> In 2023 Iraq produced 8,016 t of buttermilk, dry, the 22nd largest in the world (1.22% of the world total). The record was 10,335 t in 2015.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/iraq/

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# Buttermilk, dry production in Iraq

In 2023 Iraq produced 8,016 t of buttermilk, dry, the 22nd largest in the world (1.22% of the world total). The record was 10,335 t in 2015.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 20238,016 t
World rank22 of 140
10-year change—
Record10,335 t2015

## Buttermilk, dry in Iraq, 2010–2023 (tonnes)

## Iraq compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total1.2%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 20 | [Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/turkey/) | 9,006 | 1.4% |
| 21 | [Morocco](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/morocco/) | 8,999 | 1.4% |
| 22 | **Iraq** | 8,016 | 1.2% |
| 23 | [Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/spain/) | 6,994 | 1.1% |
| 24 | [Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/tanzania/) | 6,487 | 0.99% |

[Full ranking of 140 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/)

### Map of world production of buttermilk, dry

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Iraq is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 8,016 | +78% |
| 2022 | 4,514 | −48% |
| 2021 | 8,604 | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 8,368 | −10% |
| 2019 | 9,334 | +10% |
| 2018 | 8,470 | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 8,008 | −22% |
| 2016 | 10,315 | −0.2% |
| 2015 | 10,335 | +9.7% |
| 2014 | 9,418 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of buttermilk, dry in Iraq?

Iraq produced 8,016 t in 2023, 1.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Iraq rank in the world for production of buttermilk, dry?

Iraq ranked 22nd of 140 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Russia with 10.2% of the world total.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Iraq is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/russia/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/united-states/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/canada/)[New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/new-zealand/)[Belarus](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/belarus/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/france/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/iran/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/china/)[Ireland](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/ireland/)[Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/netherlands/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/united-kingdom/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/uzbekistan/)
[All countries producing buttermilk, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/)

## Other products of Iraq

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/iraq/)[Dates](https://husfarm.com/production/dates/iraq/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/iraq/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/iraq/)[Rye](https://husfarm.com/production/rye/iraq/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/iraq/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/iraq/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/iraq/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/iraq/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/iraq/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/iraq/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/iraq/)
[Agricultural production in Iraq](https://husfarm.com/production/country/iraq/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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