> In 2023 Iraq produced 5,317 t of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed, the 17th largest in the world (1.02% of the world total).

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/iraq/

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# Cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed production in Iraq

In 2023 Iraq produced 5,317 t of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed, the 17th largest in the world (1.02% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 0.2%. The record was 19,305 t in 1980.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 20235,317 t
World rank17 of 35
10-year change+0.2%
Record19,305 t1980

## Cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed in Iraq, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Iraq compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total1.0%0.89% in 2013
10-year change+0.2%world −13%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 15 | [Portugal](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/portugal/) | 5,770 | 1.1% |
| 16 | [Moldova](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/moldova/) | 5,327 | 1.0% |
| 17 | **Iraq** | 5,317 | 1.0% |
| 18 | [Slovakia](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/slovakia/) | 3,632 | 0.70% |
| 19 | [Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/romania/) | 3,360 | 0.65% |

[Full ranking of 35 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/)

### Map of world production of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed

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 | 5,317 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 5,292 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 5,270 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 5,245 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 5,222 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 5,198 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 5,175 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 5,153 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 5,128 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 5,106 | −3.8% |
| 2013 | 5,309 | −14% |
| 2012 | 6,175 | +23% |
| 2011 | 5,038 | −17% |
| 2010 | 6,044 | +4.4% |
| 2009 | 5,792 | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 5,313 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 5,289 | −14% |
| 2006 | 6,178 | −6.4% |
| 2005 | 6,602 | −12% |
| 2004 | 7,494 | −28% |
| 2003 | 10,441 | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 10,039 | −28% |
| 2001 | 13,900 | −10.0% |
| 2000 | 15,444 | +28% |
| 1999 | 12,085 | −20% |
| 1998 | 15,058 | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 14,961 | +5.6% |
| 1996 | 14,165 | +45% |
| 1995 | 9,772 | −8.0% |
| 1994 | 10,618 | +31% |
| 1993 | 8,095 | +20% |
| 1992 | 6,772 | −50% |
| 1991 | 13,514 | −20% |
| 1990 | 16,892 | +1.4% |
| 1989 | 16,651 | +1.5% |
| 1988 | 16,409 | +1.5% |
| 1987 | 16,168 | −1.5% |
| 1986 | 16,409 | +1.5% |
| 1985 | 16,168 | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 15,927 | 0.0% |
| 1983 | 15,927 | 0.0% |
| 1982 | 15,927 | +3.1% |
| 1981 | 15,444 | −20% |
| 1980 | 19,305 | +11% |
| 1979 | 17,374 | +12% |
| 1978 | 15,444 | −9.1% |
| 1977 | 16,988 | −3.0% |
| 1976 | 17,519 | +6.4% |
| 1975 | 16,458 | +3.3% |
| 1974 | 15,927 | 0.0% |
| 1973 | 15,927 | +6.5% |
| 1972 | 14,961 | +8.4% |
| 1971 | 13,803 | +7.9% |
| 1970 | 12,790 | +3.5% |
| 1969 | 12,355 | −3.8% |
| 1968 | 12,838 | +3.1% |
| 1967 | 12,452 | −6.2% |
| 1966 | 13,272 | +8.7% |
| 1965 | 12,210 | +2.2% |
| 1964 | 11,945 | +0.4% |
| 1963 | 11,897 | +0.4% |
| 1962 | 11,848 | +1.4% |
| 1961 | 11,680 | — |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed in Iraq?

Iraq produced 5,317 t in 2023, 1.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Iraq rank in the world for production of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed?

Iraq ranked 17th of 35 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Spain with 14.5% of the world total.

### How has the production of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed in Iraq changed?

It rose by 0.2% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −13% for the world. The record was 19,305 t in 1980.

### 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

[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/spain/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/china/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/italy/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/france/)[Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/syria/)[Niger](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/niger/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/turkey/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/iran/)[Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/sudan/)[Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/afghanistan/)[Jordan](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/jordan/)[Bulgaria](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/bulgaria/)
[All countries producing cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/)

## 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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