> In 2023 Iraq produced 1 t of cotton seed, the 85th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 100%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/iraq/

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# Cotton seed production in Iraq

In 2023 Iraq produced 1 t of cotton seed, the 85th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 100%. The record was 59,800 t in 2002.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 20231 t
World rank85 of 85
10-year change−100%
Record59,800 t2002

## Cotton seed in Iraq, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Iraq compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.00%0.04% in 2013
10-year change−100%world −8.8%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 83 | [Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/vietnam/) | 14 | 0.00% |
| 84 | [Saint Kitts and Nevis](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/saint-kitts-and-nevis/) | 2 | 0.00% |
| 85 | **Iraq** | 1 | 0.00% |

[Full ranking of 85 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/)

### Map of world production of cotton seed

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 | 1 | −93% |
| 2022 | 14 | +600% |
| 2021 | 2 | −86% |
| 2020 | 14 | +1,300% |
| 2019 | 1 | −96% |
| 2018 | 23 | −57% |
| 2017 | 54 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 53 | +13% |
| 2015 | 47 | −95% |
| 2014 | 866 | −95% |
| 2013 | 17,470 | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 16,749 | +96% |
| 2011 | 8,528 | −71% |
| 2010 | 29,200 | +88% |
| 2009 | 15,500 | +107% |
| 2008 | 7,500 | −60% |
| 2007 | 18,800 | +16% |
| 2006 | 16,250 | −14% |
| 2005 | 18,850 | −25% |
| 2004 | 25,000 | −7.4% |
| 2003 | 27,000 | −55% |
| 2002 | 59,800 | +42% |
| 2001 | 42,250 | +92% |
| 2000 | 22,000 | −58% |
| 1999 | 53,000 | +15% |
| 1998 | 46,000 | +44% |
| 1997 | 32,000 | +78% |
| 1996 | 18,000 | +50% |
| 1995 | 12,000 | −38% |
| 1994 | 19,300 | −15% |
| 1993 | 22,670 | +329% |
| 1992 | 5,280 | −29% |
| 1991 | 7,460 | −59% |
| 1990 | 18,300 | +27% |
| 1989 | 14,400 | +18% |
| 1988 | 12,200 | −14% |
| 1987 | 14,200 | +9.2% |
| 1986 | 13,000 | +81% |
| 1985 | 7,200 | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 7,100 | −10% |
| 1983 | 7,900 | −16% |
| 1982 | 9,400 | +6.8% |
| 1981 | 8,800 | −11% |
| 1980 | 9,900 | −10.0% |
| 1979 | 11,000 | +22% |
| 1978 | 9,035 | −48% |
| 1977 | 17,350 | −21% |
| 1976 | 22,000 | −14% |
| 1975 | 25,600 | −3.4% |
| 1974 | 26,500 | −12% |
| 1973 | 30,000 | −14% |
| 1972 | 34,800 | +24% |
| 1971 | 28,160 | −8.0% |
| 1970 | 30,601 | +8.8% |
| 1969 | 28,122 | +11% |
| 1968 | 25,365 | +14% |
| 1967 | 22,303 | +23% |
| 1966 | 18,081 | −7.9% |
| 1965 | 19,635 | +7.4% |
| 1964 | 18,280 | +98% |
| 1963 | 9,247 | −42% |
| 1962 | 16,046 | +4.5% |
| 1961 | 15,356 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Imports50 t USD 11,000
Importer rank55 of 88
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of cotton seed in Iraq?

Iraq produced 1 t in 2023, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Iraq rank in the world for production of cotton seed?

Iraq ranked 85th of 85 countries in 2023. The largest producer was India with 25.8% of the world total.

### How has the production of cotton seed in Iraq changed?

It fell by 100% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −8.8% for the world. The record was 59,800 t in 2002.

### Does Iraq export or import cotton seed?

In 2024 Iraq reported no exports and imports of 50 t (USD 11,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### 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

[India](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/india/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/china/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/brazil/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/united-states/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/pakistan/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/uzbekistan/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/australia/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/turkey/)[Burkina Faso](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/burkina-faso/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/argentina/)[Turkmenistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/turkmenistan/)[Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/greece/)
[All countries producing cotton seed](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/)

## 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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