> In 2023 Iraq produced 126,665 t of soya bean oil, the 30th largest in the world (0.21% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 186,172%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/iraq/

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# Soya bean oil production in Iraq

In 2023 Iraq produced 126,665 t of soya bean oil, the 30th largest in the world (0.21% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 186,172%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 2023126,665 t
World rank30 of 106
10-year change+186,172%
Record126,665 t2023

## Soya bean oil in Iraq, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Iraq compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.21%0.00% in 2013
10-year change+186,172%world +41%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 28 | [United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/united-kingdom/) | 161,500 | 0.27% |
| 29 | [Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/nigeria/) | 140,500 | 0.23% |
| 30 | **Iraq** | 126,665 | 0.21% |
| 31 | [Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/colombia/) | 117,500 | 0.20% |
| 32 | [France](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/france/) | 102,000 | 0.17% |

[Full ranking of 106 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/)

### Map of world production of soya bean oil

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 | 126,665 | +1,599% |
| 2022 | 7,454 | +20,606% |
| 2021 | 36 | +500% |
| 2020 | 6 | −33% |
| 2019 | 9 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 9 | −78% |
| 2017 | 41 | −87% |
| 2016 | 324 | +131% |
| 2015 | 140 | +367% |
| 2014 | 30 | −56% |
| 2013 | 68 | −6.8% |
| 2012 | 73 | −95% |
| 2011 | 1,465 | +557% |
| 2010 | 223 | −1.8% |
| 2009 | 227 | +2,738% |
| 2008 | 8 | −94% |
| 2007 | 138 | −54% |
| 2006 | 301 | −5.0% |
| 2005 | 317 | +199% |
| 2004 | 106 | −95% |
| 2003 | 2,233 | +759% |
| 2002 | 260 | +2,500% |
| 2001 | 10 | −97% |
| 2000 | 287 | +70% |
| 1999 | 169 | −43% |
| 1998 | 294 | +4.3% |
| 1997 | 282 | +4.4% |
| 1996 | 270 | −6.6% |
| 1995 | 289 | −2.7% |
| 1994 | 297 | −11% |
| 1993 | 332 | +9.2% |
| 1992 | 304 | +25% |
| 1991 | 243 | −24% |
| 1990 | 320 | +8.1% |
| 1989 | 296 | +2.4% |
| 1988 | 289 | +2.8% |
| 1987 | 281 | −0.4% |
| 1986 | 282 | +6.8% |
| 1985 | 264 | +6.0% |
| 1984 | 249 | −6.7% |
| 1983 | 267 | +0.4% |
| 1982 | 266 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | 266 | −91% |
| 1980 | 2,966 | −36% |
| 1979 | 4,640 | −37% |
| 1978 | 7,412 | +67% |
| 1977 | 4,447 | +137% |
| 1976 | 1,876 | +175% |
| 1975 | 681 | −77% |
| 1974 | 2,940 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | −100% |
| 1970 | 22 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports59,542 t USD 54.5 m
Exporter rank26 of 110
Imports23,387 t USD 25.4 m
Importer rank53 of 184
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/soya-bean-oil/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of soya bean oil in Iraq?

Iraq produced 126,665 t in 2023, 0.21% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Iraq rank in the world for production of soya bean oil?

Iraq ranked 30th of 106 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 29.0% of the world total.

### How has the production of soya bean oil in Iraq changed?

It rose by 186,172% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +41% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.

### Does Iraq export or import soya bean oil?

In 2024 Iraq reported exports of 59,542 t (USD 54.5 m) and imports of 23,387 t (USD 25.4 m), 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

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/china/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/united-states/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/brazil/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/argentina/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/india/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/russia/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/mexico/)[Paraguay](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/paraguay/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/germany/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/spain/)[Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/netherlands/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/italy/)
[All countries producing soya bean oil](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/)

## 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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