Key Market Indicators
Iraq's poultry meat consumption is projected to reach 440,000 metric tons by 2026, up from 387,000 metric tons in 2021. Over the past four years, the country's demand for poultry meat has grown by an average of 7.6% annually. In 2021, Iraq was the 39th largest consumer of poultry meat in the world, lagging behind the Dominican Republic, the leader in consumption. The United States, Brazil, and Russia were ranked second, third, and fourth, respectively. Iraq's poultry meat production is expected to reach 104,000 metric tons by 2026, up from 96,000 metric tons in 2021. Over the past four years, the country's supply of poultry meat has increased by 2.2% annually on average. In 2021, Iraq was the 76th largest producer of poultry meat, behind Norway. China, Brazil, and Russia were ranked second, third, and fourth, respectively.
