Key Market Indicators
Iran is set to see growth in its livestock production and imports over the next five years. In 2021, the country had 21.3 million heads of livestock, up 0.3% from the previous year. This marks an average year-on-year growth rate of 0.4% since 1966. Iran was ranked 18th in the world, behind Bangladesh, which had 21.3 million heads of livestock. Brazil, India and the United States were the top three countries in this ranking. This year, Iran's livestock imports are estimated to reach $64.8 million, up 0.4% from the previous year. This marks an average year-on-year growth rate of 1.1% since 2002. Iran was 44th in the world, behind Azerbaijan, which had $63.3 million in livestock imports. Germany, Italy and the Netherlands were the top three countries in this ranking. Overall, Iran is expected to see steady growth in its livestock production and imports over the next five years.
