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Raw sheep and lamb skins market in Iraq, 2026

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for raw sheep and lamb skins in Iraq showed significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 3 866 tons in 2018, it grew sharply to 5 742 tons in 2019 and further to 7 949 tons in 2020. However, the market then contracted to 6 197 tons in 2021 and 5 095 tons in 2022, before rebounding to 7 363 tons in 2023. These movements were primarily driven by changes in export volumes, while domestic production increased steadily from 8 663 tons to 8 859 tons over the same period.

By 2024, the market was influenced by broader economic factors, including state intervention in market regulation and the impact of economic policies on sheep prices. The absence of specific legislative changes for raw skins and the role of state-owned companies, such as the General Company for Iraqi Ports, continued to shape the trading environment. Additionally, rising feed costs and inflation affected the overall livestock sector, indirectly impacting the supply of sheepskins.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Iraq
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Iraq in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Iraq in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iraq in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iraq by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iraq in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Iraq by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iraq, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iraq by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iraq in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iraq by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iraq in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Iraq by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iraq, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iraq by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iraq in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Iraq by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iraq in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Iraq by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iraq, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iraq by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iraq in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Iraq by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iraq in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Iraq by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iraq, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iraq by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production raw sheep and lamb skins in Iraq

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of raw sheep and lamb skins, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of raw sheep and lamb skins, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Iraq's production of raw sheep and lamb skins has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 8 741 tonnes, maintaining the same level as the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Iraq in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw sheep and lamb skins from Iraq

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 1 003 tonnes, which was 67.0% lower than the year before. The peak occurred in 2018 with 4 796 tonnes, marking a 4.8-fold difference between these years. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2018 at 72.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iraq in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	72.5%	(36.6%)	(67.0%)	(28.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq's exports of raw sheep and lamb skins were almost entirely directed to Turkey, which accounted for 93.4% of total exports in volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Iraq in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Iraq's exports of raw sheep and lamb skins in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 790 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp drop of 59.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 68.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -31.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 922 thousand US dollars, and the largest annual increase occurred that same year at 17.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iraq in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.5%	(33.5%)	(59.3%)	(31.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey consistently made up 74.0% of Iraq's total exports in value terms, highlighting a strong reliance on this market, while the remaining share was distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Iraq in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw sheep and lamb skins to Iraq

Imports in kind, t

Iraq imported 1 003 tonnes of raw sheep and lamb skins in 2020, which was 167.2% higher than the year before. From 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 784 122.2%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 1 886.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iraq in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	167.2%	1 886.8%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Iraq's import sources for raw sheep and lamb skins in volume were highly concentrated, with Iran alone responsible for 100.0% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Iraq in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Iraq's imports of raw sheep and lamb skins in value terms totaled 204 thousand US dollars, up 207.1% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 span, imports grew by 119 854.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 962.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iraq in value, 2017-2020, K $ US