Iraq covers an area of ​​437,072 square kilometers (58th country in term of area, nearly a quarter of Iran). Most of Iraq is lowland and tropical. The west of Iraq is a desert and the east is a fertile plain, but part of Iraqi Kurdistan (northeast) is mountainous and cold. Iraq is also one of the largest oil-rich countries. The country has 143 billion barrels of proven oil reserves. 

This list represents some of the major countries that produce and export seeds and seedlings in the world and the West Asian region . Other countries may also be active in this field. Also, it should be noted that newer information and updated statistics about the production and export of seeds and seedlings in these areas may change.

Factors such as meeting domestic needs, commercial policies, health laws and other factors can influence the import and export of livestock. In the West Asian region, the countries with high population are known  as the biggest importers and exporters of live animals .

Among the countries of West Asia, several countries are known as the largest producers, suppliers and exporters of vegetables and greenhouses. These countries are:

The Middle East region is still a fruit producing region , but it is also known as a fruit consuming region. In some countries of the Middle East, such as Iran, Turkey, Egypt, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates , agriculture and the production of various fruits, including dates, figs, lemons, and olives, are booming.

Large pharmaceutical companies around the world use medicinal plants in the production of their medicines. In fact, many drugs that are available in pharmacies contain active substances derived from or extracts from medicinal plants. Listed below are examples of medicines that are produced from medicinal plants:

In the countries of the Middle East and West Asia, some of the most widely consumed and important dried fruit and grocery products are: