Iraq’s State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO) exported nearly six million barrels of crude oil from the Kurdistan Region last month as part of Iraq’s total oil shipments.
According to SOMO’s monthly report, Iraq exported 107,651,061 barrels of crude oil in December 2025. These exports generated total revenues of $6.38 billion, reflecting strong global demand and stable export flows.
The data shows that 5,997,527 barrels of oil from the Kurdistan Region were exported during the month. These shipments moved through Turkey’s Ceyhan port under SOMO’s supervision. The exports mark the continued resumption of Kurdistan oil flows after months of disruption.
Most of Iraq’s oil exports still came from the south. SOMO reported that more than 100.45 million barrels were produced from Basra oil fields, which remain the backbone of Iraq’s oil export capacity.
Iraq exported 923,774 barrels from the Qayara oil field, while it delivered 309,712 barrels of Kirkuk crude oil to Jordan.
Kurdistan’s oil exports resumed on September 25, 2025, after an agreement placed shipments under SOMO’s management. The move aimed to stabilize exports, improve transparency, and support federal revenues.
Previously, Ali Nizar Shatri, Director General of SOMO, confirmed that 19 million barrels of oil from the Kurdistan Region were exported during the final three months of 2025. These exports reached international markets through SOMO’s official channels.
Shatri said Kurdistan earns nearly $400 million per month from oil exports, depending on prices and volumes The revenue plays a key role in supporting public salaries and regional finances.
Analysts say continued cooperation between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government remains essential. Stable exports could help strengthen Iraq’s economy, support the federal budget, and reassure international buyers.
For now, SOMO’s latest figures confirm that Kurdistan’s oil exports remain an active part of Iraq’s overall energy strategy.
