Butter of buffalo milk production in Nepal
In 2023 Nepal produced 24,800 t of butter of buffalo milk, the 4th largest in the world (1.31% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 18%. The record was 25,948 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 24,800 t
- World rank
- 4 of 8
- 10-year change
- +18%
- Record
- 25,948 t
- 2022
Butter of buffalo milk in Nepal, 2010–2023 (tonnes)
Nepal compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 1.3%
- 1.4% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +18%
- world +28%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Pakistan | 703,281 | 37.2% |
| 3 | Egypt | 47,581 | 2.5% |
| 4 | Nepal | 24,800 | 1.3% |
| 5 | China | 9,846 | 0.52% |
| 6 | Bangladesh | 2,691 | 0.14% |
Map of world production of butter of buffalo milk
Share of the world total; Nepal is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24,800 | −4.4% |
| 2022 | 25,948 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 25,141 | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 24,470 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 24,309 | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 23,695 | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 22,128 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 21,369 | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 20,664 | −1.3% |
| 2014 | 20,928 | −0.8% |
| 2013 | 21,106 | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 20,533 | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 19,774 | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 18,983 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of butter of buffalo milk in Nepal?
Nepal produced 24,800 t in 2023, 1.3% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Nepal rank in the world for production of butter of buffalo milk?
Nepal ranked 4th of 8 countries in 2023. The largest producer was India with 58.2% of the world total.
How has the production of butter of buffalo milk in Nepal changed?
It rose by 18% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +28% for the world. The record was 25,948 t in 2022.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Nepal is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.