Butter of buffalo milk production in Pakistan
In 2023 Pakistan produced 703,281 t of butter of buffalo milk, the 2nd largest in the world (37.2% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 27%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 703,281 t
- World rank
- 2 of 8
- 10-year change
- +27%
- Record
- 703,281 t
- 2023
Butter of buffalo milk in Pakistan, 2010–2023 (tonnes)
Pakistan compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 37.2%
- 37.5% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +27%
- world +28%
Position in the world ranking
Map of world production of butter of buffalo milk
Share of the world total; Pakistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 703,281 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 682,967 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 663,257 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 644,118 | −2.2% |
| 2019 | 658,437 | +8.4% |
| 2018 | 607,462 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 589,936 | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 572,902 | −2.2% |
| 2015 | 585,641 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 568,753 | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 552,337 | +28% |
| 2012 | 430,441 | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 417,756 | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 405,454 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of butter of buffalo milk in Pakistan?
Pakistan produced 703,281 t in 2023, 37.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Pakistan rank in the world for production of butter of buffalo milk?
Pakistan ranked 2nd 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 Pakistan changed?
It rose by 27% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +28% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.
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 Pakistan 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.