Butter of cow milk production in Australia
In 2023 Australia produced 64,871 t of butter of cow milk, the 21st largest in the world (1.08% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 45%. The record was 223,000 t in 1970.
- Production, 2023
- 64,871 t
- World rank
- 21 of 118
- 10-year change
- −45%
- Record
- 223,000 t
- 1970
Butter of cow milk in Australia, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Australia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 1.1%
- 2.3% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −45%
- world +14%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Italy | 94,400 | 1.6% |
| 20 | Japan | 67,337 | 1.1% |
| 21 | Australia | 64,871 | 1.1% |
| 22 | South Korea | 63,403 | 1.1% |
| 23 | Finland | 57,880 | 0.97% |
Map of world production of butter of cow milk
Share of the world total; Australia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64,871 | −11% |
| 2022 | 73,018 | −11% |
| 2021 | 81,704 | +12% |
| 2020 | 73,168 | −0.2% |
| 2019 | 73,300 | −21% |
| 2018 | 93,000 | −6.9% |
| 2017 | 99,941 | −16% |
| 2016 | 118,624 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 118,583 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 116,124 | −1.8% |
| 2013 | 118,228 | −1.2% |
| 2012 | 119,715 | −2.3% |
| 2011 | 122,486 | −4.6% |
| 2010 | 128,379 | −14% |
| 2009 | 148,495 | +16% |
| 2008 | 127,618 | −4.1% |
| 2007 | 133,100 | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 133,000 | −10% |
| 2005 | 148,000 | −0.7% |
| 2004 | 149,000 | −9.1% |
| 2003 | 164,000 | −7.9% |
| 2002 | 178,000 | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 172,000 | −6.0% |
| 2000 | 183,000 | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 176,000 | +9.3% |
| 1998 | 161,000 | +9.5% |
| 1997 | 147,000 | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 145,000 | +7.9% |
| 1995 | 134,400 | −5.9% |
| 1994 | 142,761 | +13% |
| 1993 | 126,456 | +17% |
| 1992 | 108,048 | +2.1% |
| 1991 | 105,869 | +1.6% |
| 1990 | 104,158 | +8.7% |
| 1989 | 95,853 | +1.8% |
| 1988 | 94,200 | −9.3% |
| 1987 | 103,900 | −1.0% |
| 1986 | 105,000 | −7.9% |
| 1985 | 114,000 | +2.4% |
| 1984 | 111,300 | +26% |
| 1983 | 88,300 | +16% |
| 1982 | 76,400 | −3.8% |
| 1981 | 79,400 | −5.8% |
| 1980 | 84,300 | −20% |
| 1979 | 104,800 | −6.2% |
| 1978 | 111,700 | −5.5% |
| 1977 | 118,200 | −20% |
| 1976 | 147,600 | −8.5% |
| 1975 | 161,300 | −8.1% |
| 1974 | 175,500 | −5.1% |
| 1973 | 184,900 | −5.4% |
| 1972 | 195,400 | −3.8% |
| 1971 | 203,200 | −8.9% |
| 1970 | 223,000 | +13% |
| 1969 | 198,200 | +1.1% |
| 1968 | 196,100 | −12% |
| 1967 | 221,900 | +6.3% |
| 1966 | 208,800 | +1.2% |
| 1965 | 206,300 | +0.1% |
| 1964 | 206,100 | +0.8% |
| 1963 | 204,500 | +2.0% |
| 1962 | 200,400 | +10% |
| 1961 | 182,100 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 18,187 t USD 114 m
- Exporter rank
- 14 of 113
- Imports
- 32,453 t USD 201 m
- Importer rank
- 12 of 189
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of butter of cow milk in Australia?
Australia produced 64,871 t in 2023, 1.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Australia rank in the world for production of butter of cow milk?
Australia ranked 21st of 118 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 16.0% of the world total.
How has the production of butter of cow milk in Australia changed?
It fell by 45% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +14% for the world. The record was 223,000 t in 1970.
Does Australia export or import butter of cow milk?
In 2024 Australia reported exports of 18,187 t (USD 114 m) and imports of 32,453 t (USD 201 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. 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.