Butter of cow milk production in Bangladesh
In 2023 Bangladesh produced 1,488 t of butter of cow milk, the 90th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 29%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 1,488 t
- World rank
- 90 of 118
- 10-year change
- +29%
- Record
- 1,488 t
- 2023
Butter of cow milk in Bangladesh, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Bangladesh compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- 0.02% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +29%
- world +14%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Paraguay | 1,577 | 0.03% |
| 89 | Bolivia | 1,561 | 0.03% |
| 90 | Bangladesh | 1,488 | 0.02% |
| 91 | United Arab Emirates | 1,339 | 0.02% |
| 92 | Fiji | 1,144 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of butter of cow milk
Share of the world total; Bangladesh is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,488 | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 1,479 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 1,447 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 1,400 | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 1,350 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 1,308 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 1,262 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 1,248 | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 1,200 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 1,197 | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 1,150 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 1,140 | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 1,110 | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 1,080 | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 1,030 | +5.1% |
| 2008 | 980 | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 940 | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 900 | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 880 | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 840 | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 810 | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 780 | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 760 | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 740 | +52% |
| 1999 | 487 | −33% |
| 1998 | 730 | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 725 | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 720 | +2.1% |
| 1995 | 705 | +10% |
| 1994 | 640 | +7.2% |
| 1993 | 597 | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 580 | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 560 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 560 | +1.8% |
| 1989 | 550 | +0.7% |
| 1988 | 546 | +0.9% |
| 1987 | 541 | +1.1% |
| 1986 | 535 | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 530 | −2.2% |
| 1984 | 542 | −11% |
| 1983 | 609 | +1.3% |
| 1982 | 601 | +0.3% |
| 1981 | 599 | +4.0% |
| 1980 | 576 | +6.7% |
| 1979 | 540 | +2.9% |
| 1978 | 525 | +31% |
| 1977 | 400 | +2.6% |
| 1976 | 390 | −30% |
| 1975 | 560 | 0.0% |
| 1974 | 560 | 0.0% |
| 1973 | 560 | +1.8% |
| 1972 | 550 | 0.0% |
| 1971 | 550 | +10% |
| 1970 | 500 | +3.1% |
| 1969 | 485 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 485 | +3.2% |
| 1967 | 470 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 470 | +4.4% |
| 1965 | 450 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 450 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 450 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 450 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 450 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 16 t USD 109,000
- Exporter rank
- 88 of 113
- Imports
- 229 t USD 1.5 m
- Importer rank
- 130 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 Bangladesh?
Bangladesh produced 1,488 t in 2023, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bangladesh rank in the world for production of butter of cow milk?
Bangladesh ranked 90th 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 Bangladesh changed?
It rose by 29% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +14% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.
Does Bangladesh export or import butter of cow milk?
In 2024 Bangladesh reported exports of 16 t (USD 109,000) and imports of 229 t (USD 1.5 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; the 2023 figure for Bangladesh 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.