Butter of cow milk production in Colombia
In 2023 Colombia produced 23,419 t of butter of cow milk, the 40th largest in the world (0.39% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 7.9%. The record was 23,778 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 23,419 t
- World rank
- 40 of 118
- 10-year change
- +7.9%
- Record
- 23,778 t
- 2022
Butter of cow milk in Colombia, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Colombia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.39%
- 0.41% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +7.9%
- world +14%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Mexico | 26,234 | 0.44% |
| 39 | Czechia | 25,780 | 0.43% |
| 40 | Colombia | 23,419 | 0.39% |
| 41 | Niger | 21,933 | 0.37% |
| 42 | Uruguay | 21,123 | 0.35% |
Map of world production of butter of cow milk
Share of the world total; Colombia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23,419 | −1.5% |
| 2022 | 23,778 | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 22,406 | −1.1% |
| 2020 | 22,659 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 21,870 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 21,788 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 21,149 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 20,848 | −3.9% |
| 2015 | 21,704 | −1.4% |
| 2014 | 22,020 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 21,703 | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 21,176 | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 20,381 | −1.5% |
| 2010 | 20,694 | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 20,200 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 20,200 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 20,200 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 20,200 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 20,200 | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 20,000 | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 19,600 | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 19,200 | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 18,800 | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 18,400 | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 18,360 | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 18,160 | +4.1% |
| 1997 | 17,440 | +18% |
| 1996 | 14,800 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 14,800 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 14,800 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 14,800 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 14,800 | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 14,780 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 14,780 | +1.9% |
| 1989 | 14,500 | +0.7% |
| 1988 | 14,400 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 14,400 | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 14,000 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 14,000 | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 13,800 | +6.2% |
| 1983 | 13,000 | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 12,600 | +1.0% |
| 1981 | 12,480 | +0.6% |
| 1980 | 12,400 | +3.3% |
| 1979 | 12,000 | +3.4% |
| 1978 | 11,600 | +1.8% |
| 1977 | 11,400 | +1.8% |
| 1976 | 11,200 | +4.8% |
| 1975 | 10,684 | +15% |
| 1974 | 9,292 | −14% |
| 1973 | 10,800 | −6.9% |
| 1972 | 11,600 | +3.6% |
| 1971 | 11,200 | +3.7% |
| 1970 | 10,800 | +3.8% |
| 1969 | 10,400 | +13% |
| 1968 | 9,200 | +4.5% |
| 1967 | 8,800 | +10% |
| 1966 | 8,000 | +11% |
| 1965 | 7,200 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 7,200 | +5.9% |
| 1963 | 6,800 | +6.3% |
| 1962 | 6,400 | +6.7% |
| 1961 | 6,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 3 t USD 38,000
- Exporter rank
- 101 of 113
- Imports
- 235 t USD 1.5 m
- Importer rank
- 127 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 Colombia?
Colombia produced 23,419 t in 2023, 0.39% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Colombia rank in the world for production of butter of cow milk?
Colombia ranked 40th 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 Colombia changed?
It rose by 7.9% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +14% for the world. The record was 23,778 t in 2022.
Does Colombia export or import butter of cow milk?
In 2024 Colombia reported exports of 3 t (USD 38,000) and imports of 235 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 Colombia 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.