Butter of cow milk production in Denmark
In 2023 Denmark produced 95,800 t of butter of cow milk, the 18th largest in the world (1.60% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 124%. The record was 171,300 t in 1961.
- Production, 2023
- 95,800 t
- World rank
- 18 of 118
- 10-year change
- +124%
- Record
- 171,300 t
- 1961
Butter of cow milk in Denmark, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Denmark compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 1.6%
- 0.82% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +124%
- world +14%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | China | 109,452 | 1.8% |
| 17 | Uzbekistan | 104,805 | 1.8% |
| 18 | Denmark | 95,800 | 1.6% |
| 19 | Italy | 94,400 | 1.6% |
| 20 | Japan | 67,337 | 1.1% |
Map of world production of butter of cow milk
Share of the world total; Denmark is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 95,800 | +13% |
| 2022 | 85,100 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 81,500 | +12% |
| 2020 | 72,700 | −2.7% |
| 2019 | 74,700 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 74,000 | +30% |
| 2017 | 57,000 | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 56,300 | +27% |
| 2015 | 44,200 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 42,900 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 42,800 | +11% |
| 2012 | 38,500 | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 37,200 | +8.8% |
| 2010 | 34,200 | −7.6% |
| 2009 | 37,000 | −2.4% |
| 2008 | 37,900 | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 36,100 | −4.0% |
| 2006 | 37,600 | −15% |
| 2005 | 44,400 | −4.9% |
| 2004 | 46,700 | −12% |
| 2003 | 53,000 | +7.7% |
| 2002 | 49,200 | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 46,600 | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 45,800 | −4.4% |
| 1999 | 47,900 | −1.6% |
| 1998 | 48,700 | −3.4% |
| 1997 | 50,400 | −11% |
| 1996 | 56,600 | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 54,400 | −8.3% |
| 1994 | 59,300 | −0.2% |
| 1993 | 59,400 | −4.5% |
| 1992 | 62,200 | −12% |
| 1991 | 70,500 | −24% |
| 1990 | 93,300 | +1.1% |
| 1989 | 92,300 | −1.6% |
| 1988 | 93,800 | −2.5% |
| 1987 | 96,200 | −14% |
| 1986 | 112,000 | +2.1% |
| 1985 | 109,700 | +5.1% |
| 1984 | 104,400 | −20% |
| 1983 | 131,100 | +8.7% |
| 1982 | 120,600 | +11% |
| 1981 | 108,500 | −4.2% |
| 1980 | 113,300 | −13% |
| 1979 | 130,544 | −7.0% |
| 1978 | 140,300 | +7.1% |
| 1977 | 131,000 | −6.0% |
| 1976 | 139,300 | +0.4% |
| 1975 | 138,700 | +0.9% |
| 1974 | 137,400 | −6.1% |
| 1973 | 146,400 | +7.7% |
| 1972 | 135,900 | +10% |
| 1971 | 123,500 | −5.9% |
| 1970 | 131,200 | −9.1% |
| 1969 | 144,300 | −9.5% |
| 1968 | 159,500 | +3.8% |
| 1967 | 153,700 | −3.8% |
| 1966 | 159,800 | −3.9% |
| 1965 | 166,300 | +6.8% |
| 1964 | 155,700 | +4.3% |
| 1963 | 149,300 | −10% |
| 1962 | 166,800 | −2.6% |
| 1961 | 171,300 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 62,594 t USD 454 m
- Exporter rank
- 7 of 113
- Imports
- 14,855 t USD 96.9 m
- Importer rank
- 25 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 Denmark?
Denmark produced 95,800 t in 2023, 1.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Denmark rank in the world for production of butter of cow milk?
Denmark ranked 18th 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 Denmark changed?
It rose by 124% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +14% for the world. The record was 171,300 t in 1961.
Does Denmark export or import butter of cow milk?
In 2024 Denmark reported exports of 62,594 t (USD 454 m) and imports of 14,855 t (USD 96.9 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.