> 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%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/denmark/

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# 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.

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Production, 202395,800 t
World rank18 of 118
10-year change+124%
Record171,300 t1961

## Butter of cow milk in Denmark, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Denmark compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total1.6%0.82% in 2013
10-year change+124%world +14%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 16 | [China](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/china/) | 109,452 | 1.8% |
| 17 | [Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/uzbekistan/) | 104,805 | 1.8% |
| 18 | **Denmark** | 95,800 | 1.6% |
| 19 | [Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/italy/) | 94,400 | 1.6% |
| 20 | [Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/japan/) | 67,337 | 1.1% |

[Full ranking of 118 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/)

### Map of world production of butter of cow milk

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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

Exports62,594 t USD 454 m
Exporter rank7 of 113
Imports14,855 t USD 96.9 m
Importer rank25 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](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/)

## 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

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/united-states/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/germany/)[New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/new-zealand/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/france/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/russia/)[Ireland](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/ireland/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/poland/)[Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/netherlands/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/united-kingdom/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/iran/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/brazil/)[Belarus](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/belarus/)
[All countries producing butter of cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/)

## Other products of Denmark

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/denmark/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/denmark/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/denmark/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/denmark/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/denmark/)[Molasses](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/denmark/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/denmark/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/denmark/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/denmark/)[Rye](https://husfarm.com/production/rye/denmark/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/denmark/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/denmark/)
[Agricultural production in Denmark](https://husfarm.com/production/country/denmark/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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