> In 2023 Estonia produced 4,600 t of butter of cow milk, the 60th largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 31%.

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

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# Butter of cow milk production in Estonia

In 2023 Estonia produced 4,600 t of butter of cow milk, the 60th largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 31%. The record was 26,849 t in 1992.

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Production, 20234,600 t
World rank60 of 118
10-year change+31%
Record26,849 t1992

## Butter of cow milk in Estonia, 1992–2023 (tonnes)

## Estonia compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.08%0.07% in 2013
10-year change+31%world +14%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 58 | [Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/peru/) | 5,082 | 0.08% |
| 59 | [Kyrgyzstan](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/kyrgyzstan/) | 4,863 | 0.08% |
| 60 | **Estonia** | 4,600 | 0.08% |
| 61 | [Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/algeria/) | 4,509 | 0.08% |
| 62 | [Croatia](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/croatia/) | 3,900 | 0.07% |

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

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

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Estonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 4,600 | −4.8% |
| 2022 | 4,830 | +18% |
| 2021 | 4,090 | −22% |
| 2020 | 5,270 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 5,120 | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 4,890 | +13% |
| 2017 | 4,340 | −16% |
| 2016 | 5,140 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 5,100 | +12% |
| 2014 | 4,540 | +29% |
| 2013 | 3,510 | −13% |
| 2012 | 4,040 | −38% |
| 2011 | 6,530 | +8.8% |
| 2010 | 6,000 | −25% |
| 2009 | 8,000 | +19% |
| 2008 | 6,700 | −13% |
| 2007 | 7,700 | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 7,300 | −9.9% |
| 2005 | 8,100 | −24% |
| 2004 | 10,700 | +14% |
| 2003 | 9,400 | +29% |
| 2002 | 7,269 | +8.6% |
| 2001 | 6,696 | −23% |
| 2000 | 8,715 | −20% |
| 1999 | 10,900 | −4.4% |
| 1998 | 11,400 | −32% |
| 1997 | 16,800 | −0.4% |
| 1996 | 16,860 | +8.1% |
| 1995 | 15,600 | −17% |
| 1994 | 18,900 | −18% |
| 1993 | 23,114 | −14% |
| 1992 | 26,849 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports688 t USD 4.6 m
Exporter rank56 of 113
Imports2,446 t USD 17.6 m
Importer rank64 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 Estonia?

Estonia produced 4,600 t in 2023, 0.08% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Estonia rank in the world for production of butter of cow milk?

Estonia ranked 60th 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 Estonia changed?

It rose by 31% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +14% for the world. The record was 26,849 t in 1992.

### Does Estonia export or import butter of cow milk?

In 2024 Estonia reported exports of 688 t (USD 4.6 m) and imports of 2,446 t (USD 17.6 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 Estonia

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/estonia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/estonia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/estonia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/estonia/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/estonia/)[Peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/peas-dry/estonia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/estonia/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/estonia/)[Rye](https://husfarm.com/production/rye/estonia/)[Rapeseed or canola oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/estonia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/estonia/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/estonia/)
[Agricultural production in Estonia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/estonia/)

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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