Butter of cow milk production in Ethiopia
In 2023 Ethiopia produced 2,249 t of butter of cow milk, the 80th largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 21%. The record was 2,491 t in 2020.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 2,249 t
- World rank
- 80 of 118
- 10-year change
- +21%
- Record
- 2,491 t
- 2020
Butter of cow milk in Ethiopia, 1993–2023 (tonnes)
Ethiopia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.04%
- 0.04% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +21%
- world +14%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | Ecuador | 2,476 | 0.04% |
| 79 | Jordan | 2,349 | 0.04% |
| 80 | Ethiopia | 2,249 | 0.04% |
| 81 | Zimbabwe | 2,199 | 0.04% |
| 82 | Greece | 2,160 | 0.04% |
Map of world production of butter of cow milk
Share of the world total; Ethiopia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,249 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 2,203 | +7.4% |
| 2021 | 2,052 | −18% |
| 2020 | 2,491 | +21% |
| 2019 | 2,066 | +22% |
| 2018 | 1,697 | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 1,645 | −1.0% |
| 2016 | 1,662 | −2.1% |
| 2015 | 1,697 | −4.3% |
| 2014 | 1,774 | −4.5% |
| 2013 | 1,857 | −8.1% |
| 2012 | 2,020 | +14% |
| 2011 | 1,768 | −18% |
| 2010 | 2,154 | +10% |
| 2009 | 1,950 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 1,950 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 1,950 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 1,950 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 1,950 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 1,950 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 1,950 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 1,950 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 1,950 | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 1,800 | +38% |
| 1999 | 1,300 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 1,300 | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 1,250 | +4.2% |
| 1996 | 1,200 | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 1,150 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 1,150 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 1,150 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 20 t USD 266,000
- Importer rank
- 172 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 Ethiopia?
Ethiopia produced 2,249 t in 2023, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ethiopia rank in the world for production of butter of cow milk?
Ethiopia ranked 80th 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 Ethiopia changed?
It rose by 21% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +14% for the world. The record was 2,491 t in 2020.
Does Ethiopia export or import butter of cow milk?
In 2024 Ethiopia reported no exports and imports of 20 t (USD 266,000), 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 Ethiopia 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.