> 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%.

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

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# 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.

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Production, 20232,249 t
World rank80 of 118
10-year change+21%
Record2,491 t2020

## Butter of cow milk in Ethiopia, 1993–2023 (tonnes)

## Ethiopia compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.04%0.04% in 2013
10-year change+21%world +14%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 78 | [Ecuador](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/ecuador/) | 2,476 | 0.04% |
| 79 | [Jordan](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/jordan/) | 2,349 | 0.04% |
| 80 | **Ethiopia** | 2,249 | 0.04% |
| 81 | [Zimbabwe](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/zimbabwe/) | 2,199 | 0.04% |
| 82 | [Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/greece/) | 2,160 | 0.04% |

[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; 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

Imports20 t USD 266,000
Importer rank172 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 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

[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 Ethiopia

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/ethiopia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/ethiopia/)[Cereals n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/ethiopia/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/ethiopia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ethiopia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/ethiopia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/ethiopia/)[Taro](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/ethiopia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/ethiopia/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/ethiopia/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/ethiopia/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/ethiopia/)
[Agricultural production in Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/ethiopia/)

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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