Butter of cow milk production in Finland
In 2023 Finland produced 57,880 t of butter of cow milk, the 23rd largest in the world (0.97% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 8.9%. The record was 104,700 t in 1964.
- Production, 2023
- 57,880 t
- World rank
- 23 of 118
- 10-year change
- +8.9%
- Record
- 104,700 t
- 1964
Butter of cow milk in Finland, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Finland compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.97%
- 1.0% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +8.9%
- world +14%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Australia | 64,871 | 1.1% |
| 22 | South Korea | 63,403 | 1.1% |
| 23 | Finland | 57,880 | 0.97% |
| 24 | Egypt | 53,028 | 0.89% |
| 25 | Ukraine | 47,300 | 0.79% |
Map of world production of butter of cow milk
Share of the world total; Finland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57,880 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 57,030 | −2.9% |
| 2021 | 58,760 | −6.3% |
| 2020 | 62,680 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 60,990 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 59,910 | −3.0% |
| 2017 | 61,780 | −3.7% |
| 2016 | 64,160 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 63,220 | +10% |
| 2014 | 57,450 | +8.1% |
| 2013 | 53,140 | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 51,510 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 51,070 | −6.0% |
| 2010 | 54,330 | −1.9% |
| 2009 | 55,386 | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 53,489 | −2.4% |
| 2007 | 54,789 | −4.1% |
| 2006 | 57,120 | −0.1% |
| 2005 | 57,166 | −2.1% |
| 2004 | 58,386 | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 58,042 | −4.2% |
| 2002 | 60,603 | −0.7% |
| 2001 | 61,026 | −2.2% |
| 2000 | 62,411 | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 59,660 | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 57,316 | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 56,598 | +4.5% |
| 1996 | 54,180 | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 52,223 | −1.9% |
| 1994 | 53,217 | −3.6% |
| 1993 | 55,216 | −2.5% |
| 1992 | 56,660 | −4.7% |
| 1991 | 59,426 | −4.5% |
| 1990 | 62,223 | +0.9% |
| 1989 | 61,671 | +1.3% |
| 1988 | 60,892 | −9.8% |
| 1987 | 67,537 | −6.3% |
| 1986 | 72,112 | −0.5% |
| 1985 | 72,474 | −9.3% |
| 1984 | 79,886 | −5.0% |
| 1983 | 84,100 | +20% |
| 1982 | 69,900 | −3.1% |
| 1981 | 72,100 | −2.0% |
| 1980 | 73,600 | −0.9% |
| 1979 | 74,300 | +2.3% |
| 1978 | 72,600 | −1.2% |
| 1977 | 73,500 | −11% |
| 1976 | 82,600 | +11% |
| 1975 | 74,300 | −4.5% |
| 1974 | 77,826 | −3.0% |
| 1973 | 80,200 | −3.3% |
| 1972 | 82,900 | −1.8% |
| 1971 | 84,400 | −2.9% |
| 1970 | 86,900 | −14% |
| 1969 | 101,200 | −1.1% |
| 1968 | 102,300 | +6.3% |
| 1967 | 96,200 | −4.8% |
| 1966 | 101,000 | −0.2% |
| 1965 | 101,200 | −3.3% |
| 1964 | 104,700 | +2.2% |
| 1963 | 102,400 | +6.4% |
| 1962 | 96,200 | +0.6% |
| 1961 | 95,600 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 31,824 t USD 210 m
- Exporter rank
- 10 of 113
- Imports
- 886 t USD 5.3 m
- Importer rank
- 88 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 Finland?
Finland produced 57,880 t in 2023, 0.97% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Finland rank in the world for production of butter of cow milk?
Finland ranked 23rd 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 Finland changed?
It rose by 8.9% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +14% for the world. The record was 104,700 t in 1964.
Does Finland export or import butter of cow milk?
In 2024 Finland reported exports of 31,824 t (USD 210 m) and imports of 886 t (USD 5.3 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.