Butter of cow milk production in Hungary
In 2023 Hungary produced 8,440 t of butter of cow milk, the 53rd largest in the world (0.14% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 10%. The record was 38,808 t in 1990.
- Production, 2023
- 8,440 t
- World rank
- 53 of 118
- 10-year change
- −10%
- Record
- 38,808 t
- 1990
Butter of cow milk in Hungary, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Hungary compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.14%
- 0.18% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −10%
- world +14%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Slovakia | 9,250 | 0.15% |
| 52 | Costa Rica | 8,659 | 0.14% |
| 53 | Hungary | 8,440 | 0.14% |
| 54 | Tunisia | 7,942 | 0.13% |
| 55 | Honduras | 6,977 | 0.12% |
Map of world production of butter of cow milk
Share of the world total; Hungary is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8,440 | −8.9% |
| 2022 | 9,260 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 9,220 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 9,190 | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 8,630 | −7.9% |
| 2018 | 9,370 | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 9,000 | +9.2% |
| 2016 | 8,240 | +38% |
| 2015 | 5,990 | −39% |
| 2014 | 9,740 | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 9,410 | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 8,790 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 8,790 | −16% |
| 2010 | 10,450 | +128% |
| 2009 | 4,582 | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 4,423 | −33% |
| 2007 | 6,600 | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 6,500 | −28% |
| 2005 | 9,001 | −5.7% |
| 2004 | 9,546 | −21% |
| 2003 | 12,147 | −18% |
| 2002 | 14,810 | +8.9% |
| 2001 | 13,605 | +14% |
| 2000 | 11,954 | −28% |
| 1999 | 16,631 | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 16,134 | +26% |
| 1997 | 12,771 | −5.3% |
| 1996 | 13,484 | −12% |
| 1995 | 15,240 | −0.4% |
| 1994 | 15,296 | −17% |
| 1993 | 18,529 | −21% |
| 1992 | 23,319 | −19% |
| 1991 | 28,911 | −26% |
| 1990 | 38,808 | +2.4% |
| 1989 | 37,902 | +8.5% |
| 1988 | 34,924 | +6.5% |
| 1987 | 32,788 | −0.6% |
| 1986 | 32,992 | +5.9% |
| 1985 | 31,153 | −4.3% |
| 1984 | 32,561 | −0.8% |
| 1983 | 32,815 | +2.9% |
| 1982 | 31,876 | −1.3% |
| 1981 | 32,301 | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 31,571 | +8.2% |
| 1979 | 29,190 | +1.2% |
| 1978 | 28,830 | +9.4% |
| 1977 | 26,350 | +35% |
| 1976 | 19,482 | +8.8% |
| 1975 | 17,914 | −10% |
| 1974 | 20,010 | −11% |
| 1973 | 22,406 | +24% |
| 1972 | 18,087 | +2.2% |
| 1971 | 17,698 | −13% |
| 1970 | 20,238 | −5.0% |
| 1969 | 21,300 | −0.5% |
| 1968 | 21,400 | −8.2% |
| 1967 | 23,300 | +21% |
| 1966 | 19,306 | +14% |
| 1965 | 17,000 | −14% |
| 1964 | 19,673 | +7.9% |
| 1963 | 18,231 | +21% |
| 1962 | 15,038 | −5.9% |
| 1961 | 15,973 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,007 t USD 6.3 m
- Exporter rank
- 48 of 113
- Imports
- 7,509 t USD 53.9 m
- Importer rank
- 37 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 Hungary?
Hungary produced 8,440 t in 2023, 0.14% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Hungary rank in the world for production of butter of cow milk?
Hungary ranked 53rd 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 Hungary changed?
It fell by 10% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +14% for the world. The record was 38,808 t in 1990.
Does Hungary export or import butter of cow milk?
In 2024 Hungary reported exports of 1,007 t (USD 6.3 m) and imports of 7,509 t (USD 53.9 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
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.