Butter of cow milk production in Kazakhstan
In 2023 Kazakhstan produced 30,928 t of butter of cow milk, the 34th largest in the world (0.52% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 120%. The record was 69,900 t in 1993.
- Production, 2023
- 30,928 t
- World rank
- 34 of 118
- 10-year change
- +120%
- Record
- 69,900 t
- 1993
Butter of cow milk in Kazakhstan, 1992–2023 (tonnes)
Kazakhstan compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.52%
- 0.27% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +120%
- world +14%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Austria | 33,820 | 0.57% |
| 33 | Portugal | 31,590 | 0.53% |
| 34 | Kazakhstan | 30,928 | 0.52% |
| 35 | Chile | 28,020 | 0.47% |
| 36 | Morocco | 27,912 | 0.47% |
Map of world production of butter of cow milk
Share of the world total; Kazakhstan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30,928 | +18% |
| 2022 | 26,259 | −3.5% |
| 2021 | 27,212 | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 26,367 | +32% |
| 2019 | 19,904 | +15% |
| 2018 | 17,286 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 16,840 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 16,591 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 16,564 | −12% |
| 2014 | 18,794 | +34% |
| 2013 | 14,075 | +15% |
| 2012 | 12,245 | −16% |
| 2011 | 14,577 | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 14,000 | −8.7% |
| 2009 | 15,341 | −7.6% |
| 2008 | 16,598 | −16% |
| 2007 | 19,707 | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 18,596 | −5.8% |
| 2005 | 19,736 | +51% |
| 2004 | 13,040 | +23% |
| 2003 | 10,566 | +18% |
| 2002 | 8,979 | +47% |
| 2001 | 6,100 | +39% |
| 2000 | 4,400 | +23% |
| 1999 | 3,580 | −19% |
| 1998 | 4,400 | −36% |
| 1997 | 6,851 | −55% |
| 1996 | 15,321 | −50% |
| 1995 | 30,433 | −35% |
| 1994 | 46,498 | −33% |
| 1993 | 69,900 | +14% |
| 1992 | 61,559 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 4,255 t USD 27.1 m
- Exporter rank
- 24 of 113
- Imports
- 6,483 t USD 39.1 m
- Importer rank
- 40 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 Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan produced 30,928 t in 2023, 0.52% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Kazakhstan rank in the world for production of butter of cow milk?
Kazakhstan ranked 34th 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 Kazakhstan changed?
It rose by 120% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +14% for the world. The record was 69,900 t in 1993.
Does Kazakhstan export or import butter of cow milk?
In 2024 Kazakhstan reported exports of 4,255 t (USD 27.1 m) and imports of 6,483 t (USD 39.1 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.

