Butter of cow milk production in Latvia
In 2023 Latvia produced 3,230 t of butter of cow milk, the 68th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 41%. The record was 31,757 t in 1992.
- Production, 2023
- 3,230 t
- World rank
- 68 of 118
- 10-year change
- −41%
- Record
- 31,757 t
- 1992
Butter of cow milk in Latvia, 1992–2023 (tonnes)
Latvia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- 0.11% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −41%
- world +14%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | North Macedonia | 3,469 | 0.06% |
| 67 | Venezuela | 3,423 | 0.06% |
| 68 | Latvia | 3,230 | 0.05% |
| 69 | Dominican Republic | 3,192 | 0.05% |
| 70 | Moldova | 3,002 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of butter of cow milk
Share of the world total; Latvia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,230 | +25% |
| 2022 | 2,590 | −16% |
| 2021 | 3,100 | −7.7% |
| 2020 | 3,360 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 3,260 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 3,210 | −31% |
| 2017 | 4,650 | −35% |
| 2016 | 7,200 | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 6,910 | −8.2% |
| 2014 | 7,530 | +36% |
| 2013 | 5,520 | −1.8% |
| 2012 | 5,620 | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 5,330 | −17% |
| 2010 | 6,440 | +44% |
| 2009 | 4,470 | +4.7% |
| 2008 | 4,270 | −33% |
| 2007 | 6,390 | +11% |
| 2006 | 5,780 | −3.2% |
| 2005 | 5,970 | −14% |
| 2004 | 6,950 | +7.6% |
| 2003 | 6,460 | −12% |
| 2002 | 7,300 | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 7,109 | −1.3% |
| 2000 | 7,200 | −2.5% |
| 1999 | 7,388 | −20% |
| 1998 | 9,231 | +18% |
| 1997 | 7,838 | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 7,529 | +18% |
| 1995 | 6,400 | −34% |
| 1994 | 9,700 | −48% |
| 1993 | 18,800 | −41% |
| 1992 | 31,757 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,197 t USD 9.1 m
- Exporter rank
- 43 of 113
- Imports
- 5,372 t USD 38.2 m
- Importer rank
- 48 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 Latvia?
Latvia produced 3,230 t in 2023, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Latvia rank in the world for production of butter of cow milk?
Latvia ranked 68th 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 Latvia changed?
It fell by 41% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +14% for the world. The record was 31,757 t in 1992.
Does Latvia export or import butter of cow milk?
In 2024 Latvia reported exports of 1,197 t (USD 9.1 m) and imports of 5,372 t (USD 38.2 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.

