Butter of cow milk production in North Macedonia
In 2023 North Macedonia produced 3,469 t of butter of cow milk, the 66th largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 40%. The record was 9,000 t in 2007.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 3,469 t
- World rank
- 66 of 118
- 10-year change
- −40%
- Record
- 9,000 t
- 2007
Butter of cow milk in North Macedonia, 1992–2023 (tonnes)
North Macedonia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.06%
- 0.11% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −40%
- world +14%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Iraq | 3,684 | 0.06% |
| 65 | Syria | 3,470 | 0.06% |
| 66 | North Macedonia | 3,469 | 0.06% |
| 67 | Venezuela | 3,423 | 0.06% |
| 68 | Latvia | 3,230 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of butter of cow milk
Share of the world total; North Macedonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,469 | −25% |
| 2022 | 4,629 | −2.4% |
| 2021 | 4,743 | −19% |
| 2020 | 5,852 | +15% |
| 2019 | 5,069 | −4.0% |
| 2018 | 5,278 | −15% |
| 2017 | 6,203 | −1.3% |
| 2016 | 6,287 | +11% |
| 2015 | 5,678 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 5,661 | −2.4% |
| 2013 | 5,800 | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 5,500 | −14% |
| 2011 | 6,400 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 6,400 | −22% |
| 2009 | 8,200 | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 8,100 | −10.0% |
| 2007 | 9,000 | +46% |
| 2006 | 6,150 | +37% |
| 2005 | 4,500 | −23% |
| 2004 | 5,875 | +9.3% |
| 2003 | 5,375 | −7.7% |
| 2002 | 5,825 | −14% |
| 2001 | 6,750 | −4.9% |
| 2000 | 7,100 | −1.7% |
| 1999 | 7,225 | +5.5% |
| 1998 | 6,850 | +37% |
| 1997 | 5,000 | −9.1% |
| 1996 | 5,500 | +10% |
| 1995 | 5,000 | +7.3% |
| 1994 | 4,662 | −2.1% |
| 1993 | 4,762 | −4.8% |
| 1992 | 5,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 23 t USD 160,000
- Exporter rank
- 86 of 113
- Imports
- 915 t USD 6.7 m
- Importer rank
- 87 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 North Macedonia?
North Macedonia produced 3,469 t in 2023, 0.06% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Macedonia rank in the world for production of butter of cow milk?
North Macedonia ranked 66th 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 North Macedonia changed?
It fell by 40% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +14% for the world. The record was 9,000 t in 2007.
Does North Macedonia export or import butter of cow milk?
In 2024 North Macedonia reported exports of 23 t (USD 160,000) and imports of 915 t (USD 6.7 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; the 2023 figure for North Macedonia is imputed by FAO. 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.