> 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%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/north-macedonia/

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# 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.

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Production, 20233,469 t
World rank66 of 118
10-year change−40%
Record9,000 t2007

## Butter of cow milk in North Macedonia, 1992–2023 (tonnes)

## North Macedonia compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.06%0.11% in 2013
10-year change−40%world +14%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 64 | [Iraq](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/iraq/) | 3,684 | 0.06% |
| 65 | [Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/syria/) | 3,470 | 0.06% |
| 66 | **North Macedonia** | 3,469 | 0.06% |
| 67 | [Venezuela](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/venezuela/) | 3,423 | 0.06% |
| 68 | [Latvia](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/latvia/) | 3,230 | 0.05% |

[Full ranking of 118 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/)

### Map of world production of butter of cow milk

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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

Exports23 t USD 160,000
Exporter rank86 of 113
Imports915 t USD 6.7 m
Importer rank87 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](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/)

## 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

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/united-states/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/germany/)[New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/new-zealand/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/france/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/russia/)[Ireland](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/ireland/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/poland/)[Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/netherlands/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/united-kingdom/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/iran/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/brazil/)[Belarus](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/belarus/)
[All countries producing butter of cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/)

## Other products of North Macedonia

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/north-macedonia/)[Chillies and peppers, green](https://husfarm.com/production/chillies-and-peppers-green/north-macedonia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/north-macedonia/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/north-macedonia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/north-macedonia/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/north-macedonia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/north-macedonia/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/north-macedonia/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/north-macedonia/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/north-macedonia/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/north-macedonia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/north-macedonia/)
[Agricultural production in North Macedonia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/north-macedonia/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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