Butter of cow milk production in Poland
In 2023 Poland produced 264,950 t of butter of cow milk, the 7th largest in the world (4.43% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 65%. The record was 325,000 t in 1989.
- Production, 2023
- 264,950 t
- World rank
- 7 of 118
- 10-year change
- +65%
- Record
- 325,000 t
- 1989
Butter of cow milk in Poland, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Poland compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 4.4%
- 3.1% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +65%
- world +14%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Russia | 301,223 | 5.0% |
| 6 | Ireland | 299,300 | 5.0% |
| 7 | Poland | 264,950 | 4.4% |
| 8 | Netherlands | 206,700 | 3.5% |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 200,900 | 3.4% |
Map of world production of butter of cow milk
Share of the world total; Poland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 264,950 | +7.2% |
| 2022 | 247,230 | +6.5% |
| 2021 | 232,170 | −4.6% |
| 2020 | 243,390 | +8.4% |
| 2019 | 224,450 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 222,660 | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 213,720 | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 204,360 | +8.8% |
| 2015 | 187,820 | +12% |
| 2014 | 167,170 | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 161,030 | −2.2% |
| 2012 | 164,730 | +16% |
| 2011 | 141,520 | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 138,460 | −21% |
| 2009 | 175,800 | −11% |
| 2008 | 196,900 | −2.4% |
| 2007 | 201,800 | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 201,500 | −3.6% |
| 2005 | 209,000 | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 206,000 | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 194,000 | +5.7% |
| 2002 | 183,600 | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 178,900 | +11% |
| 2000 | 161,600 | −2.7% |
| 1999 | 166,000 | −4.6% |
| 1998 | 174,000 | −2.2% |
| 1997 | 178,000 | +11% |
| 1996 | 160,000 | −1.2% |
| 1995 | 162,000 | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 160,000 | −9.1% |
| 1993 | 176,000 | −4.9% |
| 1992 | 185,000 | −16% |
| 1991 | 220,000 | −27% |
| 1990 | 300,000 | −7.7% |
| 1989 | 325,000 | +11% |
| 1988 | 293,000 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 293,000 | +1.4% |
| 1986 | 289,000 | −6.2% |
| 1985 | 308,078 | +6.5% |
| 1984 | 289,402 | −1.7% |
| 1983 | 294,300 | +12% |
| 1982 | 263,300 | +1.3% |
| 1981 | 259,903 | −18% |
| 1980 | 318,800 | +3.0% |
| 1979 | 309,400 | +3.5% |
| 1978 | 298,900 | +6.6% |
| 1977 | 280,500 | +6.3% |
| 1976 | 264,000 | +5.6% |
| 1975 | 250,000 | −3.5% |
| 1974 | 259,000 | +5.7% |
| 1973 | 245,000 | +6.5% |
| 1972 | 230,000 | +14% |
| 1971 | 202,000 | +0.5% |
| 1970 | 201,000 | +4.7% |
| 1969 | 192,000 | −3.0% |
| 1968 | 198,000 | +2.1% |
| 1967 | 194,000 | +0.5% |
| 1966 | 193,000 | +8.4% |
| 1965 | 178,000 | +13% |
| 1964 | 158,000 | +3.9% |
| 1963 | 152,000 | −7.3% |
| 1962 | 164,000 | −1.8% |
| 1961 | 167,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 59,041 t USD 419 m
- Exporter rank
- 8 of 113
- Imports
- 12,063 t USD 84.8 m
- Importer rank
- 30 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 Poland?
Poland produced 264,950 t in 2023, 4.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Poland rank in the world for production of butter of cow milk?
Poland ranked 7th 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 Poland changed?
It rose by 65% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +14% for the world. The record was 325,000 t in 1989.
Does Poland export or import butter of cow milk?
In 2024 Poland reported exports of 59,041 t (USD 419 m) and imports of 12,063 t (USD 84.8 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.