Butter of cow milk production in Russia
In 2023 Russia produced 301,223 t of butter of cow milk, the 5th largest in the world (5.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 33%. The record was 761,590 t in 1992.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 301,223 t
- World rank
- 5 of 118
- 10-year change
- +33%
- Record
- 761,590 t
- 1992
Butter of cow milk in Russia, 1992–2023 (tonnes)
Russia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 5.0%
- 4.3% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +33%
- world +14%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | New Zealand | 462,400 | 7.7% |
| 4 | France | 403,970 | 6.8% |
| 5 | Russia | 301,223 | 5.0% |
| 6 | Ireland | 299,300 | 5.0% |
| 7 | Poland | 264,950 | 4.4% |
Map of world production of butter of cow milk
Share of the world total; Russia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 301,223 | −4.1% |
| 2022 | 314,202 | +11% |
| 2021 | 282,541 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 277,461 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 269,216 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 266,647 | −0.8% |
| 2017 | 268,925 | +7.2% |
| 2016 | 250,872 | −2.1% |
| 2015 | 256,314 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 253,000 | +11% |
| 2013 | 227,000 | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 215,700 | −2.0% |
| 2011 | 220,000 | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 208,000 | −11% |
| 2009 | 232,868 | −14% |
| 2008 | 271,804 | −0.2% |
| 2007 | 272,430 | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 267,788 | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 253,931 | −8.1% |
| 2004 | 276,236 | −3.0% |
| 2003 | 284,822 | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 279,065 | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 269,000 | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 267,000 | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 261,710 | −5.2% |
| 1998 | 276,160 | −5.4% |
| 1997 | 292,000 | −9.7% |
| 1996 | 323,300 | −23% |
| 1995 | 421,300 | −14% |
| 1994 | 487,777 | −33% |
| 1993 | 732,269 | −3.8% |
| 1992 | 761,590 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,065 t USD 5.8 m
- Exporter rank
- 46 of 113
- Imports
- 109,800 t USD 529 m
- Importer rank
- 4 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 Russia?
Russia produced 301,223 t in 2023, 5.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Russia rank in the world for production of butter of cow milk?
Russia ranked 5th 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 Russia changed?
It rose by 33% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +14% for the world. The record was 761,590 t in 1992.
Does Russia export or import butter of cow milk?
In 2024 Russia reported exports of 1,065 t (USD 5.8 m) and imports of 109,800 t (USD 529 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 Russia 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.