> 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%.

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

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# 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.

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Production, 2023301,223 t
World rank5 of 118
10-year change+33%
Record761,590 t1992

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

## Russia compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total5.0%4.3% in 2013
10-year change+33%world +14%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 | [New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/new-zealand/) | 462,400 | 7.7% |
| 4 | [France](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/france/) | 403,970 | 6.8% |
| 5 | **Russia** | 301,223 | 5.0% |
| 6 | [Ireland](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/ireland/) | 299,300 | 5.0% |
| 7 | [Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/poland/) | 264,950 | 4.4% |

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

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

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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

Exports1,065 t USD 5.8 m
Exporter rank46 of 113
Imports109,800 t USD 529 m
Importer rank4 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 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

[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/)[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/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/turkey/)
[All countries producing butter of cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/)

## Other products of Russia

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/russia/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/russia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/russia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/russia/)[Sunflower seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/russia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/russia/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/russia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/russia/)[Sunflower-seed oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/russia/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/russia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/russia/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/russia/)
[Agricultural production in Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/russia/)

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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