Butter of cow milk production in Saudi Arabia
In 2023 Saudi Arabia produced 12,130 t of butter of cow milk, the 48th largest in the world (0.20% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 237%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 12,130 t
- World rank
- 48 of 118
- 10-year change
- +237%
- Record
- 12,130 t
- 2023
Butter of cow milk in Saudi Arabia, 1990–2023 (tonnes)
Saudi Arabia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.20%
- 0.07% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +237%
- world +14%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | South Africa | 15,900 | 0.27% |
| 47 | Lithuania | 13,990 | 0.23% |
| 48 | Saudi Arabia | 12,130 | 0.20% |
| 49 | Nigeria | 11,939 | 0.20% |
| 50 | Romania | 9,330 | 0.16% |
Map of world production of butter of cow milk
Share of the world total; Saudi Arabia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12,130 | +17% |
| 2022 | 10,327 | −2.6% |
| 2021 | 10,600 | +74% |
| 2020 | 6,094 | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 5,722 | +16% |
| 2018 | 4,931 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 4,911 | −36% |
| 2016 | 7,725 | +56% |
| 2015 | 4,942 | +22% |
| 2014 | 4,063 | +13% |
| 2013 | 3,600 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 3,600 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 3,600 | −10.0% |
| 2010 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 4,000 | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 3,800 | −3.1% |
| 2007 | 3,920 | +880% |
| 2006 | 400 | −90% |
| 2005 | 3,920 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 3,920 | +34% |
| 2003 | 2,920 | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 2,800 | −20% |
| 2001 | 3,480 | +7.4% |
| 2000 | 3,240 | +45% |
| 1999 | 2,240 | −32% |
| 1998 | 3,280 | +28% |
| 1997 | 2,560 | +14% |
| 1996 | 2,240 | +22% |
| 1995 | 1,840 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 1,840 | +9.5% |
| 1993 | 1,680 | +2.4% |
| 1992 | 1,640 | +116% |
| 1991 | 760 | +805% |
| 1990 | 84 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 18,584 t USD 90.1 m
- Exporter rank
- 13 of 113
- Imports
- 55,234 t USD 335 m
- Importer rank
- 9 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia produced 12,130 t in 2023, 0.20% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Saudi Arabia rank in the world for production of butter of cow milk?
Saudi Arabia ranked 48th 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 Saudi Arabia changed?
It rose by 237% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +14% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.
Does Saudi Arabia export or import butter of cow milk?
In 2024 Saudi Arabia reported exports of 18,584 t (USD 90.1 m) and imports of 55,234 t (USD 335 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 Saudi Arabia 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.