Butter of cow milk production in Sweden
In 2023 Sweden produced 40,980 t of butter of cow milk, the 28th largest in the world (0.68% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 18%. The record was 91,600 t in 1962.
- Production, 2023
- 40,980 t
- World rank
- 28 of 118
- 10-year change
- +18%
- Record
- 91,600 t
- 1962
Butter of cow milk in Sweden, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Sweden compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.68%
- 0.66% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +18%
- world +14%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Spain | 46,680 | 0.78% |
| 27 | Switzerland | 42,093 | 0.70% |
| 28 | Sweden | 40,980 | 0.68% |
| 29 | Tanzania | 40,617 | 0.68% |
| 30 | Afghanistan | 39,026 | 0.65% |
Map of world production of butter of cow milk
Share of the world total; Sweden is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40,980 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 39,780 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 38,450 | −0.6% |
| 2020 | 38,690 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 38,370 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 37,590 | −6.6% |
| 2017 | 40,240 | −1.9% |
| 2016 | 41,040 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 40,330 | +7.4% |
| 2014 | 37,560 | +8.2% |
| 2013 | 34,710 | −5.6% |
| 2012 | 36,770 | +45% |
| 2011 | 25,360 | −34% |
| 2010 | 38,380 | −5.9% |
| 2009 | 40,790 | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 38,470 | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 38,000 | −9.5% |
| 2006 | 42,000 | −6.7% |
| 2005 | 45,000 | −13% |
| 2004 | 52,000 | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 49,000 | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 48,000 | −2.0% |
| 2001 | 49,000 | −2.6% |
| 2000 | 50,300 | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 48,100 | −9.1% |
| 1998 | 52,898 | −10% |
| 1997 | 59,103 | +4.4% |
| 1996 | 56,623 | −0.6% |
| 1995 | 56,966 | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 56,318 | −9.2% |
| 1993 | 62,021 | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 59,757 | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 59,600 | −17% |
| 1990 | 71,628 | +7.4% |
| 1989 | 66,700 | +9.0% |
| 1988 | 61,166 | −5.1% |
| 1987 | 64,452 | −4.6% |
| 1986 | 67,527 | −9.8% |
| 1985 | 74,847 | −4.1% |
| 1984 | 78,008 | +6.8% |
| 1983 | 73,066 | +5.2% |
| 1982 | 69,424 | +7.9% |
| 1981 | 64,365 | −1.8% |
| 1980 | 65,565 | +1.2% |
| 1979 | 64,815 | +2.9% |
| 1978 | 62,965 | +2.0% |
| 1977 | 61,717 | +1.5% |
| 1976 | 60,785 | +8.5% |
| 1975 | 56,014 | −3.4% |
| 1974 | 57,966 | +3.7% |
| 1973 | 55,899 | +0.6% |
| 1972 | 55,579 | +20% |
| 1971 | 46,251 | −7.2% |
| 1970 | 49,852 | −21% |
| 1969 | 63,184 | −4.5% |
| 1968 | 66,140 | +1.6% |
| 1967 | 65,128 | −12% |
| 1966 | 74,269 | −6.6% |
| 1965 | 79,500 | −0.3% |
| 1964 | 79,700 | −6.0% |
| 1963 | 84,800 | −7.4% |
| 1962 | 91,600 | +8.9% |
| 1961 | 84,100 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 4,533 t USD 31.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 21 of 113
- Imports
- 14,186 t USD 92.6 m
- Importer rank
- 27 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 Sweden?
Sweden produced 40,980 t in 2023, 0.68% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sweden rank in the world for production of butter of cow milk?
Sweden ranked 28th 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 Sweden changed?
It rose by 18% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +14% for the world. The record was 91,600 t in 1962.
Does Sweden export or import butter of cow milk?
In 2024 Sweden reported exports of 4,533 t (USD 31.5 m) and imports of 14,186 t (USD 92.6 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.