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Butter of cow milk production in Taiwan

In 2023 Taiwan produced 127 t of butter of cow milk, the 114th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 40%. The record was 133 t in 2015.

The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Today’s prices
Production, 2023
127 t
World rank
114 of 118
10-year change
+40%
Record
133 t
2015

Butter of cow milk in Taiwan, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

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Taiwan compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total
0.00%
0.00% in 2013
10-year change
+40%
world +14%

Position in the world ranking

#CountryTonnesShare
112Sudan1760.00%
113Cuba1630.00%
114Taiwan1270.00%
115Tajikistan1030.00%
116Cyprus500.00%

Full ranking of 118 countries

Map of world production of butter of cow milk

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Taiwan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

By year

YearTonnesChange
2023127+0.8%
2022126+1.6%
20211240.0%
2020124+3.3%
2019120+1.7%
2018118+12%
2017105+36%
201677−42%
2015133+55%
201486−5.5%
201391−4.2%
201295+8.0%
201188+3.5%
201085+431%
2009160.0%
200816+100%
200780.0%
200680.0%
200580.0%
20048−11%
200390.0%
200290.0%
200190.0%
20009+13%
199980.0%
199880.0%
199780.0%
199680.0%
19958+14%
199470.0%
19937+17%
199260.0%
19916+20%
199050.0%
19895+25%
198840.0%
19874+33%
19863+50%
198520.0%
19842+100%
198310.0%
198210.0%
198110.0%
198010.0%
197910.0%
197810.0%
197710.0%
197610.0%
197510.0%
197410.0%
197310.0%
19721—
19710—
19700—
19690—
19680—
19670—
19660—
19650—
19640—
19630—
19620—
19610—

Trade, 2024

Exports
3 t USD 50,000
Exporter rank
100 of 113
Imports
17,973 t USD 127 m
Importer rank
20 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 Taiwan?

Taiwan produced 127 t in 2023, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

Where does Taiwan rank in the world for production of butter of cow milk?

Taiwan ranked 114th 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 Taiwan changed?

It rose by 40% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +14% for the world. The record was 133 t in 2015.

Does Taiwan export or import butter of cow milk?

In 2024 Taiwan reported exports of 3 t (USD 50,000) and imports of 17,973 t (USD 127 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 Taiwan is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

Other large producers

All countries producing butter of cow milk

Other products of Taiwan

Agricultural production in Taiwan

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.