Butter of cow milk production in United Arab Emirates
In 2023 United Arab Emirates produced 1,339 t of butter of cow milk, the 91st largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 20%. The record was 1,665 t in 2013.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 1,339 t
- World rank
- 91 of 118
- 10-year change
- −20%
- Record
- 1,665 t
- 2013
Butter of cow milk in United Arab Emirates, 2002–2023 (tonnes)
United Arab Emirates compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- 0.03% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −20%
- world +14%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | Bolivia | 1,561 | 0.03% |
| 90 | Bangladesh | 1,488 | 0.02% |
| 91 | United Arab Emirates | 1,339 | 0.02% |
| 92 | Fiji | 1,144 | 0.02% |
| 93 | Pakistan | 1,110 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of butter of cow milk
Share of the world total; United Arab Emirates is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,339 | +76% |
| 2022 | 759 | +18% |
| 2021 | 645 | −11% |
| 2020 | 727 | +10% |
| 2019 | 659 | −34% |
| 2018 | 996 | −25% |
| 2017 | 1,328 | +38% |
| 2016 | 963 | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 908 | −25% |
| 2014 | 1,214 | −27% |
| 2013 | 1,665 | +403% |
| 2012 | 331 | −43% |
| 2011 | 579 | +65% |
| 2010 | 350 | −38% |
| 2009 | 564 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 564 | +20% |
| 2007 | 470 | +233% |
| 2006 | 141 | −79% |
| 2005 | 658 | +250% |
| 2004 | 188 | −60% |
| 2003 | 470 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 470 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 689 t USD 2.3 m
- Exporter rank
- 55 of 113
- Imports
- 20,879 t USD 154 m
- Importer rank
- 18 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 United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates produced 1,339 t in 2023, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does United Arab Emirates rank in the world for production of butter of cow milk?
United Arab Emirates ranked 91st 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 United Arab Emirates changed?
It fell by 20% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +14% for the world. The record was 1,665 t in 2013.
Does United Arab Emirates export or import butter of cow milk?
In 2024 United Arab Emirates reported exports of 689 t (USD 2.3 m) and imports of 20,879 t (USD 154 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 United Arab Emirates 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.