Butter of cow milk production in United Kingdom
In 2023 United Kingdom produced 200,900 t of butter of cow milk, the 9th largest in the world (3.36% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 39%. The record was 241,500 t in 1983.
- Production, 2023
- 200,900 t
- World rank
- 9 of 118
- 10-year change
- +39%
- Record
- 241,500 t
- 1983
Butter of cow milk in United Kingdom, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
United Kingdom compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 3.4%
- 2.8% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +39%
- world +14%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Poland | 264,950 | 4.4% |
| 8 | Netherlands | 206,700 | 3.5% |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 200,900 | 3.4% |
| 10 | Iran | 200,673 | 3.4% |
| 11 | Brazil | 145,582 | 2.4% |
Map of world production of butter of cow milk
Share of the world total; United Kingdom is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 200,900 | −3.7% |
| 2022 | 208,600 | −2.6% |
| 2021 | 214,100 | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 200,000 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 194,000 | +28% |
| 2018 | 152,000 | −5.6% |
| 2017 | 161,000 | +13% |
| 2016 | 143,000 | −1.4% |
| 2015 | 145,000 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 143,000 | −1.4% |
| 2013 | 145,000 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 145,000 | +12% |
| 2011 | 130,000 | +8.3% |
| 2010 | 120,000 | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 118,000 | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 111,000 | −7.5% |
| 2007 | 120,000 | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 117,000 | −10.0% |
| 2005 | 130,000 | +6.6% |
| 2004 | 122,000 | −6.9% |
| 2003 | 131,000 | −3.7% |
| 2002 | 136,000 | +7.9% |
| 2001 | 126,000 | −4.5% |
| 2000 | 132,000 | −6.4% |
| 1999 | 141,000 | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 137,000 | −1.2% |
| 1997 | 138,662 | +16% |
| 1996 | 120,000 | −5.5% |
| 1995 | 127,000 | −18% |
| 1994 | 155,000 | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 151,557 | +19% |
| 1992 | 127,000 | +14% |
| 1991 | 111,712 | −19% |
| 1990 | 138,239 | +6.2% |
| 1989 | 130,171 | −7.3% |
| 1988 | 140,376 | −20% |
| 1987 | 176,224 | −21% |
| 1986 | 222,200 | +10% |
| 1985 | 201,900 | −1.8% |
| 1984 | 205,600 | −15% |
| 1983 | 241,500 | +12% |
| 1982 | 216,000 | +26% |
| 1981 | 172,000 | +1.2% |
| 1980 | 170,000 | +5.6% |
| 1979 | 161,000 | −1.8% |
| 1978 | 164,000 | +21% |
| 1977 | 135,000 | +50% |
| 1976 | 90,098 | +86% |
| 1975 | 48,379 | −10% |
| 1974 | 54,000 | −44% |
| 1973 | 97,000 | +1.0% |
| 1972 | 96,000 | +43% |
| 1971 | 67,000 | +3.1% |
| 1970 | 65,000 | +12% |
| 1969 | 57,900 | +8.2% |
| 1968 | 53,500 | +36% |
| 1967 | 39,300 | +17% |
| 1966 | 33,600 | −18% |
| 1965 | 40,900 | +46% |
| 1964 | 28,000 | −42% |
| 1963 | 48,200 | −26% |
| 1962 | 64,800 | +15% |
| 1961 | 56,200 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 43,441 t USD 288 m
- Exporter rank
- 9 of 113
- Imports
- 63,604 t USD 392 m
- Importer rank
- 8 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 Kingdom?
United Kingdom produced 200,900 t in 2023, 3.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does United Kingdom rank in the world for production of butter of cow milk?
United Kingdom ranked 9th 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 Kingdom changed?
It rose by 39% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +14% for the world. The record was 241,500 t in 1983.
Does United Kingdom export or import butter of cow milk?
In 2024 United Kingdom reported exports of 43,441 t (USD 288 m) and imports of 63,604 t (USD 392 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.