Buttermilk, dry production in Germany
In 2023 Germany produced 21,620 t of buttermilk, dry, the 13th largest in the world (3.30% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 28%. The record was 26,050 t in 2019.
- Production, 2023
- 21,620 t
- World rank
- 13 of 140
- 10-year change
- +28%
- Record
- 26,050 t
- 2019
Buttermilk, dry in Germany, 2010–2023 (tonnes)
Germany compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 3.3%
- 8.3% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +28%
- world +222%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | United Kingdom | 22,327 | 3.4% |
| 12 | Uzbekistan | 22,088 | 3.4% |
| 13 | Germany | 21,620 | 3.3% |
| 14 | Finland | 18,247 | 2.8% |
| 15 | South Korea | 15,723 | 2.4% |
Map of world production of buttermilk, dry
Share of the world total; Germany is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21,620 | −8.6% |
| 2022 | 23,660 | +9.2% |
| 2021 | 21,660 | −13% |
| 2020 | 24,820 | −4.7% |
| 2019 | 26,050 | +12% |
| 2018 | 23,270 | +8.4% |
| 2017 | 21,470 | +9.4% |
| 2016 | 19,630 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 19,410 | −6.1% |
| 2014 | 20,670 | +23% |
| 2013 | 16,830 | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 16,450 | +15% |
| 2011 | 14,280 | +20% |
| 2010 | 11,920 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of buttermilk, dry in Germany?
Germany produced 21,620 t in 2023, 3.3% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Germany rank in the world for production of buttermilk, dry?
Germany ranked 13th of 140 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Russia with 10.2% of the world total.
How has the production of buttermilk, dry in Germany changed?
It rose by 28% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +222% for the world. The record was 26,050 t in 2019.
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.
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.