> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 202321,620 t
World rank13 of 140
10-year change+28%
Record26,050 t2019

## Buttermilk, dry in Germany, 2010–2023 (tonnes)

## Germany compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total3.3%8.3% in 2013
10-year change+28%world +222%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 11 | [United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/united-kingdom/) | 22,327 | 3.4% |
| 12 | [Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/uzbekistan/) | 22,088 | 3.4% |
| 13 | **Germany** | 21,620 | 3.3% |
| 14 | [Finland](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/finland/) | 18,247 | 2.8% |
| 15 | [South Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/south-korea/) | 15,723 | 2.4% |

[Full ranking of 140 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/)

### Map of world production of buttermilk, dry

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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.

## Other large producers

[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/russia/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/united-states/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/canada/)[New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/new-zealand/)[Belarus](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/belarus/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/france/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/iran/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/china/)[Ireland](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/ireland/)[Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/netherlands/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/united-kingdom/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/uzbekistan/)
[All countries producing buttermilk, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/)

## Other products of Germany

[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/germany/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/germany/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/germany/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/germany/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/germany/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/germany/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/germany/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/germany/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/germany/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/germany/)[Rapeseed or canola oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/germany/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/germany/)
[Agricultural production in Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/country/germany/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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