Buttermilk, dry production in Ireland
In 2023 Ireland produced 23,566 t of buttermilk, dry, the 9th largest in the world (3.60% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 73%. The record was 32,580 t in 2021.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 23,566 t
- World rank
- 9 of 140
- 10-year change
- +73%
- Record
- 32,580 t
- 2021
Buttermilk, dry in Ireland, 2010–2023 (tonnes)
Ireland compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 3.6%
- 6.7% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +73%
- world +222%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Iran | 24,836 | 3.8% |
| 8 | China | 23,713 | 3.6% |
| 9 | Ireland | 23,566 | 3.6% |
| 10 | Netherlands | 22,779 | 3.5% |
| 11 | United Kingdom | 22,327 | 3.4% |
Map of world production of buttermilk, dry
Share of the world total; Ireland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23,566 | −3.3% |
| 2022 | 24,365 | −25% |
| 2021 | 32,580 | +12% |
| 2020 | 29,100 | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 27,600 | +5.3% |
| 2018 | 26,200 | +6.5% |
| 2017 | 24,600 | +12% |
| 2016 | 21,900 | +31% |
| 2015 | 16,671 | +17% |
| 2014 | 14,190 | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 13,600 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 13,522 | −3.7% |
| 2011 | 14,046 | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 13,475 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of buttermilk, dry in Ireland?
Ireland produced 23,566 t in 2023, 3.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ireland rank in the world for production of buttermilk, dry?
Ireland ranked 9th 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 Ireland changed?
It rose by 73% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +222% for the world. The record was 32,580 t in 2021.
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 Ireland is imputed by FAO. 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.