> 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%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/ireland/

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# 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, 202323,566 t
World rank9 of 140
10-year change+73%
Record32,580 t2021

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

## Ireland compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total3.6%6.7% in 2013
10-year change+73%world +222%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 7 | [Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/iran/) | 24,836 | 3.8% |
| 8 | [China](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/china/) | 23,713 | 3.6% |
| 9 | **Ireland** | 23,566 | 3.6% |
| 10 | [Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/netherlands/) | 22,779 | 3.5% |
| 11 | [United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/united-kingdom/) | 22,327 | 3.4% |

[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; 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.

## 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/)[Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/netherlands/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/united-kingdom/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/uzbekistan/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/germany/)
[All countries producing buttermilk, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/buttermilk/)

## Other products of Ireland

[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/ireland/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/ireland/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/ireland/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/ireland/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/ireland/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ireland/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/ireland/)[Butter of cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/ireland/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/ireland/)[Whey, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/ireland/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/ireland/)[Skim milk and whey powder](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/ireland/)
[Agricultural production in Ireland](https://husfarm.com/production/country/ireland/)

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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