FAOSTAT · 2018–2023
Buttermilk, dry production in Japan
In 2023 Japan produced 13,369 t of buttermilk, dry, the 17th largest in the world (2.04% of the world total). The record was 16,127 t in 2021.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 13,369 t
- World rank
- 17 of 140
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 16,127 t
- 2021
Buttermilk, dry in Japan, 2018–2023 (tonnes)
Japan compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 2.0%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | South Korea | 15,723 | 2.4% |
| 16 | Brazil | 15,130 | 2.3% |
| 17 | Japan | 13,369 | 2.0% |
| 18 | Ukraine | 11,313 | 1.7% |
| 19 | Kazakhstan | 9,780 | 1.5% |
Map of world production of buttermilk, dry
Share of the world total; Japan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13,369 | −15% |
| 2022 | 15,819 | −1.9% |
| 2021 | 16,127 | +37% |
| 2020 | 11,800 | −24% |
| 2019 | 15,453 | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 14,763 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of buttermilk, dry in Japan?
Japan produced 13,369 t in 2023, 2.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Japan rank in the world for production of buttermilk, dry?
Japan ranked 17th of 140 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Russia with 10.2% of the world total.
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 Japan 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.