Buttermilk, dry production in Nigeria
In 2023 Nigeria produced 2,049 t of buttermilk, dry, the 42nd largest in the world (0.31% of the world total). The record was 2,571 t in 2014.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 2,049 t
- World rank
- 42 of 140
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 2,571 t
- 2014
Buttermilk, dry in Nigeria, 2014–2023 (tonnes)
Nigeria compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Kenya | 2,397 | 0.37% |
| 41 | Latvia | 2,277 | 0.35% |
| 42 | Nigeria | 2,049 | 0.31% |
| 43 | Norway | 1,918 | 0.29% |
| 44 | Uruguay | 1,912 | 0.29% |
Map of world production of buttermilk, dry
Share of the world total; Nigeria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,049 | −14% |
| 2022 | 2,379 | +4.8% |
| 2021 | 2,269 | −3.6% |
| 2020 | 2,354 | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 2,209 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 2,176 | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 2,083 | −4.4% |
| 2016 | 2,180 | −2.6% |
| 2015 | 2,239 | −13% |
| 2014 | 2,571 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 807 t USD 3.0 m
- Importer rank
- 6 of 21
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of buttermilk, dry in Nigeria?
Nigeria produced 2,049 t in 2023, 0.31% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Nigeria rank in the world for production of buttermilk, dry?
Nigeria ranked 42nd of 140 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Russia with 10.2% of the world total.
Does Nigeria export or import buttermilk, dry?
In 2024 Nigeria reported no exports and imports of 807 t (USD 3.0 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
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 Nigeria 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.