FAOSTAT · 2014–2023

Buttermilk, dry production in Saudi Arabia

In 2023 Saudi Arabia produced 520 t of buttermilk, dry, the 66th largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). The record was 1,384 t in 2016.

The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 2023: 520 t
World rank: 66 of 140
10-year change: —
Record: 1,384 t; 2016

Buttermilk, dry in Saudi Arabia, 2014–2023 (tonnes)

By year

Year	Tonnes	Change
2023	520	+142%
2022	215	+195%
2021	73	−78%
2020	335	−9.7%
2019	371	−36%
2018	582	−2.3%
2017	596	−57%
2016	1,384	+137%
2015	584	−27%
2014	801	—

Other large producers

Russia United States Canada New Zealand Belarus France Iran China Ireland Netherlands United Kingdom Uzbekistan

All countries producing buttermilk, dry

Other products of Saudi Arabia

Cow milk Dates Skim milk of cows Wheat Chicken meat Tomatoes Potatoes Watermelons Hen eggs Olives Onions, dry Other fruits, n.e.c.

Agricultural production in Saudi Arabia

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.