Buttermilk, dry production in Zambia
In 2023 Zambia produced 356 t of buttermilk, dry, the 76th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). The record was 361 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 356 t
- World rank
- 76 of 140
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 361 t
- 2022
Buttermilk, dry in Zambia, 2014–2023 (tonnes)
Zambia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | Montenegro | 368 | 0.06% |
| 75 | Ethiopia | 360 | 0.05% |
| 76 | Zambia | 356 | 0.05% |
| 77 | Slovenia | 348 | 0.05% |
| 78 | Mauritania | 289 | 0.04% |
Map of world production of buttermilk, dry
Share of the world total; Zambia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 356 | −1.4% |
| 2022 | 361 | +9.7% |
| 2021 | 329 | +19% |
| 2020 | 277 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 274 | −15% |
| 2018 | 324 | +15% |
| 2017 | 282 | +13% |
| 2016 | 249 | −8.1% |
| 2015 | 271 | −9.1% |
| 2014 | 298 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 46,732 t USD 38.7 m
- Exporter rank
- 1 of 10
- Imports
- 409 t USD 941,000
- Importer rank
- 10 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 Zambia?
Zambia produced 356 t in 2023, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Zambia rank in the world for production of buttermilk, dry?
Zambia ranked 76th of 140 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Russia with 10.2% of the world total.
Does Zambia export or import buttermilk, dry?
In 2024 Zambia reported exports of 46,732 t (USD 38.7 m) and imports of 409 t (USD 941,000), 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 Zambia 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.