Cream, fresh production in Belgium
In 2023 Belgium produced 274,690 t of cream, fresh, the 4th largest in the world (7.39% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 37%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Production, 2023
- 274,690 t
- World rank
- 4 of 67
- 10-year change
- +37%
- Record
- 274,690 t
- 2023
Cream, fresh in Belgium, 2000–2023 (tonnes)
Belgium compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 7.4%
- 5.8% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +37%
- world +7.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | France | 470,060 | 12.6% |
| 3 | Italy | 285,800 | 7.7% |
| 4 | Belgium | 274,690 | 7.4% |
| 5 | Poland | 262,650 | 7.1% |
| 6 | Canada | 240,161 | 6.5% |
Map of world production of cream, fresh
Share of the world total; Belgium is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 274,690 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 263,800 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 257,840 | +10% |
| 2020 | 234,270 | −8.3% |
| 2019 | 255,520 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 248,310 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 236,980 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 235,830 | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 224,410 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 221,450 | +10% |
| 2013 | 200,530 | +12% |
| 2012 | 178,300 | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 174,380 | +8.8% |
| 2010 | 160,270 | +15% |
| 2009 | 139,250 | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 136,882 | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 136,383 | −0.5% |
| 2006 | 137,111 | +7.4% |
| 2005 | 127,658 | +19% |
| 2004 | 107,195 | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 103,767 | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 100,993 | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 96,862 | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 94,612 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 203,525 t USD 636 m
- Exporter rank
- 3 of 69
- Imports
- 145,106 t USD 512 m
- Importer rank
- 3 of 150
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 cream, fresh in Belgium?
Belgium produced 274,690 t in 2023, 7.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Belgium rank in the world for production of cream, fresh?
Belgium ranked 4th of 67 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Germany with 14.0% of the world total.
How has the production of cream, fresh in Belgium changed?
It rose by 37% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +7.8% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.
Does Belgium export or import cream, fresh?
In 2024 Belgium reported exports of 203,525 t (USD 636 m) and imports of 145,106 t (USD 512 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. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
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.