> In 2023 Iceland produced 3,268 t of cream, fresh, the 50th largest in the world (0.09% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 28%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/cream/iceland/

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# Cream, fresh production in Iceland

In 2023 Iceland produced 3,268 t of cream, fresh, the 50th largest in the world (0.09% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 28%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 20233,268 t
World rank50 of 67
10-year change+28%
Record3,268 t2023

## Cream, fresh in Iceland, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Iceland compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.09%0.07% in 2013
10-year change+28%world +7.8%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 48 | [Cyprus](https://husfarm.com/production/cream/cyprus/) | 3,630 | 0.10% |
| 49 | [Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/cream/argentina/) | 3,604 | 0.10% |
| 50 | **Iceland** | 3,268 | 0.09% |
| 51 | [Ecuador](https://husfarm.com/production/cream/ecuador/) | 3,258 | 0.09% |
| 52 | [Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cream/pakistan/) | 2,774 | 0.07% |

[Full ranking of 67 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/cream/)

### Map of world production of cream, fresh

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Iceland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 3,268 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 3,132 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 3,090 | −1.9% |
| 2020 | 3,151 | −0.8% |
| 2019 | 3,175 | −0.2% |
| 2018 | 3,181 | −2.0% |
| 2017 | 3,245 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 3,180 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 3,105 | +11% |
| 2014 | 2,799 | +9.8% |
| 2013 | 2,550 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 2,500 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 2,450 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 2,450 | −0.6% |
| 2009 | 2,465 | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 2,450 | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 2,394 | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 2,372 | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 2,340 | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 2,250 | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 2,172 | +5.0% |
| 2002 | 2,068 | −0.3% |
| 2001 | 2,074 | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 2,040 | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 1,974 | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 1,936 | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 1,915 | −1.9% |
| 1996 | 1,953 | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 1,948 | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 1,936 | +21% |
| 1993 | 1,600 | −4.1% |
| 1992 | 1,668 | −0.8% |
| 1991 | 1,681 | +3.8% |
| 1990 | 1,620 | +4.7% |
| 1989 | 1,547 | +3.1% |
| 1988 | 1,500 | −6.3% |
| 1987 | 1,600 | −7.9% |
| 1986 | 1,737 | +5.9% |
| 1985 | 1,640 | +11% |
| 1984 | 1,478 | −1.1% |
| 1983 | 1,495 | +3.3% |
| 1982 | 1,447 | +6.2% |
| 1981 | 1,362 | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 1,329 | +2.2% |
| 1979 | 1,301 | +8.9% |
| 1978 | 1,195 | +8.9% |
| 1977 | 1,097 | −2.1% |
| 1976 | 1,120 | −8.3% |
| 1975 | 1,222 | +1.3% |
| 1974 | 1,206 | +2.2% |
| 1973 | 1,180 | −1.7% |
| 1972 | 1,201 | +6.3% |
| 1971 | 1,130 | +24% |
| 1970 | 912 | −8.3% |
| 1969 | 995 | −16% |
| 1968 | 1,186 | −2.1% |
| 1967 | 1,211 | +3.0% |
| 1966 | 1,176 | +6.9% |
| 1965 | 1,100 | +0.9% |
| 1964 | 1,090 | −9.2% |
| 1963 | 1,200 | +20% |
| 1962 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 1,000 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Imports6 t USD 25,000
Importer rank141 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](https://husfarm.com/production/cream/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of cream, fresh in Iceland?

Iceland produced 3,268 t in 2023, 0.09% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Iceland rank in the world for production of cream, fresh?

Iceland ranked 50th 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 Iceland changed?

It rose by 28% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +7.8% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.

### Does Iceland export or import cream, fresh?

In 2024 Iceland reported no exports and imports of 6 t (USD 25,000), 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 Iceland is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/cream/germany/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/cream/france/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/cream/italy/)[Belgium](https://husfarm.com/production/cream/belgium/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/cream/poland/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/cream/canada/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/cream/russia/)[New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/cream/new-zealand/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/cream/spain/)[Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/cream/netherlands/)[Saudi Arabia](https://husfarm.com/production/cream/saudi-arabia/)[Austria](https://husfarm.com/production/cream/austria/)
[All countries producing cream, fresh](https://husfarm.com/production/cream/)

## Other products of Iceland

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/iceland/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/iceland/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/iceland/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/iceland/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/iceland/)[Sheep meat](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/iceland/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/iceland/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/iceland/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/iceland/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/iceland/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/iceland/)[Whey, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/iceland/)
[Agricultural production in Iceland](https://husfarm.com/production/country/iceland/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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