Cream, fresh production in Italy
In 2023 Italy produced 285,800 t of cream, fresh, the 3rd largest in the world (7.69% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 57%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Production, 2023
- 285,800 t
- World rank
- 3 of 67
- 10-year change
- +57%
- Record
- 285,800 t
- 2023
Cream, fresh in Italy, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Italy compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 7.7%
- 5.3% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +57%
- world +7.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 521,450 | 14.0% |
| 2 | France | 470,060 | 12.6% |
| 3 | Italy | 285,800 | 7.7% |
| 4 | Belgium | 274,690 | 7.4% |
| 5 | Poland | 262,650 | 7.1% |
Map of world production of cream, fresh
Share of the world total; Italy is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 285,800 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 282,370 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 279,350 | −0.3% |
| 2020 | 280,130 | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 268,460 | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 258,120 | +14% |
| 2017 | 227,110 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 223,460 | +22% |
| 2015 | 183,860 | −6.4% |
| 2014 | 196,350 | +8.1% |
| 2013 | 181,610 | −9.1% |
| 2012 | 199,810 | +10% |
| 2011 | 181,040 | −9.2% |
| 2010 | 199,400 | +53% |
| 2009 | 130,000 | −12% |
| 2008 | 147,000 | +11% |
| 2007 | 133,000 | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 130,000 | +11% |
| 2005 | 117,000 | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 114,900 | −4.3% |
| 2003 | 120,000 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 120,000 | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 118,300 | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 112,800 | −8.1% |
| 1999 | 122,700 | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 120,266 | +21% |
| 1997 | 99,000 | −1.4% |
| 1996 | 100,400 | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 98,400 | −5.1% |
| 1994 | 103,719 | +15% |
| 1993 | 90,392 | −0.4% |
| 1992 | 90,723 | −10% |
| 1991 | 101,053 | +6.4% |
| 1990 | 95,018 | +15% |
| 1989 | 82,586 | +2.2% |
| 1988 | 80,824 | +7.1% |
| 1987 | 75,486 | +23% |
| 1986 | 61,522 | −5.4% |
| 1985 | 65,026 | +0.6% |
| 1984 | 64,665 | +5.7% |
| 1983 | 61,178 | +9.1% |
| 1982 | 56,077 | +1.1% |
| 1981 | 55,482 | +8.2% |
| 1980 | 51,266 | +9.1% |
| 1979 | 46,990 | −0.7% |
| 1978 | 47,300 | +16% |
| 1977 | 40,900 | −6.4% |
| 1976 | 43,717 | +0.5% |
| 1975 | 43,494 | +31% |
| 1974 | 33,094 | +4.7% |
| 1973 | 31,600 | +13% |
| 1972 | 28,000 | +17% |
| 1971 | 24,000 | +20% |
| 1970 | 20,000 | +11% |
| 1969 | 18,000 | +13% |
| 1968 | 16,000 | +14% |
| 1967 | 14,000 | +17% |
| 1966 | 12,000 | +7.1% |
| 1965 | 11,200 | +5.7% |
| 1964 | 10,600 | +5.0% |
| 1963 | 10,100 | −11% |
| 1962 | 11,300 | −3.4% |
| 1961 | 11,700 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 25,521 t USD 95.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 13 of 69
- Imports
- 93,424 t USD 290 m
- Importer rank
- 6 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 Italy?
Italy produced 285,800 t in 2023, 7.7% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Italy rank in the world for production of cream, fresh?
Italy ranked 3rd 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 Italy changed?
It rose by 57% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +7.8% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.
Does Italy export or import cream, fresh?
In 2024 Italy reported exports of 25,521 t (USD 95.5 m) and imports of 93,424 t (USD 290 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.