Cream, fresh production in United States
In 2023 United States produced 28,641 t of cream, fresh, the 25th largest in the world (0.77% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 22%. The record was 240,326 t in 1962.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 28,641 t
- World rank
- 25 of 67
- 10-year change
- +22%
- Record
- 240,326 t
- 1962
Cream, fresh in United States, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
United States compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.77%
- 0.68% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +22%
- world +7.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Norway | 30,107 | 0.81% |
| 24 | Estonia | 28,690 | 0.77% |
| 25 | United States | 28,641 | 0.77% |
| 26 | Iran | 28,440 | 0.77% |
| 27 | Kenya | 28,274 | 0.76% |
Map of world production of cream, fresh
Share of the world total; United States is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28,641 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 28,261 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 27,874 | +27% |
| 2020 | 21,906 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 21,314 | −20% |
| 2018 | 26,607 | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 25,409 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 24,774 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 24,312 | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 23,854 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 23,400 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 22,950 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 22,500 | +22% |
| 2010 | 18,450 | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 18,000 | +18% |
| 2008 | 15,300 | +13% |
| 2007 | 13,500 | +25% |
| 2006 | 10,800 | +20% |
| 2005 | 9,000 | +43% |
| 2004 | 6,300 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 6,300 | +94% |
| 2002 | 3,240 | −40% |
| 2001 | 5,400 | +54% |
| 2000 | 3,510 | +3,800% |
| 1999 | 90 | −84% |
| 1998 | 576 | −92% |
| 1997 | 7,155 | −5.4% |
| 1996 | 7,560 | +69% |
| 1995 | 4,473 | −70% |
| 1994 | 14,985 | +38% |
| 1993 | 10,890 | +203% |
| 1992 | 3,600 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 3,600 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 3,600 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 3,600 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 3,600 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 3,600 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 3,600 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 3,600 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | 3,600 | 0.0% |
| 1983 | 3,600 | 0.0% |
| 1982 | 3,600 | −2.2% |
| 1981 | 3,681 | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 3,600 | −12% |
| 1979 | 4,113 | −3.1% |
| 1978 | 4,246 | −44% |
| 1977 | 7,593 | −19% |
| 1976 | 9,389 | −27% |
| 1975 | 12,818 | −27% |
| 1974 | 17,636 | −36% |
| 1973 | 27,760 | −16% |
| 1972 | 33,066 | −20% |
| 1971 | 41,272 | −15% |
| 1970 | 48,537 | −34% |
| 1969 | 73,881 | −18% |
| 1968 | 89,721 | −18% |
| 1967 | 108,945 | −20% |
| 1966 | 136,854 | −19% |
| 1965 | 168,174 | −8.0% |
| 1964 | 182,806 | −12% |
| 1963 | 207,381 | −14% |
| 1962 | 240,326 | +74% |
| 1961 | 137,880 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 39,929 t USD 53.8 m
- Exporter rank
- 10 of 69
- Imports
- 17,547 t USD 39.4 m
- Importer rank
- 14 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 United States?
United States produced 28,641 t in 2023, 0.77% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does United States rank in the world for production of cream, fresh?
United States ranked 25th 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 United States changed?
It rose by 22% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +7.8% for the world. The record was 240,326 t in 1962.
Does United States export or import cream, fresh?
In 2024 United States reported exports of 39,929 t (USD 53.8 m) and imports of 17,547 t (USD 39.4 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; the 2023 figure for United States is imputed by FAO. 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.

