Butter of cow milk
Global agricultural trade data from FAO FAOSTAT. Showing cumulative 2018–2023 values for top 50 trading nations.
About Butter of cow milk Trade Data
This page tracks global trade flows for Butter of cow milk (FAO code 886) across the top 50 agricultural trading nations. Cumulative export value for 2018–2023 reached $56.2B, while global imports totaled $52.2B. The scale of this tariff-sensitive commodity matters because shifts in US import duties, Section 301 actions, or bilateral free trade agreements can move prices and supply lines in weeks rather than years.
New Zealand leads global exports of Butter of cow milk, while France is the largest importer. On the US side, closely related products typically classify under HTS Chapter 04, where duty rates depend on the exact 8- or 10-digit subheading. Trade balance between exporting and importing nations reveals structural dependencies that tariff policy can either reinforce or disrupt.
Use this data to benchmark supplier countries, estimate market concentration, and anticipate how tariff changes ripple through Butter of cow milk supply chains. All figures come from FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock (TCL), converted from FAO 1000 USD reporting units to USD. Combine the trend table, top exporter/importer rankings, and the linked US HTS chapter to build a complete picture of where Butter of cow milk moves, how much is traded, and what tariffs apply at the US border.
Trade Trend (2019–2023)
| Year | Total Exports (top 50 countries) | Total Imports (top 50 countries) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $7.8B | $6.8B |
| 2020 | $6.9B | $6.3B |
| 2021 | $7.9B | $7.0B |
| 2022 | $10.7B | $9.0B |
| 2023 | $9.8B | $8.6B |
Top Exporters (2023)
| # | Country | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | $2.6B |
| 2 | Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | $1.6B |
| 3 | Ireland | $1.4B |
| 4 | Belgium | $790.1M |
| 5 | Germany | $752.6M |
| 6 | France | $643.0M |
| 7 | Denmark | $453.7M |
| 8 | Poland | $392.3M |
| 9 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | $274.1M |
| 10 | United States of America | $163.6M |
Top Importers (2023)
| # | Country | Import Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | $1.3B |
| 2 | Germany | $789.3M |
| 3 | Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | $752.4M |
| 4 | China; mainland | $616.4M |
| 5 | United States of America | $527.5M |
| 6 | Russian Federation | $516.8M |
| 7 | Belgium | $496.8M |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | $320.9M |
| 9 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | $312.5M |
| 10 | Italy | $218.1M |
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Source: FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock (TCL). Data covers the top 50 agricultural trading nations. Values in USD (converted from 1000 USD units). Years: 2018–2023.
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Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.
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