The per capita consumption of butter in the United States has increased by almost 45 percent since 2000. As of 2023, butter consumption amounted to over six pounds per person, about a pound and a half more than in 2000.

New Zealand had the highest per capita consumption of butter worldwide in 2022. That year, the average Canadian consumed *** kilograms of butter per capita. New Zealand came in the first place at **** kilograms of butter per capita in that year.

Top butter producers In 2022, India’s butter production amounted to *** million metric tons, making it the leading producer of butter worldwide. The ** member states of the European Union produced the second highest volume of butter in that year, at about *** million metric tons. In total, the volume of butter produced worldwide amounted to around **** million metric tons that year.

European dairy exports As one of the leading producers of dairy products worldwide, the European Union is also one of the main exporters of dairy products such as cheese, butter, and yogurt. Some ** percent of the total export value of dairy products is attributed to the European Union. European cheeses in particular are renowned worldwide, and thus in high demand. In 2021, Germany’s export value of cheese amounted to *** billion U.S. dollars, making it the leading cheese exporter in the European Union and the world.

The per capita consumption of butter in Canada jumped from *** kilograms per person in 2018 to *** kilograms per person in 2019. Butter consumption stayed constant until 2021 at around *** kilograms and will decrease slightly in 2023 and 2024.

This statistic presents the per capita consumption of butter within selected European countries in 2016. Of the given countries, France had the highest consumption volume that year at around ***** kilograms per capita, followed by Germany at *** kilograms. Overall, butter consumption is on the rise in Europe, with forecasts predicting year on year increases in levels of consumption. In terms of production, both France and Germany are also the leading producers when based on volume, with forecasts predicting an upward trend. Concurrently, wholesale prices of butter are experiencing an increase in average price per tonne. While the volume of imports into the European Union is expected to decrease, however, exports to non-European Union countries are forecasted to rise.

Russia Food Consumption per Capita: Butter data was reported at 3.800 kg in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.100 kg for 2014. Russia Food Consumption per Capita: Butter data is updated yearly, averaging 3.800 kg from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2015, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.200 kg in 2006 and a record low of 3.000 kg in 1999. Russia Food Consumption per Capita: Butter data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table RU.HB005: Household Food Consumption per Capita.

The volume of butter consumption in Poland grew during the observed period. In 2023, the average Pole ate nearly *** kilograms of butter, an increase compared to the previous year.

Czech Republic Consumption: per Capita Avg: Food: Fats and Oils: Butter data was reported at 5.180 kg in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.300 kg for 2021. Czech Republic Consumption: per Capita Avg: Food: Fats and Oils: Butter data is updated yearly, averaging 4.960 kg from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2022, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.700 kg in 2020 and a record low of 4.000 kg in 1999. Czech Republic Consumption: per Capita Avg: Food: Fats and Oils: Butter data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Czech Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Czech Republic – Table CZ.H022: Food and Beverage Consumption: per Capita Average.

Czech Republic Consumption: per Capita Avg: Food: Milk, Milk Pdt, Cheese & Egg (ME): Milk & Milk Pdt excl Butter data was reported at 239.670 l in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 255.200 l for 2021. Czech Republic Consumption: per Capita Avg: Food: Milk, Milk Pdt, Cheese & Egg (ME): Milk & Milk Pdt excl Butter data is updated yearly, averaging 232.400 l from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2022, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 255.200 l in 2021 and a record low of 191.400 l in 1998. Czech Republic Consumption: per Capita Avg: Food: Milk, Milk Pdt, Cheese & Egg (ME): Milk & Milk Pdt excl Butter data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Czech Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Czech Republic – Table CZ.H022: Food and Beverage Consumption: per Capita Average.

The per capita consumption of butter in Norway remained quite stable in selected years from 2010 to 2024. In 2024, the average volume of butter consumed in Norway amounted to *** kilograms per capita.

Czech Republic Consumption: per Capita Avg: Food: VP: Vegetable: Butter Beans data was reported at 0.320 kg in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.350 kg for 2021. Czech Republic Consumption: per Capita Avg: Food: VP: Vegetable: Butter Beans data is updated yearly, averaging 0.260 kg from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2022, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.350 kg in 2021 and a record low of 0.100 kg in 2007. Czech Republic Consumption: per Capita Avg: Food: VP: Vegetable: Butter Beans data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Czech Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Czech Republic – Table CZ.H022: Food and Beverage Consumption: per Capita Average.

Bulgaria Household Consumption: Avg per Capita: Butter data was reported at 1.400 kg in 2024. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.400 kg for 2023. Bulgaria Household Consumption: Avg per Capita: Butter data is updated yearly, averaging 0.800 kg from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2024, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.700 kg in 1991 and a record low of 0.400 kg in 2003. Bulgaria Household Consumption: Avg per Capita: Butter data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Statistical Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bulgaria – Table BG.H027: Household Consumption: Selected Food, Beverages and Tobacco Products.

This statistic illustrates the average purchase per person per week of butter in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2006 to 2018/2019. In 2018/2019, the average consumption of butter was ** grams per person per week.

Overall, the per capita consumption volume of butter in Norway increased from 2010 to 2022. In 2022, the average volume of dairy butter consumed in Norway amounted to **** kilograms per capita.

China is the fourth-largest milk producer in the world in 2020, after India, the United States and Pakistan. However, per capita consumption of dairy products in China is less than one-third of the global average and lower than in many other developing countries. Due to traditional Chinese dietary patterns and lower living standards, the routine consumption of dairy products is limited across the country.Moreover, dairy product consumption varies considerably across China. Consumption in rural regions is less than 10% of that in urban areas. Industry revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% over the five years through 2025, to $76.5 billion, increasing by 1.9% from 2024. Rising household incomes, peoples' rising consciousness on health, the implementation of China's three-child policy, the introduction of new dairy products and growing demand from rural markets have driven this growth.This industry covers a wide range of products, and profit margins depend on different kinds of products. Industry profit makes up approximately 8.6% of industry revenue in 2025. In 2023, China's per capita milk consumption was 42.4kg, far below the world average. China's dairy demand is expected to maintain a relatively high growth in the next few years. The driving factors include rural consumption upgrades, urbanization and multiple types of dairy products.The dairy industry was temporarily affected by the outbreak of COVID-19 epidemic in early 2020. However, the formation and development of greater national health awareness accelerated with the promotion from the Chinese government and authoritative organizations. Consumption of dairy products, in particular liquid milk, increased as consumers began to realize the importance of consuming high-quality milk protein to supplement nutrition and enhance immunity.Industry revenue is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.4% over the five years through 2030, to $86.3 billion. Middle- and high-end market segments will account for an increasing share of total revenue, while the share of low-end product segments will decrease slightly. However, the low-end market will continue growing in terms of volume, particularly in less developed parts of China, where per capita incomes are lower.

The Dutch are not just enthusiastic producers and exporters of cheese, they also love to eat cheese. The per capita consumption of cheese in the Netherlands was around **** kilos in 2021, and according to a recent Statista forecast, this was expected to fluctuate until at least 2025.

 Per capita milk consumption   

The outlook for other types of dairy products was almost equally bright. The consumption of milk for example increased in the last few years, from over ** liters per person in 2014 to **** in 2027.

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Producers of butter in the Netherlands need to worry less. Between 2010 and 2017, the average consumption of butter per person increased nearly year on year, peaking in 2016 at *** kilos. In 2017, the per capita consumption amounted to four kilos on average.  

It is no secret that Spain is an olive oil nation. Consumption of the golden liquid is, however, decreasing, much like all other food categories across the country. Compared to the same month the previous year, Spanish people consumed over ** percent less fish in August 2022, for example. This generalized decline can be attributed to inflation.

Same country, different taste for olive oil

Olive trees have been grown and harvested around the Mediterranean Basin since time immemorial, turning the fruit of this tree into the golden liquid that constitutes even nowadays an important asset in the European economy. Although an indispensable ingredient in Spanish cuisine, olive oil consumption can vary greatly across the Mediterranean country’s regions depending on the preferred oil type. In that regard, Galicia led the list of consumers of regular olive oil with over **** liters per capita, whereas Cantabria featured the highest intake of extra virgin olive oil at **** liters per capita in 2021.

Butter vs. olive oil: the never-ending battle

The average consumption of butter in the European Union stood at **** kilograms per person per year according to the latest studies. Spanish Mediterranean cuisine is traditionally olive oil-based, and this attitude is reflected in the country’s butter consumption: *** grams of butter per person, far below the European average. The olive oil consumed in Spain was however significantly higher, with figures reaching over *** kilograms on average per person in 2021.

The average Polish consumer consumed 330 grams of butter per month in 2024. This represented an increase compared to 2000, when the aforementioned product consumption was 310 grams.

消费：人均平均：食品：脂类和油类：黄油在12-01-2022达5.180公斤，相较于12-01-2021的5.300公斤有所下降。消费：人均平均：食品：脂类和油类：黄油数据按年更新，12-01-1998至12-01-2022期间平均值为4.960公斤，共25份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于12-01-2020，达5.700公斤，而历史最低值则出现于12-01-1999，为4.000公斤。CEIC提供的消费：人均平均：食品：脂类和油类：黄油数据处于定期更新的状态，数据来源于Český statistický úřad，数据归类于全球数据库的捷克共和国 – Table CZ.H022: Food and Beverage Consumption: per Capita Average。

消费：人均平均：食品：VP：蔬菜：奶油豆在12-01-2022达0.320公斤，相较于12-01-2021的0.350公斤有所下降。消费：人均平均：食品：VP：蔬菜：奶油豆数据按年更新，12-01-1998至12-01-2022期间平均值为0.260公斤，共25份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于12-01-2021，达0.350公斤，而历史最低值则出现于12-01-2007，为0.100公斤。CEIC提供的消费：人均平均：食品：VP：蔬菜：奶油豆数据处于定期更新的状态，数据来源于Český statistický úřad，数据归类于全球数据库的捷克共和国 – Table CZ.H022: Food and Beverage Consumption: per Capita Average。

This statistic shows the per capita consumption of food products in Germany in 1995, 2005, 2016 and 2023, broken down by product type. In 2023, based on preliminary figures, the average German consumed roughly *** kilograms of butter.