8 Countries that Produce the Most Butter in the World

4. Germany

Production: 517,300

Like in previously mentioned France, the agricultural industry is a strong pillar of the Germany’s economy.  The sector, which is the fourth largest in the country, mainly relies on meat processing, dairy manufacturing and baked products. Between 2014 and 2015 butter production increased by 5 percent, but export value fell by 22 percent. In 2014 the country shipped 150,289 tons totaling $735,812 while last year it exported some 5,000 tons more whose value was $571,347. The Netherlands and France are the main importers of German butter with combined share of 30 percent of the commodity export. The most popular butter brand in Germany is Kerrygold, which is produced in previously mentioned Ireland. Finally, with 464,254 of imported butter, Germany is the second largest spread importer in the world.