Key Market Indicators
By 2026, Afghan butter consumption is forecast to hit 41,200 metric tons, a 1% increase from 2021's 39,000 metric tons. Since 2017, demand has grown 1.8% annually. Afghanistan ranked 29th in 2021, with New Zealand topping the list at 39,000 metric tons. Germany, France and Russia followed in second, third and fourth place. Afghan butter production is also expected to grow 1.4% year-on-year to 43,300 metric tons by 2026. Since 1966, supply has increased by 1% annually. In 2021, Afghanistan came in 26th place, behind Switzerland's 39,930 metric tons. New Zealand, Germany and France took the top three spots, followed by Russia in fourth.