Key Market Indicators
Consumption of butter in Norway is projected to hit 16.3 thousand metric tons by 2026, up 0.3% from 16 thousand metric tons in 2021. Since 2017, demand has remained steady. In 2021, Norway ranked 47th, with Kenya surpassing it at 16 thousand metric tons. Germany, France and Russia came in second, third, and fourth, respectively. Meanwhile, Norwegian butter production is expected to drop by 0.1% to 15.2 thousand metric tons by 2026, down from 15.3 thousand metric tons in 2021. Since 1966, production has decreased by an average of 1.6% each year. In 2021, the Czech Republic ranked ahead of Norway at 15.3 thousand metric tons. New Zealand, Germany and France came in second, third, and fourth, respectively.