The 2024 forecasted data shows that the United States leads in global milk consumption at the farm gate with 101.72 million metric tons, followed by China at 54.17 million metric tons. Russia, Brazil, and Mexico round out the top five. Analyzing year-on-year variations from 2023, China experienced the highest growth at 2.73%, while South Africa saw the largest decline at -2.21%. Over the last five years, Indonesia has shown notable growth with a 3.6% compounded annual growth rate (CAGR), whereas Ukraine and Iceland face declines at -0.85% and -0.97%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include the continued rise in milk consumption in emerging markets such as China and Indonesia, driven by population growth and increasing dairy demand. The impact of climate change on production and potential shifts towards plant-based dairy alternatives could also influence these trends. Monitoring these factors will be crucial to understanding the global landscape of milk consumption at the farm gate.
Top countries in Milk Consumption at Farm Gate by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 101,720 | 2023 | +1.01% | +1.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 54,170 | 2023 | +2.03% | +2.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Russia | 38,170 | 2023 | -0.19% | +0.91% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Brazil | 26,580 | 2023 | +0.62% | +0.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Mexico | 17,270 | 2023 | +3.83% | +1.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Japan | 12,490 | 2023 | +0.35% | +0.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ukraine | 8,970 | 2023 | -1.89% | -0.85% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Colombia | 7,590 | 2023 | +0.99% | -0.0089% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Australia | 6,050 | 2023 | +0.00037% | +0.00028% | View data |
| 10 | 10 South Korea | 4,670 | 2023 | +1.58% | +1.84% | View data |
