Buffalo meat production in Colombia
In 2024 Colombia produced 12,053 t of buffalo meat, the 14th largest in the world (0.17% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 280%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Production, 2024
- 12,053 t
- World rank
- 14 of 26
- 10-year change
- +280%
- Record
- 12,053 t
- 2024
Buffalo meat in Colombia, 2011–2024 (tonnes)
Colombia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.17%
- 0.05% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.23
- world 0.89
- 10-year change
- +280%
- world +13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Thailand | 18,144 | 0.25% |
| 13 | Turkey | 13,781 | 0.19% |
| 14 | Colombia | 12,053 | 0.17% |
| 15 | Sri Lanka | 8,900 | 0.12% |
| 16 | Bangladesh | 7,098 | 0.10% |
Map of world production of buffalo meat
Share of the world total; Colombia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,053 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 11,627 | +39% |
| 2022 | 8,378 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 8,265 | +16% |
| 2020 | 7,137 | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 6,720 | −11% |
| 2018 | 7,554 | +27% |
| 2017 | 5,956 | +14% |
| 2016 | 5,218 | +15% |
| 2015 | 4,526 | +43% |
| 2014 | 3,175 | +36% |
| 2013 | 2,333 | +15% |
| 2012 | 2,025 | +13% |
| 2011 | 1,797 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of buffalo meat in Colombia?
Colombia produced 12,053 t in 2024, 0.17% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Colombia rank in the world for production of buffalo meat?
Colombia ranked 14th of 26 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 62.5% of the world total.
How has the production of buffalo meat in Colombia changed?
It rose by 280% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.