Camel milk production in Kazakhstan
In 2024 Kazakhstan produced 16,313 t of camel milk, the 14th largest in the world (0.39% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 24%. The record was 18,168 t in 2023.
- Production, 2024
- 16,313 t
- World rank
- 14 of 29
- 10-year change
- +24%
- Record
- 18,168 t
- 2023
Camel milk in Kazakhstan, 1998–2024 (tonnes)
Kazakhstan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.39%
- 0.38% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.79
- world 0.51
- 10-year change
- +24%
- world +22%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | China | 22,730 | 0.54% |
| 13 | Qatar | 17,190 | 0.41% |
| 14 | Kazakhstan | 16,313 | 0.39% |
| 15 | Algeria | 15,407 | 0.37% |
| 16 | Eritrea | 12,477 | 0.30% |
Map of world production of camel milk
Share of the world total; Kazakhstan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,313 | −10% |
| 2023 | 18,168 | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 17,169 | −3.1% |
| 2021 | 17,727 | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 16,952 | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 16,552 | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 15,308 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 14,953 | −4.1% |
| 2016 | 15,590 | +17% |
| 2015 | 13,305 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 13,180 | −0.4% |
| 2013 | 13,231 | +12% |
| 2012 | 11,832 | +6.4% |
| 2011 | 11,117 | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 10,584 | −0.7% |
| 2009 | 10,654 | −6.8% |
| 2008 | 11,428 | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 10,829 | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 9,905 | +7.9% |
| 2005 | 9,181 | +7.6% |
| 2004 | 8,531 | +6.8% |
| 2003 | 7,985 | −2.1% |
| 2002 | 8,158 | +12% |
| 2001 | 7,316 | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 7,117 | +15% |
| 1999 | 6,184 | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 6,024 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of camel milk in Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan produced 16,313 t in 2024, 0.39% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Kazakhstan rank in the world for production of camel milk?
Kazakhstan ranked 14th of 29 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Kenya with 26.2% of the world total.
How has the production of camel milk in Kazakhstan changed?
It rose by 24% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +22% for the world. The record was 18,168 t in 2023.
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.