Camel milk production in Qatar
In 2024 Qatar produced 17,190 t of camel milk, the 13th largest in the world (0.41% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 317%. The record was 19,910 t in 2019.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 17,190 t
- World rank
- 13 of 29
- 10-year change
- +317%
- Record
- 19,910 t
- 2019
Camel milk in Qatar, 1989–2024 (tonnes)
Qatar compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.41%
- 0.12% in 2014
- kg per person
- 5.64
- world 0.51
- 10-year change
- +317%
- world +22%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Mauritania | 26,875 | 0.64% |
| 12 | China | 22,730 | 0.54% |
| 13 | Qatar | 17,190 | 0.41% |
| 14 | Kazakhstan | 16,313 | 0.39% |
| 15 | Algeria | 15,407 | 0.37% |
Map of world production of camel milk
Share of the world total; Qatar is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,190 | +5.7% |
| 2023 | 16,262 | −4.0% |
| 2022 | 16,931 | −7.3% |
| 2021 | 18,255 | −3.4% |
| 2020 | 18,892 | −5.1% |
| 2019 | 19,910 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 19,528 | +14% |
| 2017 | 17,185 | +10.0% |
| 2016 | 15,624 | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 14,721 | +257% |
| 2014 | 4,118 | −23% |
| 2013 | 5,346 | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 5,221 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 5,159 | −49% |
| 2010 | 10,203 | +6.6% |
| 2009 | 9,574 | +32% |
| 2008 | 7,229 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 7,224 | +57% |
| 2006 | 4,600 | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 4,500 | −40% |
| 2004 | 7,538 | +1.5% |
| 2003 | 7,424 | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 7,312 | −26% |
| 2001 | 9,900 | −26% |
| 2000 | 13,300 | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 13,238 | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 13,178 | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 13,108 | +0.9% |
| 1996 | 12,997 | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 12,759 | +18% |
| 1994 | 10,800 | +8.0% |
| 1993 | 10,000 | +0.4% |
| 1992 | 9,957 | +17% |
| 1991 | 8,542 | +21% |
| 1990 | 7,049 | +0.7% |
| 1989 | 7,000 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of camel milk in Qatar?
Qatar produced 17,190 t in 2024, 0.41% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Qatar rank in the world for production of camel milk?
Qatar ranked 13th 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 Qatar changed?
It rose by 317% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +22% for the world. The record was 19,910 t in 2019.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Qatar is imputed by FAO. 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.