> In 2024 Bangladesh produced 13.5 million t of cow milk, the 15th largest in the world (1.70% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 147%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/bangladesh/

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# Cow milk production in Bangladesh

In 2024 Bangladesh produced 13.5 million t of cow milk, the 15th largest in the world (1.70% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 147%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

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Production, 202413.5 million t
World rank15 of 183
10-year change+147%
Record13.5 million t2024

## Cow milk in Bangladesh, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Bangladesh compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total1.7%0.84% in 2014
kg per person78.0world 97.7
10-year change+147%world +22%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 13 | [Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/netherlands/) | 14,348,210 | 1.8% |
| 14 | [Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/mexico/) | 13,962,372 | 1.8% |
| 15 | **Bangladesh** | 13,539,600 | 1.7% |
| 16 | [Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/italy/) | 13,185,340 | 1.7% |
| 17 | [Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/uzbekistan/) | 12,422,116 | 1.6% |

[Full ranking of 183 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/)

### Map of world production of cow milk

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Bangladesh is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 13,539,600 | +6.9% |
| 2023 | 12,661,200 | +7.6% |
| 2022 | 11,766,600 | +9.1% |
| 2021 | 10,786,500 | +12% |
| 2020 | 9,612,000 | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 8,928,900 | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 8,465,400 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 8,354,700 | +28% |
| 2016 | 6,547,500 | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 6,273,000 | +14% |
| 2014 | 5,482,800 | +20% |
| 2013 | 4,563,000 | +47% |
| 2012 | 3,114,000 | +17% |
| 2011 | 2,655,000 | +24% |
| 2010 | 2,133,000 | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 2,061,000 | −14% |
| 2008 | 2,385,000 | +16% |
| 2007 | 2,052,000 | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 2,043,000 | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 2,000,000 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 2,000,000 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 2,000,000 | +11% |
| 2002 | 1,800,000 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 1,800,000 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 1,800,000 | +5.9% |
| 1999 | 1,700,000 | +6.3% |
| 1998 | 1,600,000 | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 1,500,000 | +15% |
| 1996 | 1,300,000 | +30% |
| 1995 | 1,000,000 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 1,000,000 | +30% |
| 1993 | 767,198 | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 752,377 | +1.0% |
| 1991 | 744,752 | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 743,796 | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 735,330 | +0.9% |
| 1988 | 728,415 | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 721,008 | +1.0% |
| 1986 | 713,806 | +1.0% |
| 1985 | 706,604 | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 700,000 | −12% |
| 1983 | 799,155 | +1.3% |
| 1982 | 788,863 | +0.3% |
| 1981 | 786,597 | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 768,695 | −18% |
| 1979 | 943,103 | +3.1% |
| 1978 | 914,595 | +15% |
| 1977 | 792,497 | +1.6% |
| 1976 | 779,993 | +10% |
| 1975 | 705,908 | +1.4% |
| 1974 | 696,497 | +1.7% |
| 1973 | 684,768 | +0.1% |
| 1972 | 684,411 | −0.1% |
| 1971 | 685,000 | −0.0% |
| 1970 | 685,235 | +3.0% |
| 1969 | 665,000 | +2.3% |
| 1968 | 650,000 | +2.4% |
| 1967 | 635,000 | +2.4% |
| 1966 | 620,000 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 620,000 | +3.3% |
| 1964 | 600,000 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 600,000 | +0.8% |
| 1962 | 595,000 | +0.4% |
| 1961 | 592,500 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports2,015 t USD 1.4 m
Exporter rank64 of 110
Imports354 t USD 318,000
Importer rank155 of 188
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of cow milk in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh produced 13.5 million t in 2024, 1.7% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Bangladesh rank in the world for production of cow milk?

Bangladesh ranked 15th of 183 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 16.9% of the world total.

### How has the production of cow milk in Bangladesh changed?

It rose by 147% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +22% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### Does Bangladesh export or import raw milk of cattle?

In 2024 Bangladesh reported exports of 2,015 t (USD 1.4 m) and imports of 354 t (USD 318,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### 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 Bangladesh is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[India](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/india/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/united-states/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/china/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/brazil/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/germany/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/russia/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/pakistan/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/france/)[New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/new-zealand/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/turkey/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/poland/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/united-kingdom/)
[All countries producing cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/)

## Other products of Bangladesh

[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/bangladesh/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/bangladesh/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/bangladesh/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/bangladesh/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/bangladesh/)[Mangoes and guavas](https://husfarm.com/production/mangoes/bangladesh/)[Jute, raw or retted](https://husfarm.com/production/jute/bangladesh/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/bangladesh/)[Other tropical fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-tropical-fruits/bangladesh/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/bangladesh/)[Goat milk](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-milk/bangladesh/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/bangladesh/)
[Agricultural production in Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/country/bangladesh/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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