> In 2024 Syria produced 1.2 million t of cow milk, the 69th largest in the world (0.15% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 19%.

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# Cow milk production in Syria

In 2024 Syria produced 1.2 million t of cow milk, the 69th largest in the world (0.15% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 19%. The record was 1.7 million t in 2007.

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Production, 20241.2 million t
World rank69 of 183
10-year change−19%
Record1.7 million t2007

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

## Syria compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.15%0.23% in 2014
kg per person48.6world 97.7
10-year change−19%world +22%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 67 | [Costa Rica](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/costa-rica/) | 1,268,230 | 0.16% |
| 68 | [Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/thailand/) | 1,265,444 | 0.16% |
| 69 | **Syria** | 1,199,625 | 0.15% |
| 70 | [Tajikistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/tajikistan/) | 1,177,381 | 0.15% |
| 71 | [Niger](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/niger/) | 979,188 | 0.12% |

[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; Syria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 1,199,625 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 1,189,428 | −1.2% |
| 2022 | 1,204,273 | −2.6% |
| 2021 | 1,235,973 | −5.6% |
| 2020 | 1,309,870 | +21% |
| 2019 | 1,080,969 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 1,072,304 | −9.0% |
| 2017 | 1,177,972 | −9.1% |
| 2016 | 1,295,879 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 1,295,187 | −12% |
| 2014 | 1,479,537 | −3.2% |
| 2013 | 1,527,993 | −4.8% |
| 2012 | 1,604,349 | −5.7% |
| 2011 | 1,701,815 | +17% |
| 2010 | 1,453,000 | −9.2% |
| 2009 | 1,600,269 | −0.5% |
| 2008 | 1,609,000 | −5.7% |
| 2007 | 1,705,860 | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 1,615,680 | +7.3% |
| 2005 | 1,505,510 | +10% |
| 2004 | 1,364,000 | +13% |
| 2003 | 1,207,000 | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 1,173,527 | +14% |
| 2001 | 1,032,320 | −11% |
| 2000 | 1,156,393 | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 1,143,423 | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 1,118,780 | +11% |
| 1997 | 1,008,719 | +8.0% |
| 1996 | 934,357 | +5.1% |
| 1995 | 888,838 | +16% |
| 1994 | 764,126 | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 742,153 | −4.3% |
| 1992 | 775,785 | −2.9% |
| 1991 | 798,814 | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 771,000 | −0.8% |
| 1989 | 777,000 | +4.7% |
| 1988 | 742,000 | +27% |
| 1987 | 583,000 | −5.2% |
| 1986 | 614,787 | −1.0% |
| 1985 | 621,000 | +7.3% |
| 1984 | 579,000 | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 562,000 | −6.2% |
| 1982 | 599,285 | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 570,292 | +16% |
| 1980 | 490,568 | +8.5% |
| 1979 | 452,076 | +8.2% |
| 1978 | 417,876 | +25% |
| 1977 | 334,406 | +9.0% |
| 1976 | 306,788 | +17% |
| 1975 | 262,573 | +24% |
| 1974 | 211,888 | +19% |
| 1973 | 178,642 | −4.3% |
| 1972 | 186,626 | −6.4% |
| 1971 | 199,305 | +0.4% |
| 1970 | 198,462 | +3.4% |
| 1969 | 191,862 | +2.9% |
| 1968 | 186,426 | +14% |
| 1967 | 163,521 | −3.8% |
| 1966 | 170,000 | +14% |
| 1965 | 149,000 | +4.9% |
| 1964 | 142,000 | −6.0% |
| 1963 | 151,119 | +0.7% |
| 1962 | 150,000 | −6.8% |
| 1961 | 161,000 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports12 t USD 12,000
Exporter rank96 of 110
Imports11 t USD 10,000
Importer rank179 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 Syria?

Syria produced 1.2 million t in 2024, 0.15% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Syria ranked 69th 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 Syria changed?

It fell by 19% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +22% for the world. The record was 1.7 million t in 2007.

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

In 2024 Syria reported exports of 12 t (USD 12,000) and imports of 11 t (USD 10,000), 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. 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 Syria

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/syria/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/syria/)[Olives](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/syria/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/syria/)[Sheep milk](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/syria/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/syria/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/syria/)[Yoghurt](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/syria/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/syria/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/syria/)[Cucumbers](https://husfarm.com/production/cucumbers/syria/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/syria/)
[Agricultural production in Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/country/syria/)

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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