Ghee from cow milk production in Uganda
In 2023 Uganda produced 3,116 t of ghee from cow milk, the 15th largest in the world (0.48% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 418%. The record was 3,145 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 3,116 t
- World rank
- 15 of 24
- 10-year change
- +418%
- Record
- 3,145 t
- 2022
Ghee from cow milk in Uganda, 2012–2023 (tonnes)
Uganda compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.48%
- 0.24% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +418%
- world +163%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Syria | 4,483 | 0.68% |
| 14 | Serbia | 3,665 | 0.56% |
| 15 | Uganda | 3,116 | 0.48% |
| 16 | South Africa | 2,920 | 0.45% |
| 17 | Chile | 1,784 | 0.27% |
Map of world production of ghee from cow milk
Share of the world total; Uganda is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,116 | −0.9% |
| 2022 | 3,145 | +15% |
| 2021 | 2,735 | +15% |
| 2020 | 2,373 | +16% |
| 2019 | 2,043 | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 1,967 | +29% |
| 2017 | 1,525 | −15% |
| 2016 | 1,800 | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 1,710 | +27% |
| 2014 | 1,350 | +125% |
| 2013 | 601 | +21% |
| 2012 | 495 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 545 t USD 3.1 m
- Exporter rank
- 16 of 56
- Imports
- 10 t USD 22,000
- Importer rank
- 89 of 109
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
Questions and answers
What is the production of ghee from cow milk in Uganda?
Uganda produced 3,116 t in 2023, 0.48% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Uganda rank in the world for production of ghee from cow milk?
Uganda ranked 15th of 24 countries in 2023. The largest producer was India with 65.2% of the world total.
How has the production of ghee from cow milk in Uganda changed?
It rose by 418% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +163% for the world. The record was 3,145 t in 2022.
Does Uganda export or import ghee from cow milk?
In 2024 Uganda reported exports of 545 t (USD 3.1 m) and imports of 10 t (USD 22,000), 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 2023 figure for Uganda 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.

