Ghee from cow milk production in Uruguay
In 2023 Uruguay produced 644 t of ghee from cow milk, the 22nd largest in the world (0.10% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 2.2%. The record was 1,118 t in 2002.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 644 t
- World rank
- 22 of 24
- 10-year change
- +2.2%
- Record
- 1,118 t
- 2002
Ghee from cow milk in Uruguay, 2002–2023 (tonnes)
Uruguay compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.10%
- 0.25% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +2.2%
- world +163%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Eritrea | 900 | 0.14% |
| 21 | Kenya | 710 | 0.11% |
| 22 | Uruguay | 644 | 0.10% |
| 23 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 439 | 0.07% |
| 24 | Burundi | 245 | 0.04% |
Map of world production of ghee from cow milk
Share of the world total; Uruguay is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 644 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 624 | −3.7% |
| 2021 | 648 | −0.2% |
| 2020 | 649 | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 603 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 600 | +11% |
| 2017 | 541 | −32% |
| 2016 | 800 | +45% |
| 2015 | 552 | −14% |
| 2014 | 642 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 630 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 630 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 630 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 630 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 630 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 630 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 630 | +19% |
| 2006 | 530 | −47% |
| 2005 | 1,005 | −3.8% |
| 2004 | 1,045 | +318% |
| 2003 | 250 | −78% |
| 2002 | 1,118 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 412 t USD 2.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 17 of 56
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 Uruguay?
Uruguay produced 644 t in 2023, 0.10% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Uruguay rank in the world for production of ghee from cow milk?
Uruguay ranked 22nd 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 Uruguay changed?
It rose by 2.2% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +163% for the world. The record was 1,118 t in 2002.
Does Uruguay export or import ghee from cow milk?
In 2024 Uruguay reported exports of 412 t (USD 2.2 m) and no imports, 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 Uruguay 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.