Skim milk, evaporated production in South Africa
In 2023 South Africa produced 3,967 t of skim milk, evaporated, the 4th largest in the world (4.62% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 33%. The record was 18,150 t in 1990.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 3,967 t
- World rank
- 4 of 5
- 10-year change
- −33%
- Record
- 18,150 t
- 1990
Skim milk, evaporated in South Africa, 1990–2023 (tonnes)
South Africa compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 4.6%
- 10.5% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −33%
- world +52%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | United States | 14,340 | 16.7% |
| 3 | Canada | 13,825 | 16.1% |
| 4 | South Africa | 3,967 | 4.6% |
| 5 | Estonia | 919 | 1.1% |
Map of world production of skim milk, evaporated
Share of the world total; South Africa is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,967 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 3,840 | −0.0% |
| 2021 | 3,841 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 3,787 | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 3,563 | −57% |
| 2018 | 8,267 | +120% |
| 2017 | 3,762 | +6.4% |
| 2016 | 3,535 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 3,472 | −29% |
| 2014 | 4,901 | −17% |
| 2013 | 5,929 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 5,852 | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 5,507 | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 5,277 | +220% |
| 2009 | 1,650 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 1,650 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 1,650 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 1,650 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 1,650 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 1,650 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 1,650 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 1,650 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 1,650 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 1,650 | −89% |
| 1999 | 15,510 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 15,510 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 15,510 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 15,510 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 15,510 | −6.0% |
| 1994 | 16,500 | −3.8% |
| 1993 | 17,160 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 17,160 | −5.5% |
| 1991 | 18,150 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 18,150 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of skim milk, evaporated in South Africa?
South Africa produced 3,967 t in 2023, 4.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does South Africa rank in the world for production of skim milk, evaporated?
South Africa ranked 4th of 5 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Germany with 61.5% of the world total.
How has the production of skim milk, evaporated in South Africa changed?
It fell by 33% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +52% for the world. The record was 18,150 t in 1990.
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 South Africa is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
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.