> In 2023 Canada produced 3.2 million t of skim milk of cows, the 13th largest in the world (2.26% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 14%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/canada/

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# Skim milk of cows production in Canada

In 2023 Canada produced 3.2 million t of skim milk of cows, the 13th largest in the world (2.26% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 14%. The record was 4.0 million t in 1962.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

[Market prices in Canada](https://husfarm.com/country/canada/)

Production, 20233.2 million t
World rank13 of 128
10-year change+14%
Record4.0 million t1962

## Skim milk of cows in Canada, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Canada compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total2.3%2.2% in 2013
10-year change+14%world +11%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 11 | [United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/united-kingdom/) | 3,384,168 | 2.4% |
| 12 | [Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/brazil/) | 3,270,603 | 2.3% |
| 13 | **Canada** | 3,223,525 | 2.3% |
| 14 | [Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/italy/) | 3,186,400 | 2.2% |
| 15 | [Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/turkey/) | 3,094,578 | 2.2% |

[Full ranking of 128 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/)

### Map of world production of skim milk of cows

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Share of the world total; Canada is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 3,223,525 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 3,189,755 | −2.8% |
| 2021 | 3,280,064 | −0.6% |
| 2020 | 3,300,371 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 3,186,543 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 3,111,203 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 3,022,076 | +7.9% |
| 2016 | 2,800,409 | −4.3% |
| 2015 | 2,927,406 | −3.2% |
| 2014 | 3,025,529 | +6.6% |
| 2013 | 2,838,376 | −4.1% |
| 2012 | 2,960,525 | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 2,812,502 | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 2,693,455 | −4.7% |
| 2009 | 2,825,640 | −0.1% |
| 2008 | 2,828,257 | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 2,786,846 | +4.2% |
| 2006 | 2,674,102 | −2.9% |
| 2005 | 2,752,884 | −1.5% |
| 2004 | 2,793,868 | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 2,719,110 | +10% |
| 2002 | 2,471,486 | −5.3% |
| 2001 | 2,608,632 | +5.4% |
| 2000 | 2,475,772 | −4.3% |
| 1999 | 2,585,752 | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 2,510,928 | −0.4% |
| 1997 | 2,521,738 | −2.0% |
| 1996 | 2,573,015 | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 2,548,058 | +4.1% |
| 1994 | 2,446,820 | +6.1% |
| 1993 | 2,305,444 | −1.9% |
| 1992 | 2,349,060 | −8.2% |
| 1991 | 2,559,244 | −2.8% |
| 1990 | 2,633,410 | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 2,540,350 | −4.8% |
| 1988 | 2,669,788 | +8.6% |
| 1987 | 2,457,630 | −3.1% |
| 1986 | 2,535,650 | +3.5% |
| 1985 | 2,449,640 | −7.8% |
| 1984 | 2,657,098 | +4.6% |
| 1983 | 2,539,786 | −12% |
| 1982 | 2,874,604 | −2.5% |
| 1981 | 2,947,426 | +8.6% |
| 1980 | 2,712,830 | +4.5% |
| 1979 | 2,596,449 | −8.3% |
| 1978 | 2,832,148 | +0.6% |
| 1977 | 2,814,134 | −0.8% |
| 1976 | 2,837,141 | −9.8% |
| 1975 | 3,144,042 | +18% |
| 1974 | 2,656,740 | −7.3% |
| 1973 | 2,866,090 | −12% |
| 1972 | 3,256,223 | +1.2% |
| 1971 | 3,219,128 | −11% |
| 1970 | 3,626,316 | −5.8% |
| 1969 | 3,851,441 | +2.7% |
| 1968 | 3,750,764 | +2.4% |
| 1967 | 3,662,558 | −1.2% |
| 1966 | 3,708,606 | −1.1% |
| 1965 | 3,751,670 | −4.0% |
| 1964 | 3,907,723 | −0.3% |
| 1963 | 3,917,530 | −2.8% |
| 1962 | 4,030,519 | +2.2% |
| 1961 | 3,945,671 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports39 t USD 29,000
Exporter rank67 of 91
Imports1,543 t USD 538,000
Importer rank54 of 176
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/skim-milk-of-cows/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of skim milk of cows in Canada?

Canada produced 3.2 million t in 2023, 2.3% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Canada rank in the world for production of skim milk of cows?

Canada ranked 13th of 128 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 12.3% of the world total.

### How has the production of skim milk of cows in Canada changed?

It rose by 14% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +11% for the world. The record was 4.0 million t in 1962.

### Does Canada export or import skim milk of cows?

In 2024 Canada reported exports of 39 t (USD 29,000) and imports of 1,543 t (USD 538,000), 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 Canada is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/united-states/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/germany/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/france/)[New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/new-zealand/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/india/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/russia/)[Ireland](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/ireland/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/iran/)[Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/netherlands/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/poland/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/united-kingdom/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/brazil/)
[All countries producing skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/)

## Other products of Canada

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/canada/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/canada/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/canada/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/canada/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/canada/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/canada/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/canada/)[Rapeseed or canola oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/canada/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/canada/)[Peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/peas-dry/canada/)[Lentils, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/lentils/canada/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/canada/)
[Agricultural production in Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/country/canada/)

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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