Skim milk of cows production in France
In 2023 France produced 8.9 million t of skim milk of cows, the 3rd largest in the world (6.22% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 5.7%. The record was 14.1 million t in 1983.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 8.9 million t
- World rank
- 3 of 128
- 10-year change
- −5.7%
- Record
- 14.1 million t
- 1983
Skim milk of cows in France, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
France compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 6.2%
- 7.3% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −5.7%
- world +11%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 17,570,389 | 12.3% |
| 2 | Germany | 12,278,335 | 8.6% |
| 3 | France | 8,884,571 | 6.2% |
| 4 | New Zealand | 8,623,918 | 6.0% |
| 5 | India | 7,762,032 | 5.4% |
Map of world production of skim milk of cows
Share of the world total; France is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8,884,571 | −0.8% |
| 2022 | 8,956,831 | −4.3% |
| 2021 | 9,357,976 | −1.1% |
| 2020 | 9,463,202 | −1.2% |
| 2019 | 9,581,090 | −3.1% |
| 2018 | 9,883,981 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 9,836,634 | −3.9% |
| 2016 | 10,236,170 | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 9,676,220 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 9,605,035 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 9,418,422 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 9,269,770 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 9,200,663 | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 9,026,854 | −18% |
| 2009 | 10,942,380 | −4.2% |
| 2008 | 11,417,610 | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 10,899,600 | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 10,716,390 | −3.6% |
| 2005 | 11,113,500 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 11,089,320 | −1.7% |
| 2003 | 11,286,480 | −1.0% |
| 2002 | 11,399,940 | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 11,080,020 | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 11,057,700 | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 10,989,810 | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 10,881,930 | −2.5% |
| 1997 | 11,163,441 | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 10,864,260 | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 10,624,320 | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 10,608,510 | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 10,481,100 | −2.9% |
| 1992 | 10,789,860 | −5.2% |
| 1991 | 11,380,200 | −5.8% |
| 1990 | 12,080,000 | +1.9% |
| 1989 | 11,849,000 | +0.5% |
| 1988 | 11,788,000 | −8.6% |
| 1987 | 12,891,000 | −8.0% |
| 1986 | 14,009,000 | +7.0% |
| 1985 | 13,096,000 | −3.3% |
| 1984 | 13,539,000 | −3.9% |
| 1983 | 14,085,000 | +1.3% |
| 1982 | 13,898,000 | +7.5% |
| 1981 | 12,924,000 | −2.9% |
| 1980 | 13,313,000 | +4.1% |
| 1979 | 12,792,000 | +3.4% |
| 1978 | 12,368,000 | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 11,969,000 | +0.8% |
| 1976 | 11,872,000 | −2.4% |
| 1975 | 12,165,000 | +2.5% |
| 1974 | 11,873,000 | −0.8% |
| 1973 | 11,965,000 | +1.8% |
| 1972 | 11,749,000 | +12% |
| 1971 | 10,505,000 | −0.9% |
| 1970 | 10,600,000 | −5.4% |
| 1969 | 11,202,000 | +4.6% |
| 1968 | 10,708,000 | +2.7% |
| 1967 | 10,425,000 | +7.9% |
| 1966 | 9,666,000 | +3.6% |
| 1965 | 9,332,000 | +10% |
| 1964 | 8,452,000 | −3.6% |
| 1963 | 8,770,000 | +3.9% |
| 1962 | 8,442,000 | −0.6% |
| 1961 | 8,495,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 254,170 t USD 72.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 2 of 91
- Imports
- 17,363 t USD 57.4 m
- Importer rank
- 17 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
Questions and answers
What is the production of skim milk of cows in France?
France produced 8.9 million t in 2023, 6.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does France rank in the world for production of skim milk of cows?
France ranked 3rd 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 France changed?
It fell by 5.7% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +11% for the world. The record was 14.1 million t in 1983.
Does France export or import skim milk of cows?
In 2024 France reported exports of 254,170 t (USD 72.2 m) and imports of 17,363 t (USD 57.4 m), 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 France 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.