> In 2023 Ireland produced 5.6 million t of skim milk of cows, the 7th largest in the world (3.94% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 77%.

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

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# Skim milk of cows production in Ireland

In 2023 Ireland produced 5.6 million t of skim milk of cows, the 7th largest in the world (3.94% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 77%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 20235.6 million t
World rank7 of 128
10-year change+77%
Record5.6 million t2023

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

## Ireland compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total3.9%2.5% in 2013
10-year change+77%world +11%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 5 | [India](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/india/) | 7,762,032 | 5.4% |
| 6 | [Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/russia/) | 6,988,176 | 4.9% |
| 7 | **Ireland** | 5,628,039 | 3.9% |
| 8 | [Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/iran/) | 4,758,599 | 3.3% |
| 9 | [Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/netherlands/) | 4,754,300 | 3.3% |

[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; Ireland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 5,628,039 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 5,515,723 | +23% |
| 2021 | 4,488,797 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 4,373,208 | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 4,233,400 | −13% |
| 2018 | 4,843,267 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 4,706,000 | +14% |
| 2016 | 4,142,099 | +6.2% |
| 2015 | 3,899,894 | +14% |
| 2014 | 3,417,687 | +7.2% |
| 2013 | 3,187,540 | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 3,050,112 | −0.3% |
| 2011 | 3,059,042 | +7.4% |
| 2010 | 2,847,542 | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 2,675,522 | −3.0% |
| 2008 | 2,757,960 | −12% |
| 2007 | 3,121,740 | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 3,077,560 | −2.4% |
| 2005 | 3,153,700 | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 3,060,640 | −1.9% |
| 2003 | 3,120,800 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 3,115,160 | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 2,995,780 | −0.9% |
| 2000 | 3,023,980 | −4.3% |
| 1999 | 3,161,314 | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 3,126,722 | +4.2% |
| 1997 | 3,001,420 | −2.0% |
| 1996 | 3,062,896 | −6.6% |
| 1995 | 3,279,378 | +8.0% |
| 1994 | 3,037,610 | −0.2% |
| 1993 | 3,043,344 | −4.4% |
| 1992 | 3,182,934 | −1.7% |
| 1991 | 3,239,616 | −6.1% |
| 1990 | 3,448,484 | +7.1% |
| 1989 | 3,220,722 | +9.5% |
| 1988 | 2,940,508 | −7.9% |
| 1987 | 3,191,300 | −11% |
| 1986 | 3,588,732 | −3.1% |
| 1985 | 3,702,096 | −4.8% |
| 1984 | 3,887,276 | +4.2% |
| 1983 | 3,732,176 | +19% |
| 1982 | 3,135,182 | +16% |
| 1981 | 2,700,902 | +0.7% |
| 1980 | 2,682,008 | −5.9% |
| 1979 | 2,848,858 | +4.8% |
| 1978 | 2,718,480 | +16% |
| 1977 | 2,341,634 | +2.0% |
| 1976 | 2,295,574 | +16% |
| 1975 | 1,971,180 | +14% |
| 1974 | 1,734,488 | −13% |
| 1973 | 2,001,166 | +12% |
| 1972 | 1,780,454 | +1.0% |
| 1971 | 1,762,688 | +3.4% |
| 1970 | 1,704,126 | −6.1% |
| 1969 | 1,815,140 | +0.2% |
| 1968 | 1,811,756 | +8.1% |
| 1967 | 1,675,926 | +6.8% |
| 1966 | 1,568,860 | +4.5% |
| 1965 | 1,501,086 | +1.4% |
| 1964 | 1,480,782 | +5.6% |
| 1963 | 1,402,856 | −3.6% |
| 1962 | 1,455,214 | +2.3% |
| 1961 | 1,423,066 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports9,535 t USD 2.4 m
Exporter rank20 of 91
Imports20,057 t USD 13.5 m
Importer rank15 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 Ireland?

Ireland produced 5.6 million t in 2023, 3.9% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Ireland ranked 7th 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 Ireland changed?

It rose by 77% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +11% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.

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

In 2024 Ireland reported exports of 9,535 t (USD 2.4 m) and imports of 20,057 t (USD 13.5 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 Ireland 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/)[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/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/canada/)
[All countries producing skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/)

## Other products of Ireland

[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/ireland/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/ireland/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/ireland/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/ireland/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ireland/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/ireland/)[Butter of cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/ireland/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/ireland/)[Whey, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/ireland/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/ireland/)[Skim milk and whey powder](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/ireland/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/ireland/)
[Agricultural production in Ireland](https://husfarm.com/production/country/ireland/)

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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