> In 2023 New Zealand produced 8.6 million t of skim milk of cows, the 4th largest in the world (6.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 3.8%.

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

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# Skim milk of cows production in New Zealand

In 2023 New Zealand produced 8.6 million t of skim milk of cows, the 4th largest in the world (6.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 3.8%. The record was 9.3 million t in 2016.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 20238.6 million t
World rank4 of 128
10-year change+3.8%
Record9.3 million t2016

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

## New Zealand compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total6.0%6.5% in 2013
10-year change+3.8%world +11%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 | [Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/germany/) | 12,278,335 | 8.6% |
| 3 | [France](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/france/) | 8,884,571 | 6.2% |
| 4 | **New Zealand** | 8,623,918 | 6.0% |
| 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% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 8,623,918 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 8,424,955 | +5.7% |
| 2021 | 7,972,977 | −9.7% |
| 2020 | 8,825,006 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 8,805,205 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 8,598,132 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 8,449,050 | −9.0% |
| 2016 | 9,284,500 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 9,261,814 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 9,141,477 | +10% |
| 2013 | 8,305,128 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 8,256,536 | +14% |
| 2011 | 7,216,425 | −0.5% |
| 2010 | 7,254,148 | +7.9% |
| 2009 | 6,724,830 | −0.9% |
| 2008 | 6,782,955 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 6,772,632 | −0.6% |
| 2006 | 6,814,482 | +5.7% |
| 2005 | 6,445,272 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 6,439,320 | +5.6% |
| 2003 | 6,097,684 | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 5,934,107 | +4.8% |
| 2001 | 5,661,316 | +9.1% |
| 2000 | 5,189,609 | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 5,089,769 | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 5,076,684 | −1.2% |
| 1997 | 5,136,390 | +13% |
| 1996 | 4,550,583 | +8.2% |
| 1995 | 4,205,460 | −11% |
| 1994 | 4,709,520 | +9.0% |
| 1993 | 4,321,524 | +5.7% |
| 1992 | 4,090,140 | +5.7% |
| 1991 | 3,868,800 | −7.4% |
| 1990 | 4,177,560 | +17% |
| 1989 | 3,580,500 | −14% |
| 1988 | 4,172,910 | +4.7% |
| 1987 | 3,984,948 | −16% |
| 1986 | 4,759,740 | −0.5% |
| 1985 | 4,781,632 | +2.0% |
| 1984 | 4,686,540 | +14% |
| 1983 | 4,111,865 | +2.3% |
| 1982 | 4,017,916 | −6.5% |
| 1981 | 4,295,949 | −0.7% |
| 1980 | 4,327,169 | +1.4% |
| 1979 | 4,267,910 | +6.9% |
| 1978 | 3,992,630 | −9.4% |
| 1977 | 4,408,437 | +2.0% |
| 1976 | 4,320,548 | +4.8% |
| 1975 | 4,123,499 | +15% |
| 1974 | 3,599,518 | −8.7% |
| 1973 | 3,941,814 | −4.8% |
| 1972 | 4,140,500 | +6.7% |
| 1971 | 3,879,662 | −2.2% |
| 1970 | 3,968,347 | −13% |
| 1969 | 4,578,176 | +7.9% |
| 1968 | 4,243,488 | −3.5% |
| 1967 | 4,395,831 | +2.6% |
| 1966 | 4,284,789 | +4.3% |
| 1965 | 4,108,610 | +5.7% |
| 1964 | 3,885,921 | +7.8% |
| 1963 | 3,604,406 | +2.9% |
| 1962 | 3,501,459 | −1.0% |
| 1961 | 3,537,971 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports7,255 t USD 6.2 m
Exporter rank25 of 91
Imports12 t USD 31,000
Importer rank160 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 New Zealand?

New Zealand produced 8.6 million t in 2023, 6.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

New Zealand ranked 4th 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 New Zealand changed?

It rose by 3.8% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +11% for the world. The record was 9.3 million t in 2016.

### Does New Zealand export or import skim milk of cows?

In 2024 New Zealand reported exports of 7,255 t (USD 6.2 m) and imports of 12 t (USD 31,000), 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 New Zealand 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/)[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/)[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 New Zealand

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/new-zealand/)[Whole milk powder](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/new-zealand/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/new-zealand/)[Kiwi fruit](https://husfarm.com/production/kiwi-fruit/new-zealand/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/new-zealand/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/new-zealand/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/new-zealand/)[Butter of cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/new-zealand/)[Sheep meat](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/new-zealand/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/new-zealand/)[Skim milk and whey powder](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/new-zealand/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/new-zealand/)
[Agricultural production in New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/country/new-zealand/)

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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