> In 2023 South Korea produced 1.5 million t of skim milk of cows, the 24th largest in the world (1.05% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 6.4%.

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

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# Skim milk of cows production in South Korea

In 2023 South Korea produced 1.5 million t of skim milk of cows, the 24th largest in the world (1.05% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 6.4%. The record was 2.0 million t in 2018.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 20231.5 million t
World rank24 of 128
10-year change−6.4%
Record2.0 million t2018

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

## South Korea compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total1.1%1.3% in 2013
10-year change−6.4%world +11%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 22 | [Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/australia/) | 1,619,207 | 1.1% |
| 23 | [Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/japan/) | 1,599,230 | 1.1% |
| 24 | **South Korea** | 1,505,820 | 1.1% |
| 25 | [Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/tanzania/) | 1,322,943 | 0.93% |
| 26 | [Austria](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/austria/) | 1,132,729 | 0.79% |

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

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

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; South Korea is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 1,505,820 | −1.4% |
| 2022 | 1,527,643 | −3.4% |
| 2021 | 1,581,970 | −2.0% |
| 2020 | 1,614,366 | +16% |
| 2019 | 1,396,353 | −31% |
| 2018 | 2,019,379 | +27% |
| 2017 | 1,587,898 | −0.4% |
| 2016 | 1,594,353 | −4.1% |
| 2015 | 1,663,097 | −4.7% |
| 2014 | 1,745,640 | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 1,608,382 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 1,592,751 | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 1,533,968 | −2.6% |
| 2010 | 1,575,335 | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 1,542,420 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 1,520,145 | −0.2% |
| 2007 | 1,523,895 | −2.8% |
| 2006 | 1,567,215 | −0.0% |
| 2005 | 1,567,500 | −4.0% |
| 2004 | 1,632,290 | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 1,618,800 | +8.1% |
| 2002 | 1,497,675 | −2.7% |
| 2001 | 1,539,418 | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 1,479,454 | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 1,441,758 | +8.5% |
| 1998 | 1,328,575 | −8.5% |
| 1997 | 1,452,075 | +3.6% |
| 1996 | 1,402,010 | −4.0% |
| 1995 | 1,459,675 | +5.6% |
| 1994 | 1,382,896 | +7.5% |
| 1993 | 1,286,300 | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 1,278,880 | +5.3% |
| 1991 | 1,214,188 | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 1,181,582 | +14% |
| 1989 | 1,039,816 | −11% |
| 1988 | 1,165,032 | +24% |
| 1987 | 938,449 | +19% |
| 1986 | 786,624 | +41% |
| 1985 | 558,053 | +16% |
| 1984 | 482,119 | +8.5% |
| 1983 | 444,194 | +21% |
| 1982 | 366,464 | +16% |
| 1981 | 315,764 | +40% |
| 1980 | 225,917 | +13% |
| 1979 | 200,409 | −4.1% |
| 1978 | 208,869 | +8.7% |
| 1977 | 192,073 | +22% |
| 1976 | 156,916 | +42% |
| 1975 | 110,298 | +24% |
| 1974 | 88,825 | +47% |
| 1973 | 60,325 | +20% |
| 1972 | 50,350 | 0.0% |
| 1971 | 50,350 | +26% |
| 1970 | 39,995 | +75% |
| 1969 | 22,800 | +71% |
| 1968 | 13,300 | +87% |
| 1967 | 7,125 | +67% |
| 1966 | 4,275 | +50% |
| 1965 | 2,850 | +50% |
| 1964 | 1,900 | +100% |
| 1963 | 950 | +100% |
| 1962 | 475 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 475 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports266 t USD 489,000
Exporter rank50 of 91
Imports28 t USD 41,000
Importer rank144 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 South Korea?

South Korea produced 1.5 million t in 2023, 1.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

South Korea ranked 24th 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 South Korea changed?

It fell by 6.4% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +11% for the world. The record was 2.0 million t in 2018.

### Does South Korea export or import skim milk of cows?

In 2024 South Korea reported exports of 266 t (USD 489,000) and imports of 28 t (USD 41,000), 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 South Korea 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 South Korea

[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/south-korea/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/south-korea/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/south-korea/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/south-korea/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/south-korea/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/south-korea/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/south-korea/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/south-korea/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/south-korea/)[Tangerines and mandarins](https://husfarm.com/production/tangerines-mandarins/south-korea/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/south-korea/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/south-korea/)
[Agricultural production in South Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/country/south-korea/)

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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