Whole milk, evaporated production in Australia
In 2023 Australia produced 31,861 t of whole milk, evaporated, the 16th largest in the world (1.11% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 653%. The record was 61,797 t in 1971.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 31,861 t
- World rank
- 16 of 60
- 10-year change
- +653%
- Record
- 61,797 t
- 1971
Whole milk, evaporated in Australia, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Australia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 1.1%
- 0.16% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +653%
- world +6.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Thailand | 32,800 | 1.1% |
| 15 | Malaysia | 31,868 | 1.1% |
| 16 | Australia | 31,861 | 1.1% |
| 17 | Israel | 30,943 | 1.1% |
| 18 | United Kingdom | 30,598 | 1.1% |
Map of world production of whole milk, evaporated
Share of the world total; Australia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 31,861 | −13% |
| 2022 | 36,587 | +33% |
| 2021 | 27,432 | −3.9% |
| 2020 | 28,558 | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 27,000 | +55% |
| 2018 | 17,448 | −7.9% |
| 2017 | 18,943 | +43% |
| 2016 | 13,260 | +39% |
| 2015 | 9,570 | +74% |
| 2014 | 5,510 | +30% |
| 2013 | 4,230 | +18% |
| 2012 | 3,600 | +33% |
| 2011 | 2,700 | +10% |
| 2010 | 2,450 | +6.5% |
| 2009 | 2,300 | −21% |
| 2008 | 2,900 | −26% |
| 2007 | 3,900 | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 3,600 | −37% |
| 2005 | 5,700 | −16% |
| 2004 | 6,800 | +13% |
| 2003 | 6,000 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 6,000 | +50% |
| 2001 | 4,000 | −60% |
| 2000 | 10,000 | −60% |
| 1999 | 25,000 | +213% |
| 1998 | 8,000 | +60% |
| 1997 | 5,000 | −78% |
| 1996 | 22,245 | −1.3% |
| 1995 | 22,531 | −11% |
| 1994 | 25,210 | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 25,071 | +5.6% |
| 1992 | 23,738 | −9.6% |
| 1991 | 26,252 | −19% |
| 1990 | 32,560 | +51% |
| 1989 | 21,604 | −14% |
| 1988 | 25,151 | −16% |
| 1987 | 29,975 | +0.6% |
| 1986 | 29,785 | −7.5% |
| 1985 | 32,213 | +16% |
| 1984 | 27,796 | −16% |
| 1983 | 33,017 | −16% |
| 1982 | 39,080 | −11% |
| 1981 | 43,825 | +7.1% |
| 1980 | 40,916 | +4.6% |
| 1979 | 39,110 | +4.1% |
| 1978 | 37,554 | −2.5% |
| 1977 | 38,501 | +7.8% |
| 1976 | 35,715 | +3.1% |
| 1975 | 34,627 | +3.7% |
| 1974 | 33,396 | −28% |
| 1973 | 46,288 | −3.2% |
| 1972 | 47,832 | −23% |
| 1971 | 61,797 | +8.2% |
| 1970 | 57,128 | +41% |
| 1969 | 40,601 | +1.8% |
| 1968 | 39,891 | −4.1% |
| 1967 | 41,594 | +3.6% |
| 1966 | 40,135 | +1.9% |
| 1965 | 39,396 | +21% |
| 1964 | 32,642 | +12% |
| 1963 | 29,215 | −2.0% |
| 1962 | 29,798 | +2.6% |
| 1961 | 29,050 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 32,407 t USD 85.0 m
- Exporter rank
- 8 of 80
- Imports
- 4,330 t USD 11.4 m
- Importer rank
- 29 of 160
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 whole milk, evaporated in Australia?
Australia produced 31,861 t in 2023, 1.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Australia rank in the world for production of whole milk, evaporated?
Australia ranked 16th of 60 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Peru with 17.9% of the world total.
How has the production of whole milk, evaporated in Australia changed?
It rose by 653% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +6.8% for the world. The record was 61,797 t in 1971.
Does Australia export or import whole milk, evaporated?
In 2024 Australia reported exports of 32,407 t (USD 85.0 m) and imports of 4,330 t (USD 11.4 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 Australia 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.

