Whole milk, evaporated production in South Africa
In 2023 South Africa produced 45,106 t of whole milk, evaporated, the 10th largest in the world (1.57% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 17%. The record was 54,524 t in 2013.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 45,106 t
- World rank
- 10 of 60
- 10-year change
- −17%
- Record
- 54,524 t
- 2013
Whole milk, evaporated in South Africa, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
South Africa compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 1.6%
- 2.0% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −17%
- world +6.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Belarus | 145,905 | 5.1% |
| 9 | China | 112,101 | 3.9% |
| 10 | South Africa | 45,106 | 1.6% |
| 11 | Japan | 36,509 | 1.3% |
| 12 | Canada | 36,293 | 1.3% |
Map of world production of whole milk, evaporated
Share of the world total; South Africa is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45,106 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 43,688 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 42,837 | −1.9% |
| 2020 | 43,688 | +9.2% |
| 2019 | 40,000 | +14% |
| 2018 | 35,000 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 35,000 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 35,000 | +17% |
| 2015 | 30,000 | −21% |
| 2014 | 38,000 | −30% |
| 2013 | 54,524 | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 52,603 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 51,426 | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 49,008 | +300% |
| 2009 | 12,250 | −5.4% |
| 2008 | 12,950 | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 12,250 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 12,250 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 12,250 | −7.9% |
| 2004 | 13,300 | −19% |
| 2003 | 16,450 | −15% |
| 2002 | 19,250 | −8.3% |
| 2001 | 21,000 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 21,000 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 21,000 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 21,000 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 21,000 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 21,000 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 21,000 | +20% |
| 1994 | 17,500 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 17,500 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 17,500 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 17,500 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 17,500 | +11% |
| 1989 | 15,750 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 15,750 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 15,750 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 15,750 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 15,750 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | 15,750 | 0.0% |
| 1983 | 15,750 | +13% |
| 1982 | 14,000 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | 14,000 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 14,000 | 0.0% |
| 1979 | 14,000 | 0.0% |
| 1978 | 14,000 | 0.0% |
| 1977 | 14,000 | +14% |
| 1976 | 12,250 | 0.0% |
| 1975 | 12,250 | 0.0% |
| 1974 | 12,250 | 0.0% |
| 1973 | 12,250 | 0.0% |
| 1972 | 12,250 | +17% |
| 1971 | 10,500 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 10,500 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 10,500 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 10,500 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 10,500 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 10,500 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 10,500 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 10,500 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 10,500 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 10,500 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 10,500 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 18,234 t USD 4.6 m
- Exporter rank
- 13 of 80
- Imports
- 388 t USD 620,000
- Importer rank
- 85 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 South Africa?
South Africa produced 45,106 t in 2023, 1.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does South Africa rank in the world for production of whole milk, evaporated?
South Africa ranked 10th 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 South Africa changed?
It fell by 17% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +6.8% for the world. The record was 54,524 t in 2013.
Does South Africa export or import whole milk, evaporated?
In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 18,234 t (USD 4.6 m) and imports of 388 t (USD 620,000), 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 Africa 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.