> 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%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-evaporated/south-africa/

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# 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.

[Market prices in South Africa](https://husfarm.com/country/south-africa/)

Production, 202345,106 t
World rank10 of 60
10-year change−17%
Record54,524 t2013

## Whole milk, evaporated in South Africa, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## South Africa compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total1.6%2.0% in 2013
10-year change−17%world +6.8%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 8 | [Belarus](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-evaporated/belarus/) | 145,905 | 5.1% |
| 9 | [China](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-evaporated/china/) | 112,101 | 3.9% |
| 10 | **South Africa** | 45,106 | 1.6% |
| 11 | [Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-evaporated/japan/) | 36,509 | 1.3% |
| 12 | [Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-evaporated/canada/) | 36,293 | 1.3% |

[Full ranking of 60 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-evaporated/)

### Map of world production of whole milk, evaporated

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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

Exports18,234 t USD 4.6 m
Exporter rank13 of 80
Imports388 t USD 620,000
Importer rank85 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](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-evaporated/)

## 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

[Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-evaporated/peru/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-evaporated/germany/)[Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-evaporated/netherlands/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-evaporated/united-states/)[Saudi Arabia](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-evaporated/saudi-arabia/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-evaporated/russia/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-evaporated/mexico/)[Belarus](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-evaporated/belarus/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-evaporated/china/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-evaporated/japan/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-evaporated/canada/)[Belgium](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-evaporated/belgium/)
[All countries producing whole milk, evaporated](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-evaporated/)

## Other products of South Africa

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/south-africa/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/south-africa/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/south-africa/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/south-africa/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/south-africa/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/south-africa/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/south-africa/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/south-africa/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/south-africa/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/south-africa/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/south-africa/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/south-africa/)
[Agricultural production in South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/country/south-africa/)

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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