> In 2023 Australia produced 29,517 t of whole milk powder, the 21st largest in the world (0.59% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 73%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/australia/

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# Whole milk powder production in Australia

In 2023 Australia produced 29,517 t of whole milk powder, the 21st largest in the world (0.59% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 73%. The record was 239,000 t in 2002.

Production, 202329,517 t
World rank21 of 61
10-year change−73%
Record239,000 t2002

## Whole milk powder in Australia, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Australia compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.59%3.2% in 2013
10-year change−73%world +48%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 19 | [Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/kazakhstan/) | 39,932 | 0.80% |
| 20 | [Denmark](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/denmark/) | 33,100 | 0.66% |
| 21 | **Australia** | 29,517 | 0.59% |
| 22 | [Sweden](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/sweden/) | 29,430 | 0.59% |
| 23 | [Venezuela](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/venezuela/) | 25,306 | 0.50% |

[Full ranking of 61 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/)

### Map of world production of whole milk powder

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 29,517 | −30% |
| 2022 | 42,150 | −20% |
| 2021 | 52,458 | +18% |
| 2020 | 44,636 | −6.1% |
| 2019 | 47,534 | −42% |
| 2018 | 82,499 | +30% |
| 2017 | 63,242 | −4.4% |
| 2016 | 66,125 | −32% |
| 2015 | 96,840 | −3.2% |
| 2014 | 100,000 | −8.1% |
| 2013 | 108,800 | −23% |
| 2012 | 140,400 | −7.2% |
| 2011 | 151,300 | +20% |
| 2010 | 126,000 | −13% |
| 2009 | 145,000 | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 142,000 | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 135,000 | −15% |
| 2006 | 158,000 | −16% |
| 2005 | 189,000 | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 187,000 | −5.6% |
| 2003 | 198,000 | −17% |
| 2002 | 239,000 | +17% |
| 2001 | 205,000 | +9.8% |
| 2000 | 186,700 | +29% |
| 1999 | 144,800 | +13% |
| 1998 | 128,000 | −4.3% |
| 1997 | 133,700 | +18% |
| 1996 | 113,000 | +8.2% |
| 1995 | 104,400 | +12% |
| 1994 | 92,881 | +16% |
| 1993 | 79,755 | +18% |
| 1992 | 67,446 | +13% |
| 1991 | 59,682 | +5.7% |
| 1990 | 56,476 | −17% |
| 1989 | 68,038 | +6.7% |
| 1988 | 63,743 | −2.4% |
| 1987 | 65,283 | +26% |
| 1986 | 51,917 | +16% |
| 1985 | 44,649 | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 44,052 | −12% |
| 1983 | 50,000 | −16% |
| 1982 | 59,700 | −20% |
| 1981 | 75,000 | −6.1% |
| 1980 | 79,853 | +3.1% |
| 1979 | 77,451 | +0.1% |
| 1978 | 77,352 | +32% |
| 1977 | 58,634 | +40% |
| 1976 | 41,956 | −5.6% |
| 1975 | 44,447 | +19% |
| 1974 | 37,369 | +0.8% |
| 1973 | 37,080 | +29% |
| 1972 | 28,764 | +12% |
| 1971 | 25,634 | +4.9% |
| 1970 | 24,444 | −1.0% |
| 1969 | 24,681 | +15% |
| 1968 | 21,442 | −1.4% |
| 1967 | 21,748 | +6.4% |
| 1966 | 20,439 | +3.2% |
| 1965 | 19,808 | +3.5% |
| 1964 | 19,132 | +7.1% |
| 1963 | 17,860 | −13% |
| 1962 | 20,560 | +9.1% |
| 1961 | 18,853 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports55,396 t USD 319 m
Exporter rank9 of 104
Imports37,396 t USD 140 m
Importer rank19 of 190
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-powder/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of whole milk powder in Australia?

Australia produced 29,517 t in 2023, 0.59% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Australia rank in the world for production of whole milk powder?

Australia ranked 21st of 61 countries in 2023. The largest producer was New Zealand with 27.9% of the world total.

### How has the production of whole milk powder in Australia changed?

It fell by 73% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +48% for the world. The record was 239,000 t in 2002.

### Does Australia export or import whole milk powder?

In 2024 Australia reported exports of 55,396 t (USD 319 m) and imports of 37,396 t (USD 140 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. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/new-zealand/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/india/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/brazil/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/argentina/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/mexico/)[Uruguay](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/uruguay/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/germany/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/uzbekistan/)[Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/netherlands/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/france/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/united-kingdom/)[Ireland](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/ireland/)
[All countries producing whole milk powder](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/)

## Other products of Australia

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/australia/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/australia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/australia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/australia/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/australia/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/australia/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/australia/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/australia/)[Seed cotton](https://husfarm.com/production/seed-cotton/australia/)[Chick peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/chick-peas/australia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/australia/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/australia/)
[Agricultural production in Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/australia/)

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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