Whole milk powder production in Colombia
In 2023 Colombia produced 46,895 t of whole milk powder, the 16th largest in the world (0.93% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 14%. The record was 47,614 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 46,895 t
- World rank
- 16 of 61
- 10-year change
- +14%
- Record
- 47,614 t
- 2022
Whole milk powder in Colombia, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Colombia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.93%
- 1.2% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +14%
- world +48%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | United States | 50,290 | 1.0% |
| 15 | Chile | 48,504 | 0.97% |
| 16 | Colombia | 46,895 | 0.93% |
| 17 | Japan | 43,427 | 0.87% |
| 18 | Belgium | 40,684 | 0.81% |
Map of world production of whole milk powder
Share of the world total; Colombia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46,895 | −1.5% |
| 2022 | 47,614 | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 44,866 | −1.1% |
| 2020 | 45,372 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 43,794 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 43,630 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 42,349 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 41,746 | −3.9% |
| 2015 | 43,460 | −1.4% |
| 2014 | 44,093 | +6.9% |
| 2013 | 41,250 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 41,250 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 41,250 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 41,250 | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 40,250 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 40,250 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 40,250 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 40,250 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 40,250 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 40,000 | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 39,500 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 39,500 | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 39,000 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 39,000 | +1.0% |
| 1999 | 38,600 | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 37,900 | +8.3% |
| 1997 | 35,000 | +17% |
| 1996 | 30,000 | +150% |
| 1995 | 12,000 | −11% |
| 1994 | 13,500 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 13,500 | −6.9% |
| 1992 | 14,500 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 14,500 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 14,500 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 14,500 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 14,500 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 14,500 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 14,500 | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 14,000 | +0.7% |
| 1984 | 13,900 | +0.7% |
| 1983 | 13,800 | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 13,700 | +1.5% |
| 1981 | 13,500 | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 13,200 | +1.5% |
| 1979 | 13,000 | +4.0% |
| 1978 | 12,500 | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 12,100 | +10% |
| 1976 | 11,000 | +21% |
| 1975 | 9,075 | +6.5% |
| 1974 | 8,518 | −35% |
| 1973 | 13,110 | +6.5% |
| 1972 | 12,310 | +23% |
| 1971 | 10,000 | +20% |
| 1970 | 8,330 | +15% |
| 1969 | 7,269 | −14% |
| 1968 | 8,485 | −11% |
| 1967 | 9,481 | +25% |
| 1966 | 7,577 | +8.0% |
| 1965 | 7,014 | +60% |
| 1964 | 4,381 | −25% |
| 1963 | 5,807 | +19% |
| 1962 | 4,890 | −29% |
| 1961 | 6,849 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 8,211 t USD 35.7 m
- Exporter rank
- 25 of 104
- Imports
- 14,791 t USD 58.5 m
- Importer rank
- 37 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
Questions and answers
What is the production of whole milk powder in Colombia?
Colombia produced 46,895 t in 2023, 0.93% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Colombia rank in the world for production of whole milk powder?
Colombia ranked 16th 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 Colombia changed?
It rose by 14% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +48% for the world. The record was 47,614 t in 2022.
Does Colombia export or import whole milk powder?
In 2024 Colombia reported exports of 8,211 t (USD 35.7 m) and imports of 14,791 t (USD 58.5 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 Colombia 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.