Leading producers of cow milk worldwide 2020, by country
The leading producer of cow milk worldwide was the European Union in 2020. In that year, the 28 countries of the European Union collectively produced about 157.5 million metric tons of cow milk. The United States came in second with a production volume of around 101 million metric tons.
International dairy trade
The export value of dairy product worldwide reached 54 billion U.S. dollars in 2019, up from 52 billion U.S. dollars in the previous year. As the top producer of cow milk worldwide, the European Union also was the top exporter of dairy products.
Leading dairy processors
The Dairy Farmers of America, based in the United States, is the biggest player in the global dairy market, while New Zealand is home to the second largest dairy production company, Fonterra. When it comes to dairy processing and dairy products, Nestlé USA is the leading company in North America, generating 11.4 billion dollars in sales in 2019.
International dairy trade
The export value of dairy product worldwide reached 54 billion U.S. dollars in 2019, up from 52 billion U.S. dollars in the previous year. As the top producer of cow milk worldwide, the European Union also was the top exporter of dairy products.
Leading dairy processors
The Dairy Farmers of America, based in the United States, is the biggest player in the global dairy market, while New Zealand is home to the second largest dairy production company, Fonterra. When it comes to dairy processing and dairy products, Nestlé USA is the leading company in North America, generating 11.4 billion dollars in sales in 2019.
