Global milk production reached 935.9 million tons in 2022

According to the expert, the volume of cow's milk production amounted to 757.5 million tons (+0.7%) compared to 2021. The greatest growth dynamics were shown by buffalo milk, of which 142.5 million tons were produced, which is 3.3% more than in 2021.

Goat milk production in 2002 amounted to 21.3 million tons (+0.3%)%), sheep milk - 10.4 million tons, decreasing by 0.7%.

34% of cow's milk production occurred in the Asian region, which, according to this indicator, has grown by 4.5% per year over the past 7 years, demonstrating the highest growth dynamics.

The second fastest growing region is North America, showing annual production growth of +1.3% over 7 years and accounting for 19% of total cow's milk production.

EU countries occupy a share of 20% with an annual growth of 0.6%.

In 2022, milk production did not increase in the EU-27. In most European countries, milk production is declining. The largest milk producers in the EU are Germany - 32.4 million tons (-0.4%), France - 24.6 million tons (-0.8%), Poland - 15.2 million tons (+2.2%) , the Netherlands - 4 million tons (+1%) and Italy - 3.2 million tons (-0.5%).

"The fastest growth in 2022 was demonstrated by China, which increased production by 6.8% to 39.3 million tons. Ukraine showed the most negative dynamics: production decreased by 10.8% to 7.6 million tons, which is associated with the outbreak of hostilities on the territory of the country,” said Laurent Damien.