How much milk does United States produce and export?
United States is the 2nd largest producer of milk: 102.5 million tonnes in 2024, 13% of the world's 788.6 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $2.1 billion in 2024, 9.6% of world exports of milk powders (HS 0402) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Mexico, which takes 47% of its milk exports by value.
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United States's milk production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 102.5 million tonnes | 13% | +0.9% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14% | 16% | 15% | 14% | 13% |
United States's milk exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $2.1 billion | 9.6% | 689,739 t | $3,028 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 0402 (Milk and cream, concentrated or sweetened (powders)).
Where United States's milk goes
| Destination | Value | Share of United States's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $975M | 47% |
| Philippines | $240M | 11% |
| Indonesia | $142M | 6.8% |
| Malaysia | $94M | 4.5% |
| Peru | $91M | 4.4% |
How much milk United States uses
United States's domestic supply of milk was 104 million tonnes in 2023, 9.6% of the world's. Food supply was 226 kg per person a year, 22nd highest of 142 countries with a million or more people. It produced 99% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 6%. FAO's item is "Milk, excluding butter (whole-milk equivalent)". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
The milk price United States sells into
The benchmark price, Milk, USDA Class III spot, United States, was $19.66/cwt in August 2026, down 7% over twelve months. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Milk price history.
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