Top Countries Shaping Global Dairy Industry

06 FEB 2024

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India 

India's rise to the top is a testament to the hard work and dedication of its dairy farmers and the support provided by the government. With a promising future, India is on its way to becoming a dairy superpower meeting the demands of a growing population.

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USA

Milk is an important American economic good not only because Americans drink a lot of milk and consume its by-products, but also because it is a significant export. The reason for the success of the dairy industry in this country is technological advances, the centralization of milk production and large pastures.

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China

The dairy industry in this country is one of the fastest developing sectors within the food and beverage industry. Dairy products are seen as a fundamental element of a healthy diet. 

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Brazil

The country has vast areas of pastures suitable for raising dairy cattle. The large territorial extension, together with climatic and cultural variations are the reason for the success of the dairy industry.

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Germany

According to the country's Ministry of Agriculture, nowhere else in Europe is there more milk production and more pork. Nearly half of all farmers keep animals to produce milk, meat, or both.n

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Russia

Russia is the largest country in the world, occupying more than one-eighth of the inhabited land area on Earth. However, only a small part of the territory is suitable for human survival due to the harsh climate and very low level of fertilization. 

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France

In addition to being the most visited country in the world, France also has its stars when it comes to dairy products. Milk production reached its lowest level since 2013, settling at around 2 million tons in June 2022.

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Pakistan

Pakistan's livestock sector is the economic engine for poverty alleviation. This country is one of the leading milk producers in Asia and milk is a staple in the Pakistani diet.

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New Zealand 

Although geographically small, this country is an important producer of milk, which is the country's main export product. It is important to consider that in New Zealand there are almost as many cows as people.

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Turkey 

The Turkish dairy industry has expanded in recent years, meeting domestic demand for dairy products. The level of liquid milk consumption is very low, with the most common form of consumption being yogurt, followed by white cheese (feta type) and ayran (salty liquid milk drink).