India is the Largest Milk Producer in World

Milk Production in India

India is the world's largest milk producer, accounting for 25% of all milk produced worldwide. In the past nine years, between the years 2014–15 and 2022–23, India's milk production has increased by 58%, reaching 230.58 Mn Tonnes in 2022–23. The milk creation has expanded at CAGR 6% over the course of the last ten years.

States with Highest Milk Production

The following states produce the most milk: Uttar Pradesh (15.72%), Rajasthan (14.44%) Madhya Pradesh (8.73%), Gujarat (7.49%) and Andhra Pradesh (6.70%). Together, they produce 53.08 percent of the nation's milk; total Milk production in the country.

Dairy Products Export

And India's Export of Dairy Products Worldwide was 63,738.47 MT for the value $272.64 million during the year 2023-24

Major export destinations: 

United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, USA, Singapore, and Bhutan

Major dairy products exported: 

Ghee and butter, milk powder, and cheese

Top dairy exporting companies: 

Anand Milk Union Limited (AMUL), Mother Dairy, Britannia Industries Limited

India is one of the world's largest producers of milk and milk products, but its overall share of dairy product exports is only 0.25% because most dairy products are consumed in large quantities at home.