Top 10 Countries Producing the Most Fresh Cow's Milk: The US Takes the Top Spot

Cow's milk is an important food source for humans, offering numerous benefits for growth and intelligence.

In addition, milk is used to make various food products, such as cheese, butter, ice cream, and yogurt. Cow's milk is even sold in various flavors, including vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and banana.

Several countries are known as the world's largest producers of cow's milk. The following is a list based on data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 2020:

1. United States - 101,251,009 tons
2. India - 87,822,387 tons
3. Brazil - 36,508,411 tons
4. China - 34,400,000 tons
5. Germany - 33,164,910 tons
6. Russia - 31,959,801 tons
7. France - 25,147,310 tons
8. Pakistan - 22,508,000 tons
9. New Zealand - 21,871,305 tons
10. Turkey - 20,000,000 tons

The United States (US) was the world's largest producer of fresh cow's milk in 2020, with production reaching 101,251,009 tons. US states known for their fresh milk production include California, Wisconsin, New York, and Idaho.

Holstein cows, with their distinctive black and white coats, produce over 90% of the cow's milk in the US. Jersey cows are the second most popular breed in the US, contributing 7% of total US milk production.

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