Ghee from cow milk — Production in Australia

Australia: Ghee from cow milk — Production was 9,479 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
9,479 t
Change on year
down 12.9%
World rank
7th
of 22 countries
All-time high
12,500 t
in 2011
All-time low
70 t
in 1989
Years of data
35
1988–2023

Ghee from cow milk — Production in Australia, 1988–2023

02.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k1988200520231988: 130 t1989: 70 t1990: 240 t1991: 210 t1992: 245 t1993: 325 t1994: 350 t1995: 755 t1996: 590 t1998: 1.0k t1999: 1.2k t2000: 765 t2001: 575 t2002: 930 t2003: 680 t2004: 715 t2005: 635 t2006: 735 t2007: 540 t2008: 305 t2009: 712.5 t2010: 8.9k t2011: 12.5k t2012: 9.1k t2013: 8.7k t2014: 9.5k t2015: 8.4k t2016: 8.9k t2017: 8.4k t2018: 8.1k t2019: 10.2k t2020: 10.2k t2021: 10.4k t2022: 10.9k t2023: 9.5k t

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

Australia recorded 9,479 t for ghee from cow milk — production in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.9% on the previous year and up 9.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, ghee from cow milk — production in Australia peaked at 12,500 t in 2011 and was at its lowest, 70 t, in 1989.

That places Australia 7th out of 22 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 100 t 70 t 130 t 2
1990s 545.56 t 210 t 1,160 t 9
2000s 659.25 t 305 t 930 t 10
2010s 9,268 t 8,109 t 12,500 t 10
2020s 10,258 t 9,479 t 10,885 t 4

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 5 Ethiopia 17,989 t compare
  2. 6 Ethiopia PDR 9,600 t compare
  3. 7 Australia and New Zealand 9,479 t compare
  4. 9 Somalia 8,836 t compare
  5. 10 Argentina 8,807 t compare

See the full ranking of 45 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is ghee from cow milk — production in Australia?
Ghee from cow milk — production in Australia was 9,479 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest ghee from cow milk — production recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 12,500 t in 2011.
What is the lowest ghee from cow milk — production recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 70 t in 1989.
How does Australia rank for ghee from cow milk — production?
Australia ranks 7th out of 22 countries with data for 2023.
Is ghee from cow milk — production rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is up 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Ghee from cow milk — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Ghee from cow milk — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
45 places, 2,106 data points, 1961–2023
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