Ghee from cow milk — Production in India

India: Ghee from cow milk — Production was 427,500 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
427,500 t
Change on year
up 14.0%
World rank
1st
of 22 countries
All-time high
427,500 t
in 2023
All-time low
150 t
in 1985
Years of data
39
1985–2023

Ghee from cow milk — Production in India, 1985–2023

0100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k1985200420231985: 150 t1986: 200 t1987: 5.0k t1988: 8.1k t1989: 11.6k t1990: 17.6k t1991: 22.6k t1992: 28.1k t1993: 33.5k t1994: 39.5k t1995: 45.0k t1996: 60.0k t1997: 55.0k t1998: 80.0k t1999: 110.0k t2000: 95.0k t2001: 80.0k t2002: 100.0k t2003: 105.0k t2004: 100.0k t2005: 105.0k t2006: 100.0k t2007: 117.5k t2008: 110.0k t2009: 100.0k t2010: 115.1k t2011: 121.2k t2012: 125.3k t2013: 130.2k t2014: 139.8k t2015: 155.1k t2016: 164.2k t2017: 176.0k t2018: 189.0k t2019: 203.1k t2020: 236.8k t2021: 230.8k t2022: 375.0k t2023: 427.5k t

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for ghee from cow milk — production in India is 427,500 t, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.

That represents a change of up 14.0% on the previous year and up 228.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, ghee from cow milk — production in India peaked at 427,500 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 150 t, in 1985.

India ranks 1st of 22 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 5,000 t 150 t 11,550 t 5
1990s 49,150 t 17,550 t 110,050 t 10
2000s 101,300 t 80,050 t 117,550 t 10
2010s 151,897 t 115,075 t 203,149 t 10
2020s 317,527 t 230,785 t 427,500 t 4

Countries ranked near India

  1. 2 Bangladesh 32,200 t compare
  2. 3 Nepal 22,779 t compare
  3. 4 United Republic of Tanzania 20,308 t compare

See the full ranking of 45 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is ghee from cow milk — production in India?
Ghee from cow milk — production in India was 427,500 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest ghee from cow milk — production recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 427,500 t in 2023.
What is the lowest ghee from cow milk — production recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was 150 t in 1985.
How does India rank for ghee from cow milk — production?
India ranks 1st out of 22 countries with data for 2023.
Is ghee from cow milk — production rising or falling in India?
Over the last ten years it is up 228.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this India 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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