2023 Year Raw Milk Production Statistics

According to the data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), raw milk production decreased by 0.4 percent in 2023, reaching 21 million 481 thousand 567 tons. These data were obtained from the Agricultural Enterprises Animal Production Survey.

The estimated raw milk production in 2022, which was 21 million 563 thousand 492 tons, showed a slight decrease in 2023. Goat milk production increased by 0.5 percent, while cow milk production increased by 0.2 percent. However, sheep milk production decreased by 12.5 percent, and buffalo milk production decreased by 1.3 percent.

The distribution of raw milk production by types in 2023 is as follows: Cow milk accounted for 92.9 percent, sheep milk for 4.3 percent, goat milk for 2.5 percent, and buffalo milk for 0.2 percent of the total production.