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Per Capita Consumption (KG): 79.3

India, the United States, China, Pakistan, and Brazil are the top 5 milk-producing countries in the world. Over the past thirty years, global milk production has grown substantially, surging by over 59%. In 1988 the world produced 530 million tons of milk, which escalated to 843 million tons by 2018. In the subsequent year, 2019, global milk production reached 881 million tons. Additionally, on an individual basis, per capita consumption of dairy products increased to 114.7 kilograms in 2019, marking a 1.2% uptick. The dairy industry carries significant economic importance in the United States, contributing $49 billion in direct economic impact.

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