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10 World's Largest Country Producers of Yoghurt
10 World's Largest Country Producers of Yoghurt– According
to the data of FAO
Statistical Database (FAOSTAT) in 2021, there are some of the largest yoghurt-producing
countries in the world. Probably, high production can indicate high yoghurt
consumption from residents of each of these countries. There is a positive
correlation between production and consumption.
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There are many nutrients in yoghurt that are beneficial for
the health of the body. The nutritional content in Yoghurt, based on the source
of the Hello Sehat site, shows that a glass of yoghurt
as much as 100 grams contains Energy: 52 kcal; Protein: 3.3 grams; Fat: 2.5
grams; Carbohydrates: 4 grams; Vitamin A: 22 milligrams; Thiamine (vitamin B1):
0.04 milligrams; Riboflavin (vitamin B2): 0.1 milligrams; Niacin (vitamin B3):
0.2 milligrams; Calcium: 120 milligrams; Phosphorus: 90 milligrams; Iron: 0.1
milligrams; Sodium: 40 milligrams; Potassium: 299 milligrams; Zinc: 0.6
milligrams.
In general, yoghurt is a food produced by
fermenting milk. This fermentation process is assisted by the presence of
bacteria that produce lactic acid. Some of the bacteria used are Lactobacillus
bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus bacteria.
Both types of bacteria will break down lactose (milk sugar) into lactic
acid and various aroma and taste components. Lactobacillus
bulgaricus is more involved in the formation of aroma, while Streptococcus
thermophilus is more involved in the formation of the flavor of yoghurt.
The World’s Production of Yoghurt from 2000 to 2021
|
Years |
Production of Yoghurt From 2000
to 2021 |
|
(Tons) |
|
|
2000 |
31,015 |
|
2001 |
44,882 |
|
2002 |
54,640 |
|
2003 |
55,613 |
|
2004 |
61,821 |
|
2005 |
67,132 |
|
2006 |
109,812 |
|
2007 |
113,609 |
|
2008 |
93,238 |
|
2009 |
79,187 |
|
2010 |
131,587 |
|
2011 |
134,301 |
|
2012 |
171,828 |
|
2013 |
220,148 |
|
2014 |
238,174 |
|
2015 |
283,409 |
|
2016 |
185,555 |
|
2017 |
269,006 |
|
2018 |
269,270 |
|
2019 |
4,556,331 |
|
2020 |
4,555,655 |
|
2021
4,159,773 |
|
Based on the Worldwide statistics of FAO Statistical
Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the world’s production of yoghurt has increased
from time to time. In 2000, the world’s yoghurt production is just 30 thousand
tons. In 2021, after more than 20 years, the world’s production had jumped to
4.5 million tons.
The Statistical Production of Yoghurt in Based in 2021
|
Countries |
Yoghurt Production in
2021 |
|
(Tons) |
|
|
Africa |
3,493 |
|
Americas |
17,203 |
|
Asia |
220,592 |
|
Europe |
3,918,485 |
|
Source:
FAOSTAT, 2024 |
|
Based on Continent regions, the production of Yoghurt still
be dominated by Europe region. Basically, the europe region produced 3.9
million tons, followed by asia with output around 220 thousand tons. Menawhile,
america and africa have minor production with output 17 thousand tons, and 3.4
thosand tons, respectively.
Because of the plentiful benefits of yoghurt, many
countries are competing in producing yoghurt. But of all the countries
scattered throughout the world, there are 10 Biggest Largest Country
Producers of Yoghurt. The following is data related to the 10 Biggest Largest
Country Producers of Yoghurt. This data was obtained from the FAO Statistical
Database (FAO Stats), FAO, United Nations in 2021.
Table Ranking of the 10 World’s Largest Country Producers of Yoghurt in 2021
|
Rank |
Countries |
Yoghurt Production in
2021 |
|
(Tons) |
||
|
1 |
Germany |
851,070 |
|
2 |
Russian Federation |
544,501 |
|
3 |
France |
450,930 |
|
4 |
Belarus |
317,234 |
|
5 |
Poland |
269,090 |
|
6 |
Spain |
235,390 |
|
7 |
Greece |
201,090 |
|
8 |
Austria |
148,013 |
|
9 |
Sweden |
141,930 |
|
10 |
Netherlands (Kingdom of
the) |
132,150 |
|
Source: FAOSTAT, 2024 |
||
Brief Description of 10 World’s Largest Country Producers of Yoghurt
1.Germany
Germany still became the world’s biggest producer of Yoghurt
in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database, the production of Yoghurt
from Germany reached 851,070 tons. Some of the popular yoghurt product in
Germany are Berlin frozen yoghurt upstart and Wonderpots.
2.Russian Federation
Russia is the 2nd biggest producer of Yoghurt
in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the
production of Yoghurt from Russia reached 544,501 tons. In this country there
are some yoghurt brands. Some of them are PROSTOKVASHINO, Pavels Yoghurt,
Activia yoghurt is one of the most pospular yoghurt brand in Russia.
3.France
France is the 3rd biggest producer of Yoghurt
in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the
production of Yoghurt from France reached 450,930 tons. In this country, Danone
is the major yoghurt player in France. One of the most popular yoghurt brands
is Activia.
4.Belarus
Belarus is the 4th biggest producer of Yoghurt
in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the
production of Yoghurt from Belarus reached 317,234 tons.
5.Poland
Poland is the next biggest producer of Yoghurt in 2021.
Based on FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the yoghurt production
from Poland reached 269,090 tons. In Polad, there are some popular yoghurt
brands. Some of them are Danio, Danonki, Monte, Activia, and Jogobella.
6.Spain
Spain is the 6th biggest producer of Yoghurt
in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the
production of Yoghurt from Spain reached 235,390 tons. Some of yoghurt
brand in Spian are Yolado, Las 2 Vacas. Furthermore, in this country, there are
llaollao. llaollao is a Spanish frozen yoghurt franchise brand founded in
Denia in the province of Alicante, Spain.
7. Greece
Greece is the 8th biggest producer of Yoghurt
in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the
production of Yoghurt from Greece reached 201,090 tons. In Grecce, there are
some yoghurt brands. Some of them are FAGE Total, Stonyfield Organic Greek, 365
by Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Plain, Fage BestSelf Plain Greek Yoghurt,
WALLABY ORGANIC Aussie Greek, Cabot Lowfat Strawberry Greek Yoghurt, Nounos
Creamery Peach Passionfruit Greek, Chobani Raspberry on The Bottom Greek,
Chobani Whole Milk Coffee & Cream Blended Greek Yoghurt.
8. Austria
Austria is the 8th biggest producer of Yoghurt
in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the
Austrian yoghurt production reached 148,013 tons. Schärdinger is one of the yoghurt
brands in Austria.
9. Sweden
In 2021, the national production of Yoghurt from Sweden
reached 141 thousand tons. In Sweden, there is Filmjölk. Basically, Filmjölk is
a mesophilic yogurt which was produced by Arla Foods, Falköpings Mejeri,
Gefleortens Mejeri, Norrmejerier, and Skånemejerier. Functionally, filmjölk is ussualy
eaten with breakfast cereal, muesli or crushed crisp bread on top.
10. Netherlands
Netherlands also has a large amount of Yoghurt in 2021.
According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the yoghurt
production from Netherlands reached 132 thousand tons. In Netherlands, there
are some companies producing yoghurt including FAGE, Zuivelmaatschappij,
Zuivelhoeve, and Holland Dairy.
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August 1st 2021
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