The Danish dairy industry in numbers

An annual milk production of 5.75 billion kg and export income of DKK 31.4 billion. These key figures provide a quick overview of the Danish dairy industry while the following dairy statistics offer a more detailed insight into milk production, as well as the exports, imports, production, and consumption of a wide range of dairy products.

Key figures 2025

Danish milk production and industry

Number of farms delivering milk: 2,081
Number of milk cows: 548,000
Total milk production: 5.75 billion kg 

Milk price ex. farm for milk with 4.20% fat and 3.40% protein: 424 DKK/100 kg

Number of dairy companies: 22
Number of sites with dairy production: 46

Dairy production
Liquid milk products: 683 million kg
Butter: 103 million kg
Cheese: 525 million kg
Milk powder/preserved milk powder: 242 million kg

Dairy imports
Liquid milk products: 65 million kg
Butter: 11 million kg
Cheese: 112 million kg
Milk powder/preserved milk powder: 88 million kg

Dairy exports
Liquid milk products: 102 million kg
Butter: 60 million kg
Cheese: 502 million kg
Milk powder/preserved milk powder: 150 million kg 

Annual export revenues: DKK 31.4 billion

Danish dairy statistics

"Dairy statistics" is a reference work with figures covering practically all aspects of the Danish milk sector - from raw milk production in the cowsheds to domestic consumption of dairy products, as well as a detailed insight at Danish dairy exports.

The statistics are divided into 10 main chapters for easy reference.

Download the current version of the dairy statistics (pdf).