What percentage of milk is used as milk powder in Australia?
In the 2017/18 year, skim milk powder and butter milk powder combined accounted for 23% of overall milk utilisation in Australia, while whole milk powder accounted for 6%.
Last updated 31/01/2025
The table below indicates milk utilisation (%) for all dairy products over the past 4 years.
|
Financial Year |
Cheese |
Drinking Milk |
Skim Milk Powder / Butter Milk Powder |
Whole Milk Powder |
Other |
|
2017/18 |
36% |
27% |
23% |
6% |
8% |
|
2016/17 |
33% |
28% |
26% |
5% |
8% |
|
2015/16 |
30% |
26% |
29% |
6% |
9% |
|
2014/15 |
31% |
25% |
27% |
8% |
9% |
Source: In Focus
In the 2017/18 year, skim milk powder and butter milk powder combined accounted for 23% of overall milk utilisation in Australia, while whole milk powder accounted for 6%.
For more information on Australian dairy industry statistics, see Dairy Australia's annual In Focus publication.
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