Milk Leads Rice and Pork in Global Food Commodity Values

Milk was the most valuable food commodity in the world in 2024.

It was worth about $379 billion.

Rice was close behind at $362 billion.

Pork ranked third at $355 billion.

Milk production reached 985 million metric tonnes.

Cows produced most of the milk, while buffalo milk was also important in the wider ranking.

Meat, eggs and milk occupied many of the highest spots.

Tomatoes were the only fruit or vegetable among the top 10 foods.

The rankings show how much people around the world depend on staple foods and animal products.