Skim milk and whey powder production in Australia
In 2023 Australia produced 143,406 t of skim milk and whey powder, the 9th largest in the world (3.04% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 32%. The record was 255,792 t in 2016.
- Production, 2023
- 143,406 t
- World rank
- 9 of 58
- 10-year change
- −32%
- Record
- 255,792 t
- 2016
Skim milk and whey powder in Australia, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Australia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 3.0%
- 5.9% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −32%
- world +33%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Ireland | 167,200 | 3.5% |
| 8 | Poland | 159,200 | 3.4% |
| 9 | Australia | 143,406 | 3.0% |
| 10 | Belarus | 119,523 | 2.5% |
| 11 | Netherlands | 115,200 | 2.4% |
Map of world production of skim milk and whey powder
Share of the world total; Australia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 143,406 | −4.7% |
| 2022 | 150,473 | −2.1% |
| 2021 | 153,741 | −4.0% |
| 2020 | 160,180 | −17% |
| 2019 | 192,373 | −4.5% |
| 2018 | 201,426 | −9.3% |
| 2017 | 222,109 | −13% |
| 2016 | 255,792 | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 242,267 | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 233,835 | +11% |
| 2013 | 210,962 | −5.9% |
| 2012 | 224,100 | −2.7% |
| 2011 | 230,300 | +3.5% |
| 2010 | 222,500 | +17% |
| 2009 | 190,200 | +15% |
| 2008 | 166,000 | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 164,000 | −14% |
| 2006 | 191,000 | −7.1% |
| 2005 | 205,500 | +8.7% |
| 2004 | 189,000 | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 182,000 | −25% |
| 2002 | 243,000 | −2.4% |
| 2001 | 249,000 | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 246,600 | −3.4% |
| 1999 | 255,200 | +19% |
| 1998 | 215,100 | −3.5% |
| 1997 | 223,000 | +3.7% |
| 1996 | 215,000 | +8.9% |
| 1995 | 197,500 | −4.4% |
| 1994 | 206,529 | +25% |
| 1993 | 165,802 | +13% |
| 1992 | 146,550 | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 144,500 | +7.0% |
| 1990 | 135,048 | +21% |
| 1989 | 111,473 | −0.6% |
| 1988 | 112,172 | −6.6% |
| 1987 | 120,037 | +3.1% |
| 1986 | 116,477 | −12% |
| 1985 | 132,758 | +18% |
| 1984 | 112,759 | +33% |
| 1983 | 84,593 | +20% |
| 1982 | 70,655 | +49% |
| 1981 | 47,390 | −0.5% |
| 1980 | 47,628 | −28% |
| 1979 | 66,366 | −8.2% |
| 1978 | 72,327 | −17% |
| 1977 | 87,603 | −36% |
| 1976 | 136,207 | −6.8% |
| 1975 | 146,107 | +19% |
| 1974 | 122,330 | +20% |
| 1973 | 102,154 | +31% |
| 1972 | 78,152 | +5.1% |
| 1971 | 74,332 | +1.8% |
| 1970 | 73,024 | +32% |
| 1969 | 55,272 | −25% |
| 1968 | 73,680 | +4.6% |
| 1967 | 70,465 | +80% |
| 1966 | 39,209 | −0.6% |
| 1965 | 39,435 | +23% |
| 1964 | 31,942 | −6.2% |
| 1963 | 34,066 | +15% |
| 1962 | 29,714 | +0.4% |
| 1961 | 29,591 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 170,034 t USD 555 m
- Exporter rank
- 6 of 110
- Imports
- 11,459 t USD 36.7 m
- Importer rank
- 41 of 192
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of skim milk and whey powder in Australia?
Australia produced 143,406 t in 2023, 3.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Australia rank in the world for production of skim milk and whey powder?
Australia ranked 9th of 58 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 24.7% of the world total.
How has the production of skim milk and whey powder in Australia changed?
It fell by 32% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +33% for the world. The record was 255,792 t in 2016.
Does Australia export or import skim milk and whey powder?
In 2024 Australia reported exports of 170,034 t (USD 555 m) and imports of 11,459 t (USD 36.7 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.