Skim milk and whey powder production in Belgium
In 2023 Belgium produced 181,930 t of skim milk and whey powder, the 6th largest in the world (3.86% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 72%. The record was 197,200 t in 2022.
- Production, 2023
- 181,930 t
- World rank
- 6 of 58
- 10-year change
- +72%
- Record
- 197,200 t
- 2022
Skim milk and whey powder in Belgium, 2000–2023 (tonnes)
Belgium compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 3.9%
- 3.0% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +72%
- world +33%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Germany | 347,780 | 7.4% |
| 5 | France | 293,670 | 6.2% |
| 6 | Belgium | 181,930 | 3.9% |
| 7 | Ireland | 167,200 | 3.5% |
| 8 | Poland | 159,200 | 3.4% |
Map of world production of skim milk and whey powder
Share of the world total; Belgium is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 181,930 | −7.7% |
| 2022 | 197,200 | +27% |
| 2021 | 154,800 | −0.1% |
| 2020 | 155,000 | −4.6% |
| 2019 | 162,450 | −4.4% |
| 2018 | 169,840 | +11% |
| 2017 | 153,600 | −5.3% |
| 2016 | 162,150 | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 151,970 | +9.9% |
| 2014 | 138,320 | +31% |
| 2013 | 105,650 | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 100,620 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 100,020 | +31% |
| 2010 | 76,470 | −19% |
| 2009 | 93,880 | +30% |
| 2008 | 71,965 | −18% |
| 2007 | 87,789 | +15% |
| 2006 | 76,220 | −12% |
| 2005 | 86,340 | +3.3% |
| 2004 | 83,560 | −14% |
| 2003 | 96,750 | −1.5% |
| 2002 | 98,220 | +40% |
| 2001 | 70,080 | −16% |
| 2000 | 83,830 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 197,242 t USD 532 m
- Exporter rank
- 5 of 110
- Imports
- 97,978 t USD 229 m
- Importer rank
- 9 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 Belgium?
Belgium produced 181,930 t in 2023, 3.9% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Belgium rank in the world for production of skim milk and whey powder?
Belgium ranked 6th 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 Belgium changed?
It rose by 72% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +33% for the world. The record was 197,200 t in 2022.
Does Belgium export or import skim milk and whey powder?
In 2024 Belgium reported exports of 197,242 t (USD 532 m) and imports of 97,978 t (USD 229 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.
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.