> In 2023 Ireland produced 167,200 t of skim milk and whey powder, the 7th largest in the world (3.55% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 242%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/ireland/

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# Skim milk and whey powder production in Ireland

In 2023 Ireland produced 167,200 t of skim milk and whey powder, the 7th largest in the world (3.55% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 242%. The record was 195,000 t in 1990.

Production, 2023167,200 t
World rank7 of 58
10-year change+242%
Record195,000 t1990

## Skim milk and whey powder in Ireland, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Ireland compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total3.5%1.4% in 2013
10-year change+242%world +33%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 5 | [France](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/france/) | 293,670 | 6.2% |
| 6 | [Belgium](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/belgium/) | 181,930 | 3.9% |
| 7 | **Ireland** | 167,200 | 3.5% |
| 8 | [Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/poland/) | 159,200 | 3.4% |
| 9 | [Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/australia/) | 143,406 | 3.0% |

[Full ranking of 58 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/)

### Map of world production of skim milk and whey powder

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Share of the world total; Ireland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 167,200 | −3.7% |
| 2022 | 173,700 | +18% |
| 2021 | 147,700 | −1.6% |
| 2020 | 150,100 | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 142,500 | +6.5% |
| 2018 | 133,800 | +12% |
| 2017 | 119,800 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 117,400 | +90% |
| 2015 | 61,780 | −12% |
| 2014 | 70,600 | +44% |
| 2013 | 48,900 | −6.5% |
| 2012 | 52,300 | −21% |
| 2011 | 66,500 | +10% |
| 2010 | 60,300 | −11% |
| 2009 | 67,400 | +31% |
| 2008 | 51,600 | −38% |
| 2007 | 82,600 | +21% |
| 2006 | 68,500 | +23% |
| 2005 | 55,900 | −15% |
| 2004 | 65,900 | −16% |
| 2003 | 78,500 | −19% |
| 2002 | 97,200 | +13% |
| 2001 | 86,300 | +9.5% |
| 2000 | 78,800 | −6.6% |
| 1999 | 84,400 | −7.2% |
| 1998 | 90,900 | −11% |
| 1997 | 101,600 | −15% |
| 1996 | 119,000 | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 114,800 | −11% |
| 1994 | 129,300 | −1.7% |
| 1993 | 131,600 | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 126,000 | −31% |
| 1991 | 183,000 | −6.2% |
| 1990 | 195,000 | +39% |
| 1989 | 140,400 | +40% |
| 1988 | 100,200 | −22% |
| 1987 | 129,000 | −17% |
| 1986 | 155,625 | −3.4% |
| 1985 | 161,029 | −13% |
| 1984 | 184,312 | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 174,000 | +18% |
| 1982 | 148,000 | +9.3% |
| 1981 | 135,400 | −0.4% |
| 1980 | 135,966 | −7.9% |
| 1979 | 147,586 | −13% |
| 1978 | 169,500 | +17% |
| 1977 | 144,539 | −12% |
| 1976 | 164,000 | +21% |
| 1975 | 135,000 | +32% |
| 1974 | 102,000 | −1.7% |
| 1973 | 103,800 | +57% |
| 1972 | 66,000 | +40% |
| 1971 | 47,000 | +38% |
| 1970 | 34,000 | −11% |
| 1969 | 38,400 | +32% |
| 1968 | 29,000 | −6.5% |
| 1967 | 31,000 | +24% |
| 1966 | 25,000 | +127% |
| 1965 | 11,000 | +10% |
| 1964 | 10,000 | +150% |
| 1963 | 4,000 | −20% |
| 1962 | 5,000 | −17% |
| 1961 | 6,000 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports151,838 t USD 433 m
Exporter rank8 of 110
Imports13,314 t USD 42.0 m
Importer rank37 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](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of skim milk and whey powder in Ireland?

Ireland produced 167,200 t in 2023, 3.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Ireland rank in the world for production of skim milk and whey powder?

Ireland ranked 7th 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 Ireland changed?

It rose by 242% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +33% for the world. The record was 195,000 t in 1990.

### Does Ireland export or import skim milk and whey powder?

In 2024 Ireland reported exports of 151,838 t (USD 433 m) and imports of 13,314 t (USD 42.0 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

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/united-states/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/india/)[New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/new-zealand/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/germany/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/france/)[Belgium](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/belgium/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/poland/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/australia/)[Belarus](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/belarus/)[Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/netherlands/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/japan/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/united-kingdom/)
[All countries producing skim milk and whey powder](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/)

## Other products of Ireland

[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/ireland/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/ireland/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/ireland/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/ireland/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/ireland/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ireland/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/ireland/)[Butter of cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/ireland/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/ireland/)[Whey, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/ireland/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/ireland/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/ireland/)
[Agricultural production in Ireland](https://husfarm.com/production/country/ireland/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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