Skim milk and whey powder production in Israel
In 2023 Israel produced 5,672 t of skim milk and whey powder, the 37th largest in the world (0.12% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 27%. The record was 14,039 t in 1995.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 5,672 t
- World rank
- 37 of 58
- 10-year change
- +27%
- Record
- 14,039 t
- 1995
Skim milk and whey powder in Israel, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Israel compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.12%
- 0.13% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +27%
- world +33%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Kyrgyzstan | 10,327 | 0.22% |
| 36 | Mexico | 6,768 | 0.14% |
| 37 | Israel | 5,672 | 0.12% |
| 38 | Austria | 5,150 | 0.11% |
| 39 | South Africa | 3,662 | 0.08% |
Map of world production of skim milk and whey powder
Share of the world total; Israel is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,672 | −0.0% |
| 2022 | 5,673 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 5,615 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 5,544 | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 5,314 | −3.1% |
| 2018 | 5,483 | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 5,244 | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 5,065 | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 4,823 | −7.4% |
| 2014 | 5,208 | +17% |
| 2013 | 4,470 | −18% |
| 2012 | 5,450 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 5,450 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 5,450 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 5,450 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 5,450 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 5,450 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 5,450 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 5,450 | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 5,200 | +30% |
| 2003 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 4,000 | +14% |
| 2001 | 3,500 | −62% |
| 2000 | 9,200 | −13% |
| 1999 | 10,600 | −4.5% |
| 1998 | 11,100 | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 10,720 | −16% |
| 1996 | 12,800 | −8.8% |
| 1995 | 14,039 | +21% |
| 1994 | 11,616 | +4.6% |
| 1993 | 11,100 | +30% |
| 1992 | 8,550 | −24% |
| 1991 | 11,300 | +57% |
| 1990 | 7,175 | −17% |
| 1989 | 8,600 | +24% |
| 1988 | 6,950 | +13% |
| 1987 | 6,125 | +22% |
| 1986 | 5,025 | +109% |
| 1985 | 2,400 | −12% |
| 1984 | 2,735 | +32% |
| 1983 | 2,075 | −8.2% |
| 1982 | 2,260 | −22% |
| 1981 | 2,880 | −38% |
| 1980 | 4,660 | +139% |
| 1979 | 1,950 | +18% |
| 1978 | 1,650 | −28% |
| 1977 | 2,300 | −20% |
| 1976 | 2,870 | +106% |
| 1975 | 1,392 | +196% |
| 1974 | 470 | +38% |
| 1973 | 341 | +46% |
| 1972 | 233 | −43% |
| 1971 | 412 | −47% |
| 1970 | 783 | +1.0% |
| 1969 | 775 | −27% |
| 1968 | 1,060 | −30% |
| 1967 | 1,507 | +121% |
| 1966 | 683 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 13,753 t USD 19.6 m
- Importer rank
- 36 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 Israel?
Israel produced 5,672 t in 2023, 0.12% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Israel rank in the world for production of skim milk and whey powder?
Israel ranked 37th 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 Israel changed?
It rose by 27% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +33% for the world. The record was 14,039 t in 1995.
Does Israel export or import skim milk and whey powder?
In 2024 Israel reported no exports and imports of 13,753 t (USD 19.6 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; the 2023 figure for Israel is imputed by FAO. 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.