Skim milk and whey powder production in Spain
In 2023 Spain produced 26,560 t of skim milk and whey powder, the 24th largest in the world (0.56% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 274%. The record was 45,030 t in 1990.
- Production, 2023
- 26,560 t
- World rank
- 24 of 58
- 10-year change
- +274%
- Record
- 45,030 t
- 1990
Skim milk and whey powder in Spain, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Spain compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.56%
- 0.20% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +274%
- world +33%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Argentina | 32,843 | 0.70% |
| 23 | Denmark | 31,300 | 0.66% |
| 24 | Spain | 26,560 | 0.56% |
| 25 | Switzerland | 22,616 | 0.48% |
| 26 | Lithuania | 22,210 | 0.47% |
Map of world production of skim milk and whey powder
Share of the world total; Spain is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26,560 | +6.6% |
| 2022 | 24,910 | +23% |
| 2021 | 20,320 | −7.1% |
| 2020 | 21,880 | +44% |
| 2019 | 15,170 | −2.4% |
| 2018 | 15,550 | −20% |
| 2017 | 19,450 | +28% |
| 2016 | 15,240 | −21% |
| 2015 | 19,260 | +10% |
| 2014 | 17,500 | +146% |
| 2013 | 7,100 | −42% |
| 2012 | 12,330 | +142% |
| 2011 | 5,100 | −45% |
| 2010 | 9,200 | −31% |
| 2009 | 13,400 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 13,400 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 13,400 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 13,400 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 13,400 | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 13,283 | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 13,100 | +24% |
| 2002 | 10,600 | +43% |
| 2001 | 7,400 | +45% |
| 2000 | 5,100 | −62% |
| 1999 | 13,400 | +49% |
| 1998 | 9,000 | −33% |
| 1997 | 13,500 | −5.6% |
| 1996 | 14,300 | −29% |
| 1995 | 20,100 | +61% |
| 1994 | 12,500 | −14% |
| 1993 | 14,600 | −39% |
| 1992 | 24,000 | −20% |
| 1991 | 30,000 | −33% |
| 1990 | 45,030 | +43% |
| 1989 | 31,406 | −29% |
| 1988 | 44,233 | +17% |
| 1987 | 37,800 | +10% |
| 1986 | 34,286 | +27% |
| 1985 | 27,101 | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 26,780 | +2.2% |
| 1983 | 26,203 | +5.2% |
| 1982 | 24,898 | −12% |
| 1981 | 28,378 | +9.8% |
| 1980 | 25,850 | +36% |
| 1979 | 19,021 | +19% |
| 1978 | 15,987 | −25% |
| 1977 | 21,448 | +36% |
| 1976 | 15,742 | +54% |
| 1975 | 10,255 | −7.4% |
| 1974 | 11,070 | +39% |
| 1973 | 7,971 | +0.8% |
| 1972 | 7,909 | +15% |
| 1971 | 6,900 | +5.2% |
| 1970 | 6,560 | −2.6% |
| 1969 | 6,732 | −27% |
| 1968 | 9,204 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 11,849 t USD 35.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 24 of 110
- Imports
- 62,346 t USD 158 m
- Importer rank
- 17 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 Spain?
Spain produced 26,560 t in 2023, 0.56% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Spain rank in the world for production of skim milk and whey powder?
Spain ranked 24th 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 Spain changed?
It rose by 274% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +33% for the world. The record was 45,030 t in 1990.
Does Spain export or import skim milk and whey powder?
In 2024 Spain reported exports of 11,849 t (USD 35.2 m) and imports of 62,346 t (USD 158 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.