Skim milk and whey powder production in Sweden
In 2023 Sweden produced 36,400 t of skim milk and whey powder, the 20th largest in the world (0.77% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 16%. The record was 61,153 t in 1984.
- Production, 2023
- 36,400 t
- World rank
- 20 of 58
- 10-year change
- +16%
- Record
- 61,153 t
- 1984
Skim milk and whey powder in Sweden, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Sweden compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.77%
- 0.88% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +16%
- world +33%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Ukraine | 52,169 | 1.1% |
| 19 | Turkey | 49,225 | 1.0% |
| 20 | Sweden | 36,400 | 0.77% |
| 21 | South Korea | 35,382 | 0.75% |
| 22 | Argentina | 32,843 | 0.70% |
Map of world production of skim milk and whey powder
Share of the world total; Sweden is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36,400 | −1.9% |
| 2022 | 37,090 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 36,660 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 36,410 | −14% |
| 2019 | 42,300 | −7.8% |
| 2018 | 45,860 | −17% |
| 2017 | 55,050 | +24% |
| 2016 | 44,300 | +15% |
| 2015 | 38,400 | −0.1% |
| 2014 | 38,450 | +23% |
| 2013 | 31,280 | +21% |
| 2012 | 25,880 | −7.3% |
| 2011 | 27,930 | +8.0% |
| 2010 | 25,860 | −35% |
| 2009 | 40,000 | +11% |
| 2008 | 36,000 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 36,000 | +29% |
| 2006 | 28,000 | −22% |
| 2005 | 36,000 | −28% |
| 2004 | 50,000 | +39% |
| 2003 | 36,000 | +5.9% |
| 2002 | 34,000 | −15% |
| 2001 | 40,000 | −3.1% |
| 2000 | 41,300 | +24% |
| 1999 | 33,306 | +6.7% |
| 1998 | 31,203 | −1.5% |
| 1997 | 31,687 | +8.5% |
| 1996 | 29,200 | +13% |
| 1995 | 25,900 | −23% |
| 1994 | 33,591 | −8.0% |
| 1993 | 36,514 | +23% |
| 1992 | 29,753 | −5.4% |
| 1991 | 31,459 | −38% |
| 1990 | 51,018 | +6.3% |
| 1989 | 47,992 | +34% |
| 1988 | 35,888 | −23% |
| 1987 | 46,530 | −4.5% |
| 1986 | 48,733 | −15% |
| 1985 | 57,140 | −6.6% |
| 1984 | 61,153 | +16% |
| 1983 | 52,846 | +7.1% |
| 1982 | 49,322 | +24% |
| 1981 | 39,642 | −7.4% |
| 1980 | 42,817 | −0.8% |
| 1979 | 43,143 | +16% |
| 1978 | 37,124 | −7.6% |
| 1977 | 40,186 | −7.8% |
| 1976 | 43,586 | −1.9% |
| 1975 | 44,419 | −11% |
| 1974 | 49,634 | +0.6% |
| 1973 | 49,319 | −1.5% |
| 1972 | 50,074 | +20% |
| 1971 | 41,830 | +20% |
| 1970 | 34,845 | −15% |
| 1969 | 41,165 | +8.4% |
| 1968 | 37,977 | +22% |
| 1967 | 31,072 | −6.2% |
| 1966 | 33,123 | +7.2% |
| 1965 | 30,900 | +34% |
| 1964 | 23,000 | −10% |
| 1963 | 25,600 | −1.2% |
| 1962 | 25,900 | +32% |
| 1961 | 19,600 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 56,241 t USD 157 m
- Exporter rank
- 11 of 110
- Imports
- 7,224 t USD 23.2 m
- Importer rank
- 55 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 Sweden?
Sweden produced 36,400 t in 2023, 0.77% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sweden rank in the world for production of skim milk and whey powder?
Sweden ranked 20th 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 Sweden changed?
It rose by 16% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +33% for the world. The record was 61,153 t in 1984.
Does Sweden export or import skim milk and whey powder?
In 2024 Sweden reported exports of 56,241 t (USD 157 m) and imports of 7,224 t (USD 23.2 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.