Skim milk and whey powder production in Turkey
In 2023 Turkey produced 49,225 t of skim milk and whey powder, the 19th largest in the world (1.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 125%. The record was 61,000 t in 2021.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 49,225 t
- World rank
- 19 of 58
- 10-year change
- +125%
- Record
- 61,000 t
- 2021
Skim milk and whey powder in Turkey, 2010–2023 (tonnes)
Turkey compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 1.0%
- 0.61% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +125%
- world +33%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Russia | 58,145 | 1.2% |
| 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% |
Map of world production of skim milk and whey powder
Share of the world total; Turkey is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 49,225 | +17% |
| 2022 | 42,000 | −31% |
| 2021 | 61,000 | +238% |
| 2020 | 18,029 | −55% |
| 2019 | 39,950 | +60% |
| 2018 | 24,900 | −22% |
| 2017 | 32,010 | −43% |
| 2016 | 55,840 | +627% |
| 2015 | 7,680 | −35% |
| 2014 | 11,769 | −46% |
| 2013 | 21,838 | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 20,972 | +15% |
| 2011 | 18,199 | +11% |
| 2010 | 16,399 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 22,181 t USD 56.8 m
- Exporter rank
- 15 of 110
- Imports
- 3,253 t USD 6.7 m
- Importer rank
- 82 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 Turkey?
Turkey produced 49,225 t in 2023, 1.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Turkey rank in the world for production of skim milk and whey powder?
Turkey ranked 19th 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 Turkey changed?
It rose by 125% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +33% for the world. The record was 61,000 t in 2021.
Does Turkey export or import skim milk and whey powder?
In 2024 Turkey reported exports of 22,181 t (USD 56.8 m) and imports of 3,253 t (USD 6.7 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 Turkey 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.