Skim milk and whey powder production in Uganda
In 2023 Uganda produced 2,200 t of skim milk and whey powder, the 45th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 53%. The record was 7,200 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 2,200 t
- World rank
- 45 of 58
- 10-year change
- +53%
- Record
- 7,200 t
- 2022
Skim milk and whey powder in Uganda, 2010–2023 (tonnes)
Uganda compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- 0.04% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +53%
- world +33%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Latvia | 2,358 | 0.05% |
| 44 | Slovenia | 2,238 | 0.05% |
| 45 | Uganda | 2,200 | 0.05% |
| 46 | Bolivia | 2,015 | 0.04% |
| 47 | Serbia | 1,965 | 0.04% |
Map of world production of skim milk and whey powder
Share of the world total; Uganda is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,200 | −69% |
| 2022 | 7,200 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | 6,900 | +53% |
| 2020 | 4,500 | +44% |
| 2019 | 3,133 | +53% |
| 2018 | 2,050 | −45% |
| 2017 | 3,750 | +25% |
| 2016 | 3,000 | −15% |
| 2015 | 3,550 | +788% |
| 2014 | 400 | −72% |
| 2013 | 1,438 | +16% |
| 2012 | 1,242 | +30% |
| 2011 | 954 | −22% |
| 2010 | 1,221 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,838 t USD 6.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 42 of 110
- Imports
- 61 t USD 161,000
- Importer rank
- 161 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 Uganda?
Uganda produced 2,200 t in 2023, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Uganda rank in the world for production of skim milk and whey powder?
Uganda ranked 45th 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 Uganda changed?
It rose by 53% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +33% for the world. The record was 7,200 t in 2022.
Does Uganda export or import skim milk and whey powder?
In 2024 Uganda reported exports of 1,838 t (USD 6.5 m) and imports of 61 t (USD 161,000), 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 Uganda is estimated 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.