Skim milk and whey powder production in Ukraine
In 2023 Ukraine produced 52,169 t of skim milk and whey powder, the 18th largest in the world (1.11% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 52%. The record was 132,868 t in 2017.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 52,169 t
- World rank
- 18 of 58
- 10-year change
- −52%
- Record
- 132,868 t
- 2017
Skim milk and whey powder in Ukraine, 1992–2023 (tonnes)
Ukraine compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 1.1%
- 3.1% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −52%
- world +33%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Finland | 64,008 | 1.4% |
| 17 | Russia | 58,145 | 1.2% |
| 18 | Ukraine | 52,169 | 1.1% |
| 19 | Turkey | 49,225 | 1.0% |
| 20 | Sweden | 36,400 | 0.77% |
Map of world production of skim milk and whey powder
Share of the world total; Ukraine is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52,169 | −3.5% |
| 2022 | 54,069 | −38% |
| 2021 | 86,557 | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 81,412 | −6.4% |
| 2019 | 86,976 | −10% |
| 2018 | 97,013 | −27% |
| 2017 | 132,868 | +8.0% |
| 2016 | 123,008 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 121,265 | +12% |
| 2014 | 108,000 | −0.7% |
| 2013 | 108,802 | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 104,176 | +7.0% |
| 2011 | 97,334 | −9.4% |
| 2010 | 107,377 | −4.6% |
| 2009 | 112,500 | −3.8% |
| 2008 | 117,000 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 117,000 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 117,000 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 117,000 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 117,000 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 117,000 | −3.7% |
| 2002 | 121,500 | +5.5% |
| 2001 | 115,200 | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 112,500 | −2.3% |
| 1999 | 115,200 | −1.5% |
| 1998 | 117,000 | −5.8% |
| 1997 | 124,200 | −1.4% |
| 1996 | 126,000 | −1.4% |
| 1995 | 127,800 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 127,800 | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 126,000 | −3.4% |
| 1992 | 130,500 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 21,377 t USD 51.4 m
- Exporter rank
- 16 of 110
- Imports
- 945 t USD 3.0 m
- Importer rank
- 110 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 Ukraine?
Ukraine produced 52,169 t in 2023, 1.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ukraine rank in the world for production of skim milk and whey powder?
Ukraine ranked 18th 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 Ukraine changed?
It fell by 52% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +33% for the world. The record was 132,868 t in 2017.
Does Ukraine export or import skim milk and whey powder?
In 2024 Ukraine reported exports of 21,377 t (USD 51.4 m) and imports of 945 t (USD 3.0 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 Ukraine 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.