Whey, condensed production in Sweden
In 2023 Sweden produced 117,430 t of whey, condensed, the 5th largest in the world (4.56% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 27%. The record was 184,590 t in 2011.
- Production, 2023
- 117,430 t
- World rank
- 5 of 23
- 10-year change
- −27%
- Record
- 184,590 t
- 2011
Whey, condensed in Sweden, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Sweden compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 4.6%
- 7.8% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −27%
- world +25%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Italy | 528,650 | 20.5% |
| 4 | Spain | 227,560 | 8.8% |
| 5 | Sweden | 117,430 | 4.6% |
| 6 | Netherlands | 107,000 | 4.2% |
| 7 | United States | 63,370 | 2.5% |
Map of world production of whey, condensed
Share of the world total; Sweden is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 117,430 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 117,310 | −6.8% |
| 2021 | 125,880 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 124,800 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 122,140 | −0.2% |
| 2018 | 122,350 | −1.0% |
| 2017 | 123,540 | −5.3% |
| 2016 | 130,410 | −3.3% |
| 2015 | 134,880 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 131,710 | −18% |
| 2013 | 160,830 | −8.1% |
| 2012 | 175,080 | −5.2% |
| 2011 | 184,590 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 184,320 | +1,296% |
| 2009 | 13,200 | +14% |
| 2008 | 11,600 | −34% |
| 2007 | 17,500 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | −100% |
| 1985 | 40 | +100% |
| 1984 | 20 | 0.0% |
| 1983 | 20 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 49,260 t USD 6.3 m
- Exporter rank
- 6 of 23
- Imports
- 152 t USD 260,000
- Importer rank
- 24 of 37
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 whey, condensed in Sweden?
Sweden produced 117,430 t in 2023, 4.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sweden rank in the world for production of whey, condensed?
Sweden ranked 5th of 23 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Germany with 26.2% of the world total.
How has the production of whey, condensed in Sweden changed?
It fell by 27% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +25% for the world. The record was 184,590 t in 2011.
Does Sweden export or import whey, condensed?
In 2024 Sweden reported exports of 49,260 t (USD 6.3 m) and imports of 152 t (USD 260,000), 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. 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.