Whey, dry production in Argentina
In 2023 Argentina produced 71,515 t of whey, dry, the 13th largest in the world (2.17% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 9.0%. The record was 84,404 t in 2015.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 71,515 t
- World rank
- 13 of 40
- 10-year change
- −9.0%
- Record
- 84,404 t
- 2015
Whey, dry in Argentina, 2000–2023 (tonnes)
Argentina compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 2.2%
- 2.8% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −9.0%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Turkey | 80,881 | 2.4% |
| 12 | Switzerland | 73,352 | 2.2% |
| 13 | Argentina | 71,515 | 2.2% |
| 14 | United Kingdom | 68,895 | 2.1% |
| 15 | Canada | 53,497 | 1.6% |
Map of world production of whey, dry
Share of the world total; Argentina is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 71,515 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 69,854 | −7.3% |
| 2021 | 75,347 | +10% |
| 2020 | 68,284 | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 65,154 | −2.9% |
| 2018 | 67,095 | +7.3% |
| 2017 | 62,542 | −22% |
| 2016 | 80,442 | −4.7% |
| 2015 | 84,404 | +22% |
| 2014 | 69,437 | −12% |
| 2013 | 78,565 | +18% |
| 2012 | 66,467 | +9.7% |
| 2011 | 60,600 | +34% |
| 2010 | 45,270 | +56% |
| 2009 | 29,017 | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 28,017 | +87% |
| 2007 | 14,994 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 14,994 | +40% |
| 2005 | 10,710 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 10,710 | +110% |
| 2003 | 5,102 | −5.4% |
| 2002 | 5,394 | +104% |
| 2001 | 2,639 | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 2,570 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 44,129 t USD 73.7 m
- Exporter rank
- 13 of 79
- Imports
- 973 t USD 5.3 m
- Importer rank
- 83 of 155
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, dry in Argentina?
Argentina produced 71,515 t in 2023, 2.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Argentina rank in the world for production of whey, dry?
Argentina ranked 13th of 40 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 19.8% of the world total.
How has the production of whey, dry in Argentina changed?
It fell by 9.0% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 84,404 t in 2015.
Does Argentina export or import whey, dry?
In 2024 Argentina reported exports of 44,129 t (USD 73.7 m) and imports of 973 t (USD 5.3 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 Argentina 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.