> In 2023 Chile produced 12,375 t of whey, dry, the 27th largest in the world (0.37% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 27%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/chile/

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# Whey, dry production in Chile

In 2023 Chile produced 12,375 t of whey, dry, the 27th largest in the world (0.37% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 27%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

[Market prices in Chile](https://husfarm.com/country/chile/)

Production, 202312,375 t
World rank27 of 40
10-year change+27%
Record12,375 t2023

## Whey, dry in Chile, 2010–2023 (tonnes)

## Chile compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.37%0.34% in 2013
10-year change+27%world +16%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 25 | [Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/ukraine/) | 13,897 | 0.42% |
| 26 | [Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/iran/) | 12,524 | 0.38% |
| 27 | **Chile** | 12,375 | 0.37% |
| 28 | [Estonia](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/estonia/) | 10,790 | 0.33% |
| 29 | [Slovakia](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/slovakia/) | 7,830 | 0.24% |

[Full ranking of 40 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/)

### Map of world production of whey, dry

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Share of the world total; Chile is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 12,375 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 12,129 | +16% |
| 2021 | 10,475 | −0.3% |
| 2020 | 10,503 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 10,363 | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 9,853 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 9,800 | −19% |
| 2016 | 12,100 | +102% |
| 2015 | 6,000 | −39% |
| 2014 | 9,820 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 9,781 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 9,597 | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 9,347 | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 8,921 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports18,405 t USD 17.2 m
Exporter rank25 of 79
Imports12,183 t USD 24.0 m
Importer rank27 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](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of whey, dry in Chile?

Chile produced 12,375 t in 2023, 0.37% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Chile rank in the world for production of whey, dry?

Chile ranked 27th 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 Chile changed?

It rose by 27% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.

### Does Chile export or import whey, dry?

In 2024 Chile reported exports of 18,405 t (USD 17.2 m) and imports of 12,183 t (USD 24.0 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 Chile is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/united-states/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/france/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/germany/)[Ireland](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/ireland/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/italy/)[Belarus](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/belarus/)[Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/netherlands/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/poland/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/australia/)[Denmark](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/denmark/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/turkey/)[Switzerland](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/switzerland/)
[All countries producing whey, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/)

## Other products of Chile

[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/chile/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/chile/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/chile/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/chile/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/chile/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/chile/)[Wine](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/chile/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/chile/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/chile/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/chile/)[Cherries](https://husfarm.com/production/cherries/chile/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/chile/)
[Agricultural production in Chile](https://husfarm.com/production/country/chile/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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