> In 2023 Estonia produced 10,790 t of whey, dry, the 28th largest in the world (0.33% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 166%.

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

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# Whey, dry production in Estonia

In 2023 Estonia produced 10,790 t of whey, dry, the 28th largest in the world (0.33% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 166%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 202310,790 t
World rank28 of 40
10-year change+166%
Record10,790 t2023

## Whey, dry in Estonia, 1992–2023 (tonnes)

## Estonia compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.33%0.14% in 2013
10-year change+166%world +16%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 26 | [Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/iran/) | 12,524 | 0.38% |
| 27 | [Chile](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/chile/) | 12,375 | 0.37% |
| 28 | **Estonia** | 10,790 | 0.33% |
| 29 | [Slovakia](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/slovakia/) | 7,830 | 0.24% |
| 30 | [Hungary](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/hungary/) | 7,010 | 0.21% |

[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; Estonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 10,790 | +10% |
| 2022 | 9,773 | −2.9% |
| 2021 | 10,070 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 9,736 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | −100% |
| 2018 | 9,338 | −2.2% |
| 2017 | 9,544 | +10% |
| 2016 | 8,676 | −4.2% |
| 2015 | 9,053 | −6.8% |
| 2014 | 9,717 | +139% |
| 2013 | 4,060 | −34% |
| 2012 | 6,160 | −12% |
| 2011 | 7,000 | +25% |
| 2010 | 5,600 | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 5,460 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 5,460 | +42% |
| 2007 | 3,850 | −21% |
| 2006 | 4,900 | +56% |
| 2005 | 3,150 | +246% |
| 2004 | 910 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 910 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 910 | +86% |
| 2001 | 490 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 490 | +40% |
| 1999 | 350 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 350 | −17% |
| 1997 | 420 | +100% |
| 1996 | 210 | −40% |
| 1995 | 350 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 350 | −50% |
| 1993 | 700 | −17% |
| 1992 | 840 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports14,691 t USD 16.6 m
Exporter rank27 of 79
Imports2,755 t USD 3.4 m
Importer rank64 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 Estonia?

Estonia produced 10,790 t in 2023, 0.33% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Estonia ranked 28th 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 Estonia changed?

It rose by 166% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.

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

In 2024 Estonia reported exports of 14,691 t (USD 16.6 m) and imports of 2,755 t (USD 3.4 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 Estonia 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 Estonia

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/estonia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/estonia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/estonia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/estonia/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/estonia/)[Peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/peas-dry/estonia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/estonia/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/estonia/)[Rye](https://husfarm.com/production/rye/estonia/)[Rapeseed or canola oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/estonia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/estonia/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/estonia/)
[Agricultural production in Estonia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/estonia/)

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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