Whey, dry production in Germany
In 2023 Germany produced 384,460 t of whey, dry, the 3rd largest in the world (11.6% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 10%. The record was 400,460 t in 2015.
- Production, 2023
- 384,460 t
- World rank
- 3 of 40
- 10-year change
- +10%
- Record
- 400,460 t
- 2015
Whey, dry in Germany, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Germany compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 11.6%
- 12.2% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +10%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 654,308 | 19.8% |
| 2 | France | 420,720 | 12.7% |
| 3 | Germany | 384,460 | 11.6% |
| 4 | Ireland | 268,500 | 8.1% |
| 5 | Italy | 240,190 | 7.3% |
Map of world production of whey, dry
Share of the world total; Germany is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 384,460 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 370,630 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 369,730 | +17% |
| 2020 | 317,200 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 310,170 | −1.8% |
| 2018 | 315,740 | −8.5% |
| 2017 | 345,170 | −4.0% |
| 2016 | 359,700 | −10% |
| 2015 | 400,460 | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 387,510 | +11% |
| 2013 | 348,540 | −6.2% |
| 2012 | 371,730 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 371,480 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 370,280 | +8.7% |
| 2009 | 340,500 | −5.8% |
| 2008 | 361,600 | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 357,700 | +3.8% |
| 2006 | 344,500 | −3.1% |
| 2005 | 355,600 | +21% |
| 2004 | 294,000 | +6.6% |
| 2003 | 275,700 | +11% |
| 2002 | 249,100 | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 235,700 | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 227,700 | +16% |
| 1999 | 196,100 | −3.3% |
| 1998 | 202,700 | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 199,200 | +7.9% |
| 1996 | 184,700 | +20% |
| 1995 | 154,000 | −2.6% |
| 1994 | 158,100 | +8.1% |
| 1993 | 146,300 | −7.1% |
| 1992 | 157,423 | +7.2% |
| 1991 | 146,869 | +3.9% |
| 1990 | 141,342 | −4.6% |
| 1989 | 148,158 | −0.9% |
| 1988 | 149,431 | +10% |
| 1987 | 135,304 | +2.0% |
| 1986 | 132,716 | −3.4% |
| 1985 | 137,356 | +3.4% |
| 1984 | 132,876 | −5.6% |
| 1983 | 140,757 | +5.7% |
| 1982 | 133,119 | +1.2% |
| 1981 | 131,567 | +3.9% |
| 1980 | 126,666 | +6.9% |
| 1979 | 118,466 | +1.7% |
| 1978 | 116,439 | +17% |
| 1977 | 99,629 | −2.4% |
| 1976 | 102,029 | +13% |
| 1975 | 90,401 | −2.5% |
| 1974 | 92,681 | +24% |
| 1973 | 75,000 | +19% |
| 1972 | 63,000 | +15% |
| 1971 | 55,000 | +10% |
| 1970 | 50,000 | +11% |
| 1969 | 45,000 | −39% |
| 1968 | 74,000 | +14% |
| 1967 | 65,000 | +10% |
| 1966 | 59,000 | +13% |
| 1965 | 52,000 | +11% |
| 1964 | 47,000 | +18% |
| 1963 | 40,000 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 40,000 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 40,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 313,311 t USD 443 m
- Exporter rank
- 2 of 79
- Imports
- 74,818 t USD 93.8 m
- Importer rank
- 7 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 Germany?
Germany produced 384,460 t in 2023, 11.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Germany rank in the world for production of whey, dry?
Germany ranked 3rd 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 Germany changed?
It rose by 10% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 400,460 t in 2015.
Does Germany export or import whey, dry?
In 2024 Germany reported exports of 313,311 t (USD 443 m) and imports of 74,818 t (USD 93.8 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. 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.