Whey, dry production in Latvia
In 2023 Latvia produced 6,800 t of whey, dry, the 32nd largest in the world (0.21% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 94%. The record was 18,138 t in 2019.
The 2023 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 6,800 t
- World rank
- 32 of 40
- 10-year change
- +94%
- Record
- 18,138 t
- 2019
Whey, dry in Latvia, 2006–2023 (tonnes)
Latvia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.21%
- 0.12% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +94%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Hungary | 7,010 | 0.21% |
| 31 | India | 6,982 | 0.21% |
| 32 | Latvia | 6,800 | 0.21% |
| 33 | Iceland | 4,104 | 0.12% |
| 34 | South Africa | 3,053 | 0.09% |
Map of world production of whey, dry
Share of the world total; Latvia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,800 | +99% |
| 2022 | 3,412 | −51% |
| 2021 | 7,000 | −59% |
| 2020 | 17,100 | −5.7% |
| 2019 | 18,138 | +90% |
| 2018 | 9,522 | −5.6% |
| 2017 | 10,090 | +19% |
| 2016 | 8,500 | +6.3% |
| 2015 | 8,000 | +33% |
| 2014 | 6,000 | +71% |
| 2013 | 3,500 | −44% |
| 2012 | 6,300 | −18% |
| 2011 | 7,700 | +29% |
| 2010 | 5,950 | +70% |
| 2009 | 3,500 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 3,500 | −17% |
| 2007 | 4,200 | +233% |
| 2006 | 1,260 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 5,496 t USD 5.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 34 of 79
- Imports
- 1,355 t USD 1.3 m
- Importer rank
- 74 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 Latvia?
Latvia produced 6,800 t in 2023, 0.21% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Latvia rank in the world for production of whey, dry?
Latvia ranked 32nd 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 Latvia changed?
It rose by 94% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 18,138 t in 2019.
Does Latvia export or import whey, dry?
In 2024 Latvia reported exports of 5,496 t (USD 5.5 m) and imports of 1,355 t (USD 1.3 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 Latvia is estimated 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.