Whey, dry production in Portugal
In 2023 Portugal produced 15,510 t of whey, dry, the 24th largest in the world (0.47% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 12%. The record was 20,730 t in 2019.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 15,510 t
- World rank
- 24 of 40
- 10-year change
- −12%
- Record
- 20,730 t
- 2019
Whey, dry in Portugal, 1986–2023 (tonnes)
Portugal compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.47%
- 0.62% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −12%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Uruguay | 16,866 | 0.51% |
| 23 | Lithuania | 16,120 | 0.49% |
| 24 | Portugal | 15,510 | 0.47% |
| 25 | Ukraine | 13,897 | 0.42% |
| 26 | Iran | 12,524 | 0.38% |
Map of world production of whey, dry
Share of the world total; Portugal is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15,510 | −12% |
| 2022 | 17,590 | +10% |
| 2021 | 15,958 | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 14,606 | −30% |
| 2019 | 20,730 | +64% |
| 2018 | 12,640 | −32% |
| 2017 | 18,600 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 18,390 | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 17,130 | −1.2% |
| 2014 | 17,330 | −1.8% |
| 2013 | 17,640 | +13% |
| 2012 | 15,580 | −15% |
| 2011 | 18,320 | +12% |
| 2010 | 16,390 | +160% |
| 2009 | 6,300 | −27% |
| 2008 | 8,575 | +94% |
| 2007 | 4,410 | +11% |
| 2006 | 3,990 | +470% |
| 2005 | 700 | −78% |
| 2004 | 3,150 | −25% |
| 2003 | 4,200 | +33% |
| 2002 | 3,150 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 3,150 | +275% |
| 2000 | 840 | −45% |
| 1999 | 1,540 | +214% |
| 1998 | 490 | +17% |
| 1997 | 420 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 420 | −75% |
| 1995 | 1,680 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 19,838 t USD 23.3 m
- Exporter rank
- 22 of 79
- Imports
- 4,602 t USD 5.3 m
- Importer rank
- 54 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 Portugal?
Portugal produced 15,510 t in 2023, 0.47% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Portugal rank in the world for production of whey, dry?
Portugal ranked 24th 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 Portugal changed?
It fell by 12% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 20,730 t in 2019.
Does Portugal export or import whey, dry?
In 2024 Portugal reported exports of 19,838 t (USD 23.3 m) and imports of 4,602 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 Portugal 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.