> 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%.

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

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# 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, 202315,510 t
World rank24 of 40
10-year change−12%
Record20,730 t2019

## Whey, dry in Portugal, 1986–2023 (tonnes)

## Portugal compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.47%0.62% in 2013
10-year change−12%world +16%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 22 | [Uruguay](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/uruguay/) | 16,866 | 0.51% |
| 23 | [Lithuania](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/lithuania/) | 16,120 | 0.49% |
| 24 | **Portugal** | 15,510 | 0.47% |
| 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% |

[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; 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

Exports19,838 t USD 23.3 m
Exporter rank22 of 79
Imports4,602 t USD 5.3 m
Importer rank54 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 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

[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 Portugal

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/portugal/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/portugal/)[Olives](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/portugal/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/portugal/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/portugal/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/portugal/)[Wine](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/portugal/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/portugal/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/portugal/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/portugal/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/portugal/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/portugal/)
[Agricultural production in Portugal](https://husfarm.com/production/country/portugal/)

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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