Whey, dry production in Spain
In 2023 Spain produced 28,740 t of whey, dry, the 18th largest in the world (0.87% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 4.5%. The record was 44,240 t in 2018.
- Production, 2023
- 28,740 t
- World rank
- 18 of 40
- 10-year change
- +4.5%
- Record
- 44,240 t
- 2018
Whey, dry in Spain, 2010–2023 (tonnes)
Spain compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.87%
- 0.96% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +4.5%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Czechia | 52,230 | 1.6% |
| 17 | New Zealand | 30,299 | 0.92% |
| 18 | Spain | 28,740 | 0.87% |
| 19 | Austria | 23,040 | 0.70% |
| 20 | Finland | 21,811 | 0.66% |
Map of world production of whey, dry
Share of the world total; Spain is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28,740 | −0.2% |
| 2022 | 28,800 | +9.7% |
| 2021 | 26,260 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 25,890 | −19% |
| 2019 | 32,030 | −28% |
| 2018 | 44,240 | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 41,310 | +59% |
| 2016 | 25,963 | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 24,056 | −25% |
| 2014 | 32,220 | +17% |
| 2013 | 27,500 | +8.4% |
| 2012 | 25,360 | −27% |
| 2011 | 34,700 | +30% |
| 2010 | 26,600 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 67,782 t USD 89.8 m
- Exporter rank
- 10 of 79
- Imports
- 27,558 t USD 50.8 m
- Importer rank
- 18 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 Spain?
Spain produced 28,740 t in 2023, 0.87% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Spain rank in the world for production of whey, dry?
Spain ranked 18th 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 Spain changed?
It rose by 4.5% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 44,240 t in 2018.
Does Spain export or import whey, dry?
In 2024 Spain reported exports of 67,782 t (USD 89.8 m) and imports of 27,558 t (USD 50.8 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.