> 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%.

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# 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.

[Market prices in Spain](https://husfarm.com/country/spain/)

Production, 202328,740 t
World rank18 of 40
10-year change+4.5%
Record44,240 t2018

## Whey, dry in Spain, 2010–2023 (tonnes)

## Spain compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.87%0.96% in 2013
10-year change+4.5%world +16%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 16 | [Czechia](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/czechia/) | 52,230 | 1.6% |
| 17 | [New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/new-zealand/) | 30,299 | 0.92% |
| 18 | **Spain** | 28,740 | 0.87% |
| 19 | [Austria](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/austria/) | 23,040 | 0.70% |
| 20 | [Finland](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/finland/) | 21,811 | 0.66% |

[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; 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

Exports67,782 t USD 89.8 m
Exporter rank10 of 79
Imports27,558 t USD 50.8 m
Importer rank18 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 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

[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 Spain

[Olives](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/spain/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/spain/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/spain/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/spain/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/spain/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/spain/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/spain/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/spain/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/spain/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/spain/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/spain/)[Wine](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/spain/)
[Agricultural production in Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/country/spain/)

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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