Whey, dry production in United Kingdom
In 2023 United Kingdom produced 68,895 t of whey, dry, the 14th largest in the world (2.09% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 6.0%. The record was 88,000 t in 2008.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 68,895 t
- World rank
- 14 of 40
- 10-year change
- +6.0%
- Record
- 88,000 t
- 2008
Whey, dry in United Kingdom, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
United Kingdom compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 2.1%
- 2.3% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +6.0%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Switzerland | 73,352 | 2.2% |
| 13 | Argentina | 71,515 | 2.2% |
| 14 | United Kingdom | 68,895 | 2.1% |
| 15 | Canada | 53,497 | 1.6% |
| 16 | Czechia | 52,230 | 1.6% |
Map of world production of whey, dry
Share of the world total; United Kingdom is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68,895 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 68,885 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 67,276 | −16% |
| 2020 | 80,049 | −4.1% |
| 2019 | 83,473 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 81,053 | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 75,215 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 74,672 | −3.8% |
| 2015 | 77,653 | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 76,228 | +17% |
| 2013 | 65,000 | −13% |
| 2012 | 75,000 | −6.3% |
| 2011 | 80,000 | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 76,000 | −11% |
| 2009 | 85,000 | −3.4% |
| 2008 | 88,000 | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 85,000 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 85,000 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 85,000 | +52% |
| 2004 | 56,000 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 56,000 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 56,000 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 56,000 | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 55,600 | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 54,800 | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 53,400 | +19% |
| 1997 | 45,000 | −17% |
| 1996 | 54,000 | +5.9% |
| 1995 | 51,000 | +37% |
| 1994 | 37,216 | +12% |
| 1993 | 33,292 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 33,292 | −32% |
| 1991 | 48,847 | +8.8% |
| 1990 | 44,888 | +11% |
| 1989 | 40,300 | −18% |
| 1988 | 49,000 | −11% |
| 1987 | 54,800 | −13% |
| 1986 | 63,100 | +3.4% |
| 1985 | 61,000 | +1.7% |
| 1984 | 60,000 | +71% |
| 1983 | 35,000 | −2.8% |
| 1982 | 36,000 | −5.3% |
| 1981 | 38,000 | +12% |
| 1980 | 34,000 | +9.7% |
| 1979 | 31,000 | +6.9% |
| 1978 | 29,000 | 0.0% |
| 1977 | 29,000 | +7.4% |
| 1976 | 27,000 | −13% |
| 1975 | 31,000 | +27% |
| 1974 | 24,500 | +70% |
| 1973 | 14,400 | −2.0% |
| 1972 | 14,700 | +5.0% |
| 1971 | 14,000 | +17% |
| 1970 | 12,000 | −17% |
| 1969 | 14,500 | +15% |
| 1968 | 12,599 | −8.7% |
| 1967 | 13,800 | +30% |
| 1966 | 10,600 | +1.0% |
| 1965 | 10,500 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 10,500 | +5.0% |
| 1963 | 10,000 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 10,000 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 10,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 55,551 t USD 90.4 m
- Exporter rank
- 11 of 79
- Imports
- 53,443 t USD 111 m
- Importer rank
- 10 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 United Kingdom?
United Kingdom produced 68,895 t in 2023, 2.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does United Kingdom rank in the world for production of whey, dry?
United Kingdom ranked 14th 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 United Kingdom changed?
It rose by 6.0% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 88,000 t in 2008.
Does United Kingdom export or import whey, dry?
In 2024 United Kingdom reported exports of 55,551 t (USD 90.4 m) and imports of 53,443 t (USD 111 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 United Kingdom 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.