> In 2023 United States produced 654,308 t of whey, dry, the largest total in the world (19.8% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 38%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/united-states/

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# Whey, dry production in United States

In 2023 United States produced 654,308 t of whey, dry, the largest total in the world (19.8% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 38%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is estimated by FAO.

[Market prices in United States](https://husfarm.com/country/united-states/)

Production, 2023654,308 t
World rank1 of 40
10-year change+38%
Record654,308 t2023

## Whey, dry in United States, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## United States compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total19.8%16.6% in 2013
10-year change+38%world +16%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | **United States** | 654,308 | 19.8% |
| 2 | [France](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/france/) | 420,720 | 12.7% |
| 3 | [Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/germany/) | 384,460 | 11.6% |

[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; United States is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 654,308 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 619,775 | +53% |
| 2021 | 404,602 | −7.0% |
| 2020 | 434,994 | −1.9% |
| 2019 | 443,413 | −2.2% |
| 2018 | 453,300 | −3.6% |
| 2017 | 470,332 | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 433,156 | −2.3% |
| 2015 | 443,417 | +12% |
| 2014 | 394,490 | −17% |
| 2013 | 473,000 | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 453,093 | −1.1% |
| 2011 | 458,181 | −0.3% |
| 2010 | 459,503 | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 454,126 | −7.5% |
| 2008 | 490,754 | −4.6% |
| 2007 | 514,310 | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 503,313 | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 472,000 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 469,422 | −4.6% |
| 2003 | 492,223 | −2.7% |
| 2002 | 505,900 | +6.6% |
| 2001 | 474,400 | −12% |
| 2000 | 539,000 | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 534,450 | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 528,000 | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 515,650 | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 506,442 | −4.8% |
| 1995 | 532,190 | −3.2% |
| 1994 | 549,657 | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 542,668 | −3.3% |
| 1992 | 561,228 | +6.0% |
| 1991 | 529,500 | +2.1% |
| 1990 | 518,600 | +6.9% |
| 1989 | 485,100 | −5.9% |
| 1988 | 515,726 | +8.4% |
| 1987 | 475,800 | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 467,666 | +4.5% |
| 1985 | 447,616 | +9.9% |
| 1984 | 407,290 | +0.6% |
| 1983 | 404,680 | +13% |
| 1982 | 358,560 | +1.5% |
| 1981 | 353,220 | +13% |
| 1980 | 312,850 | −5.9% |
| 1979 | 332,455 | +3.0% |
| 1978 | 322,725 | +13% |
| 1977 | 284,765 | −5.1% |
| 1976 | 300,168 | +11% |
| 1975 | 270,154 | −30% |
| 1974 | 386,164 | +10% |
| 1973 | 350,371 | +1.4% |
| 1972 | 345,646 | +12% |
| 1971 | 308,192 | +9.4% |
| 1970 | 281,695 | +20% |
| 1969 | 234,268 | +4.3% |
| 1968 | 224,606 | +0.5% |
| 1967 | 223,536 | +4.6% |
| 1966 | 213,611 | +16% |
| 1965 | 183,386 | +8.7% |
| 1964 | 168,711 | +17% |
| 1963 | 143,753 | +11% |
| 1962 | 129,203 | +4.9% |
| 1961 | 123,143 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports511,390 t USD 609 m
Exporter rank1 of 79
Imports21,155 t USD 50.3 m
Importer rank21 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 United States?

United States produced 654,308 t in 2023, 19.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does United States rank in the world for production of whey, dry?

United States was the world’s largest producer in 2023, ahead of France.

### How has the production of whey, dry in United States changed?

It rose by 38% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.

### Does United States export or import whey, dry?

In 2024 United States reported exports of 511,390 t (USD 609 m) and imports of 21,155 t (USD 50.3 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 United States is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[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/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/argentina/)
[All countries producing whey, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/)

## Other products of United States

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/united-states/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/united-states/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/united-states/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/united-states/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/united-states/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/united-states/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/united-states/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/united-states/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/united-states/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/united-states/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/united-states/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/united-states/)
[Agricultural production in United States](https://husfarm.com/production/country/united-states/)

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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