> In 2023 Uruguay produced 166,129 t of whole milk powder, the 6th largest in the world (3.31% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 156%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/uruguay/

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# Whole milk powder production in Uruguay

In 2023 Uruguay produced 166,129 t of whole milk powder, the 6th largest in the world (3.31% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 156%. This is the highest figure on record.

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Production, 2023166,129 t
World rank6 of 61
10-year change+156%
Record166,129 t2023

## Whole milk powder in Uruguay, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Uruguay compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total3.3%1.9% in 2013
10-year change+156%world +48%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4 | [Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/argentina/) | 185,157 | 3.7% |
| 5 | [Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/mexico/) | 169,057 | 3.4% |
| 6 | **Uruguay** | 166,129 | 3.3% |
| 7 | [Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/germany/) | 111,397 | 2.2% |
| 8 | [Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/uzbekistan/) | 91,744 | 1.8% |

[Full ranking of 61 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/)

### Map of world production of whole milk powder

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Uruguay is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 166,129 | +18% |
| 2022 | 140,882 | −9.1% |
| 2021 | 155,000 | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 148,698 | +9.8% |
| 2019 | 135,480 | −7.2% |
| 2018 | 146,000 | +33% |
| 2017 | 110,000 | −14% |
| 2016 | 128,500 | +46% |
| 2015 | 87,800 | +31% |
| 2014 | 67,124 | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 65,000 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 64,000 | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 60,000 | +9.1% |
| 2010 | 55,000 | −6.4% |
| 2009 | 58,750 | +18% |
| 2008 | 50,000 | −3.8% |
| 2007 | 52,000 | +24% |
| 2006 | 42,000 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 42,000 | +53% |
| 2004 | 27,500 | +17% |
| 2003 | 23,600 | −30% |
| 2002 | 33,600 | +53% |
| 2001 | 22,000 | +22% |
| 2000 | 18,000 | −10.0% |
| 1999 | 20,000 | +27% |
| 1998 | 15,788 | +74% |
| 1997 | 9,060 | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 8,610 | −6.4% |
| 1995 | 9,195 | +17% |
| 1994 | 7,865 | −54% |
| 1993 | 17,181 | +239% |
| 1992 | 5,070 | −1.4% |
| 1991 | 5,140 | −3.0% |
| 1990 | 5,300 | +12% |
| 1989 | 4,720 | +937% |
| 1988 | 455 | −83% |
| 1987 | 2,740 | +13,600% |
| 1986 | 20 | −93% |
| 1985 | 290 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports79,897 t USD 243 m
Exporter rank4 of 104
Imports25 t USD 82,000
Importer rank178 of 190
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/whole-milk-powder/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of whole milk powder in Uruguay?

Uruguay produced 166,129 t in 2023, 3.3% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Uruguay rank in the world for production of whole milk powder?

Uruguay ranked 6th of 61 countries in 2023. The largest producer was New Zealand with 27.9% of the world total.

### How has the production of whole milk powder in Uruguay changed?

It rose by 156% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +48% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.

### Does Uruguay export or import whole milk powder?

In 2024 Uruguay reported exports of 79,897 t (USD 243 m) and imports of 25 t (USD 82,000), 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

[New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/new-zealand/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/india/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/brazil/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/argentina/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/mexico/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/germany/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/uzbekistan/)[Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/netherlands/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/france/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/united-kingdom/)[Ireland](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/ireland/)[Belarus](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/belarus/)
[All countries producing whole milk powder](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/)

## Other products of Uruguay

[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/uruguay/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/uruguay/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/uruguay/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/uruguay/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/uruguay/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/uruguay/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/uruguay/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/uruguay/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/uruguay/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/uruguay/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/uruguay/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/uruguay/)
[Agricultural production in Uruguay](https://husfarm.com/production/country/uruguay/)

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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