Whey imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $115.4 million of whey in 2024 (63.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 187 countries. Value rose 27% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $115.4M | 63.4K t |
| 2023 | $90.6M | 55.5K t |
| 2022 | $78.4M | 46.9K t |
| 2021 | $72.3M | 46.0K t |
| 2020 | $71.2M | 53.1K t |
| 2019 | $91.6M | 61.1K t |
| 2018 | $83.9M | 57.9K t |
| 2017 | $86.1M | 55.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports whey from
Ireland alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+764% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $61.5M | 53% |
| Netherlands | $15.9M | 14% |
| Austria | $13.6M | 12% |
| Germany | $12.7M | 11% |
| Poland | $4.7M | 4.1% |
| France | $2.2M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 1.1% |
| Norway | $808K | 0.7% |
| United States | $778K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $736K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.82 per kg, 78% above the world average of $1.02. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Whey exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported whey worth $84.9 million (53.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were France (26%), Netherlands (16%), Ireland (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $21.8M | 26% |
| Netherlands | $13.3M | 16% |
| Ireland | $12.7M | 15% |
| China | $8.6M | 10% |
| United States | $5.4M | 6.3% |
| Singapore | $3.4M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 2.5% |
| New Zealand | $2.0M | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom whey imports (HS 0404.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0404.10: Dairy produce: whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of whey imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported whey worth $115.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 63.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 187 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply whey to the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($61.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (14%) and Austria (12%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 764% on the year.
What is the average import price of whey per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024, 78% above the world average of $1.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of whey to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $86.1 million in 2017 to $115.4 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $86.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export whey?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $84.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the Netherlands and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $30.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for whey?
The HS code for whey is subheading 0404.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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