Whey exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported whey worth $599.9 million (564.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 104 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $773.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $599.9M | 564.6K t |
| 2023 | $586.7M | 546.9K t |
| 2022 | $773.4M | 584.1K t |
| 2021 | $652.0M | 540.3K t |
| 2020 | $539.2M | 513.7K t |
| 2019 | $472.6M | 441.9K t |
| 2018 | $518.6M | 534.6K t |
| 2017 | $600.5M | 526.2K t |
Where the United States exports whey to
The largest buyer markets were China (37%), Canada (10%), Mexico (10%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $220.9M | 37% |
| Canada | $61.9M | 10% |
| Mexico | $59.9M | 10% |
| Indonesia | $55.5M | 9.3% |
| Philippines | $28.0M | 4.7% |
| Japan | $27.0M | 4.5% |
| Vietnam | $24.4M | 4.1% |
| Thailand | $14.8M | 2.5% |
| Australia | $14.1M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $12.9M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.06 per kg, close to the world average of $1.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Whey imports to the United States
Imports of whey by the United States reached $56.3 million in 2024 (45.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from Canada (45%), Denmark (29%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $25.3M | 45% |
| Denmark | $16.4M | 29% |
| United Kingdom | $5.4M | 9.5% |
| New Zealand | $4.7M | 8.3% |
| France | $2.1M | 3.7% |
| Israel | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $509K | 0.9% |
| Mexico | $425K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $137K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $123K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 exported by the United States?
The United States exported whey worth $599.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 564.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 104 countries worldwide, with 17% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy whey from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($220.9 million), followed by Canada (10%) and Mexico (10%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 100 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average export price of whey per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.02 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of whey from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $600.5 million in 2017 to $599.9 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2022 at $773.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import whey?
Yes. The United States imported $56.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Denmark and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $543.6 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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