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Whey market in Poland

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Polish whey market expanded steadily from 2018 to 2020, with volume rising from 864 thousand tons to 1 059 thousand tons, an increase of over 22%. This growth phase peaked in 2020, marking the highest market size in the period.

After 2020, the market entered a prolonged contraction. Volume fell to 876 thousand tons in 2021, then further to 767 thousand tons in 2022, and reached 622 thousand tons in 2023. By 2023, the market was 41% smaller than its 2020 peak.

Poland's position as a major cheese producer in the EU, with record output in 2022, provided a backdrop of robust dairy activity, though whey market volume moved independently during this period.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2020
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2020
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Poland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production whey in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Whey production in Poland increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 265.6 million US dollars, showing a measured uptick of 5.5% compared to 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 6.8%, while the largest decline was recorded in 2018, at 9.8%. The minimum value was 235.6 million US dollars in 2018.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.8%)	6.8%	5.5%	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

On a global scale, Poland ranked as the third-largest producer of whey from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of whey, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of whey, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Poland's whey production volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 1,201 thousand tonnes were produced, representing a strong gain of 14.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 10.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, at 8.8%, with the minimum value of 991 thousand tonnes also in 2018.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.8%)	5.4%	14.9%	3.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports whey from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Poland's whey exports stood at 210.2 thousand tonnes, constituting a rise of 9.7% compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, exports increased by 7.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 2.5%, with the minimum value of 191.7 thousand tonnes also in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.4%	(2.5%)	9.7%	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, China, and Germany were the primary buyers of whey from Poland, accounting for 20.3%, 19.0%, and 14.4% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they represented 53.7% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Whey deliveries from Poland increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 199.5 million US dollars, reflecting a slight rise of 1.7% relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 6.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 6.7%, while the largest decline was recorded in 2018, at 14.2%. The minimum value was 183.9 million US dollars in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.2%)	6.7%	1.7%	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—the Netherlands, China, and Indonesia—together accounted for 52.9% of total exports in value terms of whey from Poland.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports whey to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, whey shipments to Poland from abroad came to 67.9 thousand tonnes, which is 31.7% more year-over-year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 25.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018, at 69.1 thousand tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019, at 25.3%, with the minimum value of 51.6 thousand tonnes also in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.6%	(25.3%)	31.7%	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Lithuania, Germany, and the Netherlands continued to be the main suppliers of whey to Poland, accounting for 55.5%, 12.9%, and 6.8% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, they formed 75.2% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Whey deliveries to Poland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Poland imported 49.5 million US dollars of whey, which is 49.3% higher year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 63.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 17.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.2%	4.0%	49.3%	17.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Lithuania were the main suppliers of whey to Poland, accounting for 23.2%, 16.8%, and 11.7% of imports in value terms, respectively. Together, they comprised 51.7% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Poland in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io