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Whey Powder Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Sub Product
Demineralized Whey Powder, Sweet Whey Powder, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Hydrolysate, +1
Derived Products
Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Sweet Whey Powder, Demineralized Whey Powder
Raw Materials
Cow Milk
HS Code
040410
Last Updated
2026-06-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Whey Powder market coverage spans 142 countries.
  • 1,719 exporter companies and 2,188 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 12,866 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • 2 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 3.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-06-01.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Whey Powder

Analyze 12,866 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Whey Powder.

Whey Powder Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Whey Powder to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Whey Powder: Denmark (+192.9%), Netherlands (+122.2%), Canada (+116.9%).

Whey Powder Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-07, benchmark Whey Powder country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Whey Powder transaction unit prices: Slovakia (15.24 USD / kg), Hungary (13.18 USD / kg), United Kingdom (5.79 USD / kg), Denmark (5.25 USD / kg), New Zealand (5.15 USD / kg), 15 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-06
United States+111.4%6,1051.95 USD / kg (10,260,082.971 kg)2.06 USD / kg (14,909,171.002 kg)1.74 USD / kg (15,544,584.937 kg)1.61 USD / kg (16,024,447.347 kg)1.74 USD / kg (17,320,197.307 kg)1.92 USD / kg (10,262,692.392 kg)
Denmark+192.9%8197.10 USD / kg (1,548,709 kg)3.68 USD / kg (4,368,977 kg)2.49 USD / kg (5,137,280 kg)2.60 USD / kg (2,675,330.7 kg)3.13 USD / kg (999,946 kg)5.25 USD / kg (933,094 kg)
Germany-2.4%5051.35 USD / kg (617,721.9 kg)1.27 USD / kg (3,407,952.36 kg)2.06 USD / kg (2,052,128.52 kg)1.48 USD / kg (1,091,749.184 kg)1.93 USD / kg (1,382,997.19 kg)2.08 USD / kg (858,548 kg)
Netherlands+122.2%4211.20 USD / kg (1,274,765 kg)1.13 USD / kg (2,014,456.59 kg)1.25 USD / kg (5,472,437.148 kg)1.28 USD / kg (3,347,189 kg)1.15 USD / kg (1,851,230 kg)1.25 USD / kg (1,328,540 kg)
France+49.4%3502.38 USD / kg (1,220,670 kg)2.60 USD / kg (519,349.48 kg)2.38 USD / kg (1,293,470 kg)2.74 USD / kg (798,737 kg)1.96 USD / kg (1,286,340 kg)2.18 USD / kg (1,281,670 kg)
Chile+4.9%3321.07 USD / kg (2,630,415 kg)1.04 USD / kg (1,516,215 kg)1.19 USD / kg (1,538,280 kg)1.10 USD / kg (2,458,525 kg)1.20 USD / kg (2,990,675 kg)1.06 USD / kg (2,246,200 kg)
United Kingdom+19.6%51916.91 USD / kg (340,281.91 kg)24.83 USD / kg (163,097.96 kg)15.17 USD / kg (179,638.4 kg)25.58 USD / kg (298,176.422 kg)5.84 USD / kg (376,759.91 kg)5.79 USD / kg (485,245.38 kg)
Poland+67.8%3051.17 USD / kg (686,425.81 kg)1.02 USD / kg (1,019,000 kg)1.12 USD / kg (1,232,281.48 kg)0.97 USD / kg (1,405,600 kg)6.74 USD / kg (370,687.12 kg)1.53 USD / kg (428,804.68 kg)
Spain+96.9%1991.10 USD / kg (551,600 kg)10.20 USD / kg (512,759.17 kg)1.21 USD / kg (615,309.107 kg)1.06 USD / kg (1,065,175.79 kg)1.26 USD / kg (1,768,979.335 kg)1.14 USD / kg (878,082.983 kg)
Turkiye+15.8%1731.05 USD / kg (604,001.4 kg)1.12 USD / kg (1,203,000.35 kg)1.02 USD / kg (1,804,801.3 kg)1.04 USD / kg (1,687,000 kg)1.07 USD / kg (446,000 kg)1.01 USD / kg (1,048,800 kg)
Whey Powder Global Supply Chain Coverage
3,907 companies
1,719 exporters and 2,188 importers are mapped for Whey Powder.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Whey Powder, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

Whey Powder Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

1,719 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Whey Powder. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Whey Powder Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners

2 premium Whey Powder suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
Visimex Corporation Joint Stock Company
Vietnam
Contact
Food ManufacturingOthers
NAVIGAATOR LTD
Estonia
Food ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingFood WholesalersFood PackagingBrokers And Trade AgenciesOthers
Become a Premium Supplier to join the Tridge Supply Chain Network and advance your marketing and export channel strategy.

Whey Powder Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 1,719 total exporter companies in the Whey Powder supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Poland)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-06-10
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-18
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Singapore)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingLogistics
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Whey Powder Global Exporter Coverage
1,719 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Whey Powder supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Whey Powder opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.

Top Exporting Countries for Whey Powder (HS Code 040410) in 2024

For Whey Powder in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States511,921,455 kg609,694,137 USD
2Germany435,820,757.846 kg479,302,963.521 USD
3Netherlands306,048,376.885 kg302,815,884.122 USD
4Ireland141,051,641.392 kg251,572,751.416 USD
5Italy213,367,576 kg197,466,597.919 USD
6Poland191,049,804.106 kg189,497,919 USD
7United Kingdom60,764,119.817 kg131,547,775.895 USD
8Denmark63,776,614.955 kg123,105,936.5 USD
9Spain67,751,845.986 kg86,892,734.614 USD
10Argentina44,128,675 kg73,726,169.56 USD

Whey Powder Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Whey Powder Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

2,188 importer companies are mapped for Whey Powder demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Whey Powder Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 2,188 total importer companies tracked for Whey Powder. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Thailand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Pakistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Costa Rica)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Pakistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-26
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kuwait)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
2,188 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Whey Powder.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Whey Powder buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.

Top Import Demand Countries for Whey Powder (HS Code 040410) in 2024

For Whey Powder in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Netherlands797,920,590.591 kg414,760,854.815 USD
2Denmark119,176,819.885 kg134,200,405.641 USD
3United Kingdom64,737,025 kg120,084,619.131 USD
4Germany283,568,263.962 kg111,997,631.75 USD
5Philippines88,947,380.24 kg94,335,977 USD
6Thailand75,716,670.642 kg92,970,433.94 USD
7Japan54,404,521 kg85,977,171.365 USD
8Italy144,311,855 kg77,840,170.095 USD
9Canada32,550,871.026 kg70,402,106.277 USD
10Ireland25,438,481.343 kg66,874,701.375 USD

Whey Powder Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

Analyze Whey Powder origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.

Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Whey Powder

Whey Powder Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Whey Powder wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Whey Powder wholesale unit prices: Germany (1.28 USD / kg), Poland (1.23 USD / kg), Netherlands (1.18 USD / kg), Spain (1.10 USD / kg).
Country2025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-06
Germany1.09 USD / kg1.13 USD / kg1.19 USD / kg1.17 USD / kg1.20 USD / kg1.28 USD / kg
France0.94 USD / kg-----
Netherlands0.93 USD / kg0.95 USD / kg1.06 USD / kg1.11 USD / kg1.14 USD / kg1.18 USD / kg
Poland1.16 USD / kg1.07 USD / kg1.15 USD / kg1.13 USD / kg1.13 USD / kg1.23 USD / kg
Spain1.04 USD / kg1.04 USD / kg1.07 USD / kg1.08 USD / kg1.09 USD / kg1.10 USD / kg

Whey Powder Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Whey Powder wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1Germany1.28 USD / kg0.87 USD / kg1.80 USD / kg+28.1%
2France1.00 USD / kg0.88 USD / kg1.21 USD / kg+27.3%
3Netherlands1.14 USD / kg0.91 USD / kg1.72 USD / kg+30.8%
4Poland1.23 USD / kg1.04 USD / kg1.60 USD / kg+22.4%
5Spain1.14 USD / kg0.88 USD / kg1.67 USD / kg+27.1%

Latest Whey Powder Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Whey Powder wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-05-01Tej******* * 1.72 USD / kg
2026-05-01Swe** **** ****** * ***** **** ******** ****** *************** ******************** * ******** ************2099.34 USD / kg
2026-05-01Whe* ****** * 169.92 USD / kg
2026-05-01Whe* ****** * 160.77 USD / kg
2026-05-01Tej******* * 1.76 USD / kg

Global Farmgate Supplier Price Trends by Country for Whey Powder

Whey Powder Monthly Farmgate Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Whey Powder farmgate unit-price benchmarks by country to monitor supplier-side cost movement.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Whey Powder farmgate unit prices: Germany (1.26 USD / kg), Netherlands (1.18 USD / kg).
Country2025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-06
Germany1.09 USD / kg1.12 USD / kg1.18 USD / kg1.17 USD / kg1.19 USD / kg1.26 USD / kg
Netherlands0.93 USD / kg1.03 USD / kg1.06 USD / kg1.12 USD / kg1.14 USD / kg1.18 USD / kg

Whey Powder Farmgate Cost Trends by Major Exporting Supplier Countries

Compare Whey Powder farmgate price levels and YoY changes across the top 2 exporting countries to understand origin-side supplier cost structure.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1Germany1.17 USD / kg1.06 USD / kg1.29 USD / kg+16.4%
2Netherlands1.07 USD / kg0.92 USD / kg1.28 USD / kg+21.1%

Latest Whey Powder Farmgate Export Cost Updates

Review the latest 3 Whey Powder farmgate updates to monitor origin-side export cost and supplier pricing shifts.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-04-01Whe* ****** ************ * ***** *170.30 USD / kg
2026-02-01Whe* ****** ********* * *** ********** *****1192.22 USD / kg
2026-02-01Whe* ****** ********* * *** ********** ** ** ******1385.66 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeIngredient
Product FormPowder
Industry PositionDairy Ingredient

Market

Whey powder is a globally traded dairy ingredient produced by drying liquid whey generated during cheese and casein manufacturing, which ties its availability to milk and cheese processing volumes. Export supply is concentrated in large dairy-processing regions in the European Union, the United States, and New Zealand, while demand is broad across food manufacturing and nutrition (including sports nutrition and some specialized nutrition applications). International trade is sensitive to dairy price cycles, energy costs for evaporation/spray-drying, and buyer specifications for protein functionality and microbiological quality. Cross-border flows often move through ingredient traders and industrial users rather than consumer retail channels, with traceability and food-safety compliance shaping market access.
Major Producing Countries
  • United StatesLarge-scale cheese industry supports substantial whey ingredient output.
  • GermanyMajor EU dairy processor with significant whey and whey-derivative production.
  • FranceLarge milk and cheese processing base supporting whey ingredient volumes.
  • NetherlandsHigh dairy processing intensity; important ingredient production and trading hub.
  • IrelandExport-oriented dairy processing sector with whey ingredient production.
  • New ZealandMajor export-oriented dairy producer; whey ingredients are produced alongside milk processing.
Major Exporting Countries
  • GermanyKey exporter of whey and whey-derived ingredients in global trade classifications.
  • NetherlandsImportant exporter and re-exporter via EU logistics and ingredient trading networks.
  • United StatesMajor supplier to global food and nutrition ingredient markets.
  • FranceSignificant EU exporter of dairy ingredients including whey products.
  • IrelandExport-oriented shipments of dairy ingredients including whey-based products.
  • New ZealandExport-focused dairy supply chain serving Asia-Pacific and other markets.
Major Importing Countries
  • ChinaLarge ingredient import demand for food manufacturing and specialized nutrition uses; import requirements can be stringent for dairy powders.
  • JapanConsistent importer of dairy ingredients for processed foods and nutrition products.
  • South KoreaImports dairy ingredients for food manufacturing and nutrition categories, including protein products.
  • IndonesiaImports dairy ingredients for food processing; demand linked to industrial users.
  • MexicoImports dairy ingredients for food manufacturing and formulated products.

Specification

Major VarietiesSweet whey powder, Acid whey powder, Demineralized whey powder, Whey protein concentrate (WPC), Whey protein isolate (WPI), Instantized/lecithinated whey powder
Physical Attributes
  • Off-white to pale-yellow free-flowing powder (appearance varies by process and mineral content)
  • Hygroscopic behavior requiring moisture-barrier packaging and humidity control
  • Solubility and dispersibility influenced by heat history and instantization
Compositional Metrics
  • Protein content specification (particularly for WPC/WPI) and nitrogen/protein reporting basis
  • Moisture specification to manage caking and shelf stability
  • Lactose and ash/mineral content specifications (notably for demineralized whey)
  • Microbiological criteria (e.g., pathogen absence expectations) and total plate count limits per buyer/regulator
Grades
  • Food grade whey powder
  • Feed grade whey powder (where permitted and specified)
  • Demineralization levels (often referenced as functional/infant-formulation oriented grades)
  • Instantized grades for beverage and supplements applications
Packaging
  • Multiwall paper bags with inner polyethylene liners for bulk trade
  • Bulk bags (FIBC) for industrial users where appropriate
  • Smaller high-barrier bags for specialty proteins (often with tamper-evident closures)
ProcessingHeat classification/heat history influences functional performance (solubility, foaming, gelling) for formulationInstantization/agglomeration and lecithination used to improve wettability and dispersibility in beverages and supplement mixesDemineralization (e.g., via membrane processes and/or ion exchange) used to tailor mineral profile for specific applications

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Cheese/casein production → whey collection and clarification → pasteurization/thermal treatment → concentration (evaporation and/or membrane filtration) → spray drying → (optional) instantization/agglomeration → packaging → export distribution to industrial users
Demand Drivers
  • Protein fortification demand in sports nutrition and functional beverages
  • Use as a dairy-derived functional ingredient in bakery, confectionery, dairy products, and processed foods
  • Cost-performance substitution versus other proteins in some formulations, depending on dairy price cycles
  • Specification-driven demand for high-protein fractions (WPC/WPI) in supplement and specialized nutrition products
Temperature
  • Typically shipped and stored as a dry ingredient under ambient conditions with emphasis on cool, dry, odor-free storage
  • Moisture and heat exposure control is critical to prevent caking, off-flavors, and functional degradation
Shelf Life
  • Long shelf life when kept sealed in moisture-barrier packaging under dry storage conditions; shelf life is highly sensitive to moisture uptake and storage environment

Risks

Food Safety HighPowdered dairy ingredients can face severe trade disruption from contamination events (e.g., pathogens or foreign material), triggering recalls, import detentions, and rapid loss of buyer approval across multiple markets.Maintain robust HACCP, validated lethality/thermal controls where applicable, environmental monitoring programs, allergen management, and strong supplier/lot traceability with rapid recall capability.
Input Supply And Price Volatility HighWhey powder supply is structurally linked to cheese and milk processing volumes and dairy price cycles; shocks to milk production (weather stress, feed costs, herd dynamics) and shifts in cheese output can tighten whey availability and raise price volatility for global buyers.Use multi-origin qualification, flexible formulation strategies (where feasible), and contracting/hedging approaches aligned with dairy commodity risk management practices.
Energy And Manufacturing Cost MediumEvaporation and spray-drying are energy-intensive; spikes in electricity and natural gas costs can quickly affect production economics and export pricing, especially in regions with volatile energy markets.Prioritize suppliers with energy-efficiency programs, waste-heat recovery, and documented process controls; diversify sourcing across regions with different energy exposures.
Regulatory Compliance MediumImport requirements for dairy ingredients (facility registration, veterinary certification, residue limits, microbiological criteria, labeling) vary by market and can change, creating compliance and clearance risks for shipments.Maintain an up-to-date regulatory matrix per destination market, ensure documentation readiness (health/veterinary certificates where required), and conduct periodic compliance audits with third-party certification support.
Sustainability
  • Dairy sector greenhouse gas emissions (methane) and increasing buyer pressure for credible footprint accounting for dairy ingredients
  • Energy intensity of evaporation and spray-drying steps, creating exposure to energy-price volatility and decarbonization requirements
  • Wastewater and high-organic-load effluent management from dairy processing, including whey handling and downstream processing
  • Animal welfare expectations and audit requirements in dairy supply chains affecting supplier qualification
Labor & Social
  • Labor standards and worker safety in dairy processing plants (thermal processing, powder handling, confined spaces) under third-party audit schemes
  • Migrant and seasonal labor considerations in dairy farming in some producing regions, increasing scrutiny of social compliance programs
  • Traceability and responsible sourcing requirements from multinational food and supplement buyers, including grievance mechanisms and supplier audits

FAQ

Why is whey powder supply closely tied to cheese production?Whey is generated as a co-product when milk is made into cheese or casein, and whey powder is produced by concentrating and drying that liquid whey. This means changes in milk availability and cheese processing volumes in major dairy regions can quickly affect whey powder availability and pricing.
What are common commercial types of whey powder in global trade?Commonly traded types include sweet whey powder, acid whey powder, demineralized whey powder, and higher-protein fractions like whey protein concentrate (WPC) and whey protein isolate (WPI). Buyers often specify these types based on protein functionality, mineral content, and intended end use.
What is the biggest deal-breaker risk for whey powder shipments in international trade?Food-safety incidents are the most disruptive because they can trigger recalls, import detentions, and loss of buyer approval across multiple markets. Powdered dairy ingredients therefore rely heavily on strong HACCP programs, traceability, and consistent microbiological control to maintain market access.

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Raw materials: Cow Milk
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