Parent Product
Whey Powder
Derived Products
Whey Protein Hydrolysate
Raw Materials
Whey Powder
HS Code
350220
Last Updated
2026-05-10
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Whey Protein Isolate market coverage spans 104 countries.
- 336 exporter companies and 321 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,133 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-10.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Whey Protein Isolate
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Whey Protein Isolate Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Whey Protein Isolate: Switzerland (+133.0%), Poland (+131.9%), Canada (-73.0%).
Whey Protein Isolate Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-11, countries with visible Whey Protein Isolate transaction unit prices: Argentina (34.15 USD / kg), Spain (30.06 USD / kg), Germany (19.99 USD / kg), United States (13.33 USD / kg), Hungary (11.63 USD / kg), 6 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | +18.6% | 564 | 19.73 USD / kg (252,998.41 kg) | 21.26 USD / kg (169,099.16 kg) | 15.65 USD / kg (1,391,872.35 kg) | 12.67 USD / kg (413,821.98 kg) | 18.55 USD / kg (362,167.87 kg) | 13.33 USD / kg (539,577.725 kg) | ||||||
| Denmark | -0.3% | 151 | 22.67 USD / kg (53,940 kg) | 24.24 USD / kg (186,650 kg) | 23.14 USD / kg (418,812 kg) | 23.34 USD / kg (656,150 kg) | 15.08 USD / kg (378,990 kg) | 6.96 USD / kg (425,090 kg) | ||||||
| United Kingdom | +2.0% | 119 | 24.84 USD / kg (16,192.39 kg) | 23.67 USD / kg (17,849.36 kg) | 26.58 USD / kg (6,665.06 kg) | 18.20 USD / kg (2,716.61 kg) | 28.74 USD / kg (7,354.892 kg) | 5.30 USD / kg (51,078.72 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | -39.1% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 14.56 USD / kg (560 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Spain | +68.8% | 39 | 25.63 USD / kg (2,062.193 kg) | - (-) | 24.64 USD / kg (2,359.17 kg) | 15.79 USD / kg (1,299.107 kg) | 37.85 USD / kg (594.44 kg) | 30.06 USD / kg (10,331.005 kg) | ||||||
| United Arab Emirates | +62.8% | 35 | 44.69 USD / kg (12.1 kg) | 25.84 USD / kg (121.534 kg) | 36.08 USD / kg (8 kg) | 8.26 USD / kg (124.55 kg) | 4.00 USD / kg (7,336.9 kg) | 4.98 USD / kg (95.5 kg) | ||||||
| New Zealand | -64.9% | 9 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 4.88 USD / kg (-) | 4.89 USD / kg (62,540 kg) | ||||||
| Poland | +131.9% | 22 | 30.57 USD / kg (7 kg) | 17.78 USD / kg (2,299.51 kg) | - (-) | 11.36 USD / kg (2,616 kg) | - (-) | 10.95 USD / kg (827.94 kg) | ||||||
| Costa Rica | - | 7 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 23.91 USD / kg (1,111.5 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Hungary | +18.6% | 81 | - (-) | 29.62 USD / kg (368.174 kg) | 22.17 USD / kg (1,568.96 kg) | - (-) | 31.26 USD / kg (590.848 kg) | 11.63 USD / kg (2,368.37 kg) |
Whey Protein Isolate Global Supply Chain Coverage
657 companies
336 exporters and 321 importers are mapped for Whey Protein Isolate.
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Whey Protein Isolate Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
336 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Whey Protein Isolate. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Whey Protein Isolate Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Industries: Food ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Whey Powder, Whey Protein Isolate
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthersShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsOthers
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: TradeLogistics
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Whey Powder, Whey Protein Isolate
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Colombia
Supplying Products: Whey Powder, Whey Protein Isolate
(Colombia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Colombia
Supplying Products: Whey Powder, Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Whey Protein Isolate Global Exporter Coverage
336 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Whey Protein Isolate (HS Code 350220) in 2024
For Whey Protein Isolate in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 88,505,710 kg | 807,846,127 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 43,489,127.207 kg | 474,478,918.284 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 41,589,058.542 kg | 415,452,281.617 USD |
| 4 | New Zealand | 26,836,010 kg | 270,165,689.824 USD |
| 5 | Poland | 21,699,430.491 kg | 232,850,018 USD |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 15,654,771.992 kg | 136,428,973.269 USD |
| 7 | Australia | 5,863,338.13 kg | 116,530,233.337 USD |
| 8 | Ireland | 5,083,260 kg | 74,394,314.486 USD |
| 9 | Lithuania | 5,341,627 kg | 60,213,755 USD |
| 10 | Italy | 22,044,092 kg | 52,066,050.334 USD |
Whey Protein Isolate Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Whey Protein Isolate Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
321 importer companies are mapped for Whey Protein Isolate demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Whey Protein Isolate Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingOthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: India, Costa Rica, Uzbekistan, United States, Mexico, Panama, Philippines, Vietnam, Bolivia
(Brazil)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Ecuador, Colombia
(Turkmenistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Pakistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: OthersFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Nepal)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-07
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
321 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Whey Protein Isolate.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Whey Protein Isolate (HS Code 350220) in 2024
For Whey Protein Isolate in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 22,111,427 kg | 241,766,090.041 USD |
| 2 | Japan | 23,758,024 kg | 232,132,437.325 USD |
| 3 | United States | 15,748,435 kg | 181,086,151 USD |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 15,895,622.726 kg | 173,623,740.206 USD |
| 5 | India | 18,054,765 kg | 163,843,688.645 USD |
| 6 | Brazil | 15,577,343.155 kg | 156,585,076 USD |
| 7 | Canada | 11,738,488 kg | 142,349,337.529 USD |
| 8 | Poland | 17,663,288.388 kg | 134,817,246 USD |
| 9 | Germany | 23,532,741.347 kg | 132,396,348.162 USD |
| 10 | Denmark | 25,940,896 kg | 78,085,514.877 USD |
Whey Protein Isolate Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormPowder
Industry PositionFood Ingredient
Market
Whey protein isolate (WPI) is a high-purity dairy protein ingredient widely traded for sports nutrition, protein-fortified foods, and specialized nutrition applications. Supply is structurally linked to cheese production (as whey is a co-product) and to investment capacity in filtration/chromatography and drying infrastructure. Trade and production are concentrated in major dairy-processing regions, with the United States and key European and Oceania dairy exporters playing outsized roles in cross-border supply. Market dynamics are characterized by demand-led growth in “high-protein” categories and periodic tightness and price volatility for high-end whey derivatives.
Market GrowthGrowing (mid-2020s)demand-led growth with episodes of tight supply and price volatility for higher-purity whey ingredients
Major Producing Countries
- United StatesLarge dairy ingredient manufacturing base; described by USDEC as the largest producer/exporter of whey products globally (whey products include multiple whey ingredients beyond WPI).
- GermanyMajor producer/exporter in customs trade statistics for HS 350220 (milk albumin including concentrates of two or more whey proteins), which often captures whey-protein concentrates/isolates.
- NetherlandsSignificant production and re-export hub for dairy ingredients; also a major importing country for HS 350220, consistent with distribution/processing roles.
- New ZealandMajor dairy exporter with large-scale whey ingredient production tied to export-oriented milk processing.
- PolandNotable EU exporter in HS 350220 trade statistics.
Major Exporting Countries
- United StatesTop exporter in HS 350220 trade statistics (milk proteins including concentrates of whey proteins), a common proxy code for international whey-protein ingredient trade.
- GermanyTop-tier exporter in HS 350220 trade statistics.
- NetherlandsTop-tier exporter in HS 350220 trade statistics; also functions as an EU logistics/ingredient distribution hub.
- New ZealandTop-tier exporter in HS 350220 trade statistics.
- PolandAmong leading exporters in HS 350220 trade statistics.
Major Importing Countries
- ChinaLeading importer in HS 350220 trade statistics, consistent with large-scale demand for dairy proteins in food manufacturing and nutrition categories.
- JapanLeading importer in HS 350220 trade statistics.
- NetherlandsLeading importer in HS 350220 trade statistics; reflects hub role (distribution, blending, and intra-EU flows).
- IndiaSignificant importer in HS 350220 trade statistics.
- United KingdomSignificant importer in HS 350220 trade statistics.
Specification
Major VarietiesMembrane-filtered whey protein isolate (WPI), Ion-exchange / chromatography-derived WPI, Instantized WPI (agglomerated/lecithinated variants), Hydrolyzed whey protein isolate (WPH from WPI)
Physical Attributes
- White to off-white, free-flowing powder; can be agglomerated/instantized for improved dispersibility
- Mild dairy flavor profile; functional properties vary by processing route and heat history
Compositional Metrics
- Common industry definition targets not less than 90% protein on a dry-matter basis for standard WPI (processing removes lactose, fat, ash, and moisture constituents)
- Allergen: milk (whey-derived); suitability and labeling depend on destination-market regulations
Grades
- Food-grade WPI (general nutrition and food manufacturing)
- Infant/medical nutrition-grade (tighter microbiological and compositional specifications per buyer/regulator requirements)
- Instantized grade (improved reconstitution for consumer powders and RTD premixes)
Packaging
- Moisture- and oxygen-protective food-contact packaging for powders (lined bags or bulk formats) to prevent caking and quality loss during international shipment
- Traceable lot coding and documentation to support cross-border compliance and customer quality programs
ProcessingSeparation and concentration via membrane filtration and/or chromatography, followed by drying; optional agglomeration/instantization step depending on end useFunctional performance (solubility, foaming, emulsification) is sensitive to processing intensity and thermal exposure
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Milk collection → cheesemaking → liquid whey capture → clarification/standardization → membrane filtration and/or chromatography → concentration → drying → blending/instantization (optional) → packaging → export/import distribution → downstream supplement/food manufacturing
Demand Drivers
- Sports nutrition and active-lifestyle supplement demand for high-purity proteins
- Protein fortification in mainstream foods and beverages (powders, bars, RTD mixes)
- Specialized nutrition uses where low lactose and high protein density are valued
Temperature
- Typically shipped and stored as a dry powder under ambient conditions; moisture control is more critical than refrigeration
- Avoid heat and humidity exposure to reduce caking and preserve functional performance
Atmosphere Control
- Low-humidity handling and sealed packaging are critical to manage water activity and oxidative quality changes during long-distance ocean freight
Risks
Price Volatility And Supply Tightness HighWPI availability and pricing are highly sensitive to global demand for high-protein products and to the underlying whey stream generated by cheesemaking; tightness in “high-end” whey derivatives can emerge even when broader dairy commodity markets soften, creating procurement and margin risk for supplement and nutrition manufacturers.Use multi-origin sourcing and dual-qualification (e.g., membrane and chromatography grades), negotiate indexed or longer-term supply agreements where feasible, and design formulations that can flex between WPI and alternative dairy proteins when specifications allow.
Trade Classification And Customs Risk MediumWPI is often observed within broader customs categories such as HS 350220 (milk albumin including concentrates of two or more whey proteins); product-specific characteristics and local tariff schedules can lead to classification disputes, unexpected duty exposure, or documentation delays.Align HS classification with technical dossiers (composition and processing description), obtain binding rulings where available, and keep certificates/spec sheets consistent with declared tariff lines.
Food Safety And Allergen Control MediumAs a dairy-derived powder, WPI requires robust allergen management (milk) and hygienic processing controls to prevent contamination and ensure suitability for intended uses, especially in infant/medical nutrition supply chains.Apply Codex-aligned hygienic practice for milk and milk products, HACCP-based control plans, validated sanitation programs, and buyer-appropriate microbiological specifications and release testing.
Regulatory Compliance MediumRegulatory treatment can vary by jurisdiction and by processing method (e.g., chromatography-derived isolates or specific fractions used in supplements/special foods), including “novel food” assessments for certain whey protein isolates or whey-derived fractions in the EU context.Maintain clear processing descriptions and compositional specifications, verify destination-market permissions for intended uses (supplements, special medical foods, infant formula), and monitor evolving novel-food and labeling determinations.
Logistics And Quality Degradation LowLong-haul shipping exposes powdered proteins to humidity ingress, temperature cycling, and physical stress that can cause caking, reduced dispersibility, or customer rejections.Use moisture-barrier packaging, container desiccant strategies where appropriate, and receiving inspections tied to agreed reconstitution and sensory/functional tests.
Sustainability
- Dairy-sector greenhouse gas footprint (methane from enteric fermentation and manure management), creating growing customer and regulatory scrutiny for whey-derived ingredients
- Land and feed supply impacts embedded in dairy production systems; pressure for verified sustainability claims and farm-level traceability
- Wastewater and energy intensity in filtration/drying operations, increasing focus on plant efficiency and renewable energy procurement
Labor & Social
- Supply-chain expectations for farm and plant labor standards (including contractor oversight) as buyers extend responsible-sourcing programs into dairy ingredients
- Animal welfare expectations (housing, health, and handling) increasingly embedded in supplier codes and retailer requirements
FAQ
Which countries are major exporters of whey-protein-isolate-type dairy proteins in global trade statistics?Customs trade statistics for HS 350220 (milk albumin including concentrates of two or more whey proteins, a category commonly used as a proxy for concentrated whey-protein ingredients) show the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Poland among the leading exporting countries.
How is whey protein isolate typically produced?Industry descriptions commonly define WPI as a whey- or milk-derived product where lactose, fat, ash, and moisture are substantially reduced using processes such as membrane filtration and/or chromatography, yielding a finished dry product with not less than 90% protein on a dry-matter basis.
Why can WPI prices and availability change quickly?WPI supply depends on both the volume of whey generated by cheesemaking and on specialized processing capacity for high-purity ingredients, while demand is driven by fast-growing “high-protein” supplement and food categories; this combination can create periods of tightness and volatility in high-end whey derivatives.
Sources
Whey Protein Isolate Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: China, United States, Germany, Netherlands, Japan, Poland, Indonesia, Italy, France, Ireland, Austria, United Kingdom, Denmark, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, Peru, Chile, Hungary, India, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Lithuania, Brazil, Switzerland, Portugal, Swaziland, Belgium, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Iceland, Norway, Philippines, Sweden, Israel, Mexico, Czechia, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Croatia, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Latvia, Colombia, Slovakia, Turkiye, Finland, Slovenia, Romania, Serbia, Costa Rica, South Africa, Uganda, Guatemala, Nepal, El Salvador, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Bolivia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Egypt, Hong Kong, Iran, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, Macedonia, Malta, Maldives, Namibia, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Oman, Panama, Pakistan, Paraguay, Qatar, Senegal, Tunisia, Tanzania, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zimbabwe
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Parent product: Whey Powder
Derived products: Whey Protein Hydrolysate
Raw materials: Whey Powder
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