Skim milk and whey powder — Production in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Skim milk and whey powder — Production was 35,382 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
35,382 t
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
22nd
of 61 countries
All-time high
47,584 t
in 2018
All-time low
45 t
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Skim milk and whey powder — Production in Republic of Korea, 1961–2023

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

In 2023, skim milk and whey powder — production in Republic of Korea stood at 35,382 t.

That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and down 8.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, skim milk and whey powder — production in Republic of Korea peaked at 47,584 t in 2018 and was at its lowest, 45 t, in 1961.

Republic of Korea ranks 22nd of 61 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Skim milk and whey powder — Production in Republic of Korea, year by year

Annual values for Skim milk and whey powder — Production in Republic of Korea, 1961 to 2023.
Year t Change
1961 45 t
1962 45 t +0.0%
1963 90 t +100.0%
1964 190 t +111.1%
1965 280 t +47.4%
1966 420 t +50.0%
1967 701 t +66.9%
1968 1,311 t +87.0%
1969 2,271 t +73.2%
1970 4,000 t +76.1%
1971 5,000 t +25.0%
1972 5,000 t +0.0%
1973 6,000 t +20.0%
1974 8,859 t +47.6%
1975 12,137 t +37.0%
1976 13,785 t +13.6%
1977 18,238 t +32.3%
1978 19,168 t +5.1%
1979 24,823 t +29.5%
1980 30,063 t +21.1%
1981 20,561 t -31.6%
1982 23,487 t +14.2%
1983 26,500 t +12.8%
1984 27,210 t +2.7%
1985 30,716 t +12.9%
1986 26,524 t -13.6%
1987 35,601 t +34.2%
1988 35,611 t +0.0%
1989 39,252 t +10.2%
1990 39,181 t -0.2%
1991 39,180 t -0.0%
1992 38,717 t -1.2%
1993 40,946 t +5.8%
1994 36,149 t -11.7%
1995 40,850 t +13.0%
1996 45,435 t +11.2%
1997 40,589 t -10.7%
1998 43,796 t +7.9%
1999 40,266 t -8.1%
2000 46,653 t +15.9%
2001 45,562 t -2.3%
2002 45,576 t +0.0%
2003 38,518 t -15.5%
2004 40,938 t +6.3%
2005 43,260 t +5.7%
2006 37,534 t -13.2%
2007 42,490 t +13.2%
2008 42,055 t -1.0%
2009 34,107 t -18.9%
2010 32,095 t -5.9%
2011 29,694 t -7.5%
2012 39,483 t +33.0%
2013 38,606 t -2.2%
2014 38,598 t -0.0%
2015 39,605 t +2.6%
2016 37,467 t -5.4%
2017 37,067 t -1.1%
2018 47,584 t +28.4%
2019 32,750 t -31.2%
2020 37,857 t +15.6%
2021 37,175 t -1.8%
2022 35,877 t -3.5%
2023 35,382 t -1.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 594.78 t 45 t 2,271 t 9
1970s 11,701 t 4,000 t 24,823 t 10
1980s 29,552 t 20,561 t 39,252 t 10
1990s 40,511 t 36,149 t 45,435 t 10
2000s 41,669 t 34,107 t 46,653 t 10
2010s 37,295 t 29,694 t 47,584 t 10
2020s 36,573 t 35,382 t 37,857 t 4

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 19 Russian Federation 58,145 t compare
  2. 20 Ukraine 52,169 t compare
  3. 21 Sweden 36,400 t compare
  4. 23 Argentina 32,843 t compare
  5. 24 Denmark 31,300 t compare
  6. 25 Spain 26,560 t compare

See the full ranking of 91 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is skim milk and whey powder — production in Republic of Korea?
Skim milk and whey powder — production in Republic of Korea was 35,382 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest skim milk and whey powder — production recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 47,584 t in 2018.
What is the lowest skim milk and whey powder — production recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 45 t in 1961.
How does Republic of Korea rank for skim milk and whey powder — production?
Republic of Korea ranks 22nd out of 61 countries with data for 2023.
Is skim milk and whey powder — production rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Skim milk and whey powder — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Skim milk and whey powder — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
91 places, 4,583 data points, 1961–2023
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