Global Whey Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Whey market size was valued at US$ 105960 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 136360 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 3.7% during review period.

Whey is the watery liquid that remains after the coagulation of the casein proteins in cheese making. Whey contains most of the lactose and about 20% of the protein in milk. It is mainly consisted of lactose, proteins and minerals.

Global Whey key players include Arla Foods, Lactalis Ingredients, Euroserum, Leprino Foods Company, Hilmar Cheese Company, Fonterra, Glanbia Nutritionals, Friesl and Campina, Bongrain Group, Saputo Ingredients, etc. Global top ten manufacturers hold a share over 15%.

Europe is the largest market, with a share over 55%, followed by US and Oceania, both have a share about 35%.

In terms of product, Sweet whey is the largest segment, with a share over 55%. And in terms of application, the largest application is Food, followed by Feed, etc.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Whey market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Whey market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031

Global Whey market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031

Global Whey market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031

Global Whey market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and ASP (USD/MT), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Whey

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Whey market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Euroserum, FrieslandCampina, Lactalis Ingredients, Hilmar Cheese Company, DMK, Arla Foods, Fonterra, Volac, Leprino Foods Company, Saputo Ingredients, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Whey market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
Acid Whey
Sweet Whey
Demineralized Whey
Non-Demineralized Whey

Market segment by Application
Pharma
Nutrition
Health Care
Personal Care
Food
Feed

Major players covered
Euroserum
FrieslandCampina
Lactalis Ingredients
Hilmar Cheese Company
DMK
Arla Foods
Fonterra
Volac
Leprino Foods Company
Saputo Ingredients
Davisco Foods
Agropur
Glanbia Nutritionals
Devondale Murray Goulburn
Swiss Valley Farms
Sachsenmilch Leppersdorf
Valio
Bongrain Group
Associated Milk Producers
Carbery
Land O'Lakes
Brewster Cheese Company
MILEI
Dairygold Co-Operative Society
DOC Kaas

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Whey product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Whey, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Whey from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Whey competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Whey breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Whey market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Whey.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Whey sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.