| Rank | Country | Production (MT) | Share % | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 54,000 | 28 | Largest global exporter of casein, leveraging pasture-based milk production and large-scale drying capacity; exports over 54,000 t with value around USD 436 million.[2] |
| 2 | Ireland | 50,000 | 26 | Second-largest exporter with almost 50,000 t exported, supported by a strong cooperative dairy sector and focus on casein and caseinates.[2] |
| 6 | India | 2,600 | 3 | Emerging exporter with over 2,500 t traded, leveraging large milk pool and competitive processing costs for food and industrial casein.[2] |
Major importers
- Poland Export-oriented EU supplier of acid casein with growing processing capacity, while also importing casein for value-added products.[2]
- Netherlands Major EU casein processor and re-export hub, shipping over 10,000 t and also importing casein for blending and downstream processing.[2][7]
- Germany Both a significant exporter (about 4,400 t) and importer (nearly 11,000 t) of casein for its large food and ingredient industry.[2]