USDA Central Dry Whey 01/02 13:30

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Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on January 02, 2026

The price range and mostly price series for dry whey is unchanged in the 
Central region this week. Spot inventories are tight, and some manufacturers 
say they have limited spot availability in January. Some spot purchasers are 
paying prices above the range for resale loads. Demand for dry whey is light, 
due to the New Years holiday, but contacts anticipate demand to pick up in the 
coming weeks. Plant managers say they remain focused on higher whey protein 
concentrates, keeping dry whey production limited. Prices for animal feed whey 
are unchanged. Production is light and inventories remain tight, but spot 
trading is limited due to light demand.

Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.62 - 0.75
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.68 - 0.73


Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., N/A, Non-Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Animal Feed - Milk Replacer; Dollars per Pound: 0.35 - 0.37


Information for the period December 29, 2025 -  January 2, 2026, issued weekly

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