USDA Central Dry Whey 01/15 13:35

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Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on January 15, 2026

In the Central region, spot loads of dry whey were sold across a wider range 
this week as contacts reported lower prices at the bottom and higher prices at 
the top. The mostly price series is unchanged. Domestic demand for dry whey is 
softening, and export interest remains light. Dry whey inventories vary by 
manufacturers as some say they are sold out of spot loads through January, 
while others report lighter demand in recent weeks have caused inventories to 
start building. This is contributing to lower prices at the bottom of the range 
from purchasers with additional spot inventories, while manufacturers with 
limited availability are holding firm on prices. Dry whey production is steady 
but remains limited, as manufacturers who can produce higher whey protein 
concentrates are primarily focusing on those products. The animal feed whey 
market remains quiet, and prices are unchanged this week. Contacts report light 
production and say inventories are tight, but demand is limited as feed 
purchasers are securing alternatives, such as whey permeate, at lower prices.

Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.6 - 0.78
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.68 - 0.72


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 January 12 - 16, 2026, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

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