USDA Central Dry Whey 03/26 12:55

AMS_1045 MARS

Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on March 26, 2026

In the Central region, prices decreased at the top of the price range but are 
unchanged at the bottom of the range and across the mostly price series. 
Domestic demand is light overall, but steady demand persists for some brands or 
loads of dry whey that meet certain end user specifications. Export demand is 
steady, some contacts say international demand is picking up, while others 
report high shipping rates are deterring some potential purchasers. Spot loads 
of dry whey are available. Dry whey production is steady but remains limited as 
some plant managers continue to focus on whey protein concentrate 80% and whey 
protein isolate. Prices for animal feed whey are unchanged and the market 
remains quiet. Contacts say animal feed whey production is limited and demand 
is light.

Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.55 - 0.71
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.58 - 0.7


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 March 23 - 27, 2026, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

N/A

[0600059B]