USDA Central Dry Whey 06/12 11:05

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Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on June 12, 2025

The bottom of the range and both ends of the mostly price series for Central 
dry whey moved higher this week, though the top of the price range was 
unchanged. Domestic dry whey demand is steady. Export interest is softening, as 
domestic loads priced in the mid-$0.50s are less competitive than dry whey 
produced internationally. Spot loads are available, though contacts report 
inventories are tighter for some brands, and for dry whey which meets certain 
specification requirements, due to strong demand for these loads. Cheesemakers 
say spot milk is trading at prices as low as $7-under Class III and they are 
using these volumes to run busy production schedules. This is leaving plenty of 
liquid whey available for drying, though some plant managers say their focus 
remains on higher whey protein concentrates. Animal feed whey production is 
limited. Production is in balance with light demand, keeping spot inventories 
snug. Prices for animal feed whey are holding steady.

Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.47 - 0.59
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.54 - 0.57


Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., N/A, Non-Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Animal Feed - Milk Replacer; Dollars per Pound: 0.32 - 0.35


Information for the period June 9 - 13, 2025, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

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