USDA Central Dry Whey 07/09 13:35

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Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on July 09, 2026

Dry whey markets are holding steady, and Central region prices are unchanged at 
the bottom of the range but decreased at the top. Both ends of the mostly price 
series held steady this week. Spot loads are available, but some manufacturers 
remain sold out of dry whey, while others have inventory. Domestic demand is 
unchanged but varies by manufacturer. Contacts say international demand is 
steady, though some note an upcoming tender from Japan could pull some 
inventory from the market. Dry whey production is steady to stronger, as plant 
managers are running full schedules after taking some time off for last week's 
holiday. Markets for whey protein concentrates remain at record highs and some 
manufacturers are, reportedly, shifting more production to these products away 
from dry whey in the coming weeks. Prices for animal feed whey are unchanged. 
Production remains very limited and inventories are tight. Demand for animal 
feed whey is light, as purchasers continue to secure other feed options 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 - 0.7
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.62 - 0.68


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 - 0.38


Information for the period July 6 - 10, 2026, issued weekly

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