USDA Central Dry Whey 10/09 11:25

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Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on October 09, 2025

This week, the bottom of the Central region price range for dry whey moved 
lower, while the top shifted higher. Prices also increased at the top of the 
mostly price series but held steady at the bottom. Contacts say there is 
hesitation from some spot purchasers to secure loads at or above $0.60. Dry 
whey inventories vary by manufacturer but are generally tight in the region. 
There is plenty of liquid whey for drying, but bearish markets for higher whey 
protein concentrates are causing manufacturers to remain focused on those 
products, limiting dry whey production. Demand for dry whey is steady in 
domestic markets, but contacts report light international interest. Animal feed 
whey prices are unchanged this week. Spot trades of animal feed whey are light 
amid tight inventories and limited demand. 

Beginning November 1, 2025, this report will be published at 2:30 PM EST/1:30 
PM CST

Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.53 - 0.61
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.56 - 0.595


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 October 6 - 10, 2025, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

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