USDA Central Dry Whey 12/04 14:00

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Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on December 04, 2025

The whey market is leveling out this week. Despite a large amount of market 
activity, sellers are not able to secure top end prices for Extra Grade whey. 
This is leading to the $.0.05 drop at the top of the range. All other prices 
are steady. Contacts note an increase of export activity into Mexico this week. 
Exports to other countries, especially in Southeast Asia, remain strong. 
Inventories of dry whey remain tight; some manufacturers do not have any extra 
whey available for the spot market. Extra Grade and Grade A whey production 
remain limited as manufacturers continue to focus on high protein whey 
derivatives.

Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.56 - 0.75
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.67 - 0.73


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 December 1 - 5, 2025, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

N/A

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