USDA Central Dry Whey 12/18 13:40

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Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on December 18, 2025

In the Central region, the tops of the range and mostly price series for dry 
whey are unchanged. Contacts say some indexes moved higher in recent weeks, 
contributing to higher prices at the bottoms of the range and mostly price 
series this week. Spot trading is limited, as inventories remain tight and 
demand is softening. Contacts report the end of year holidays are negatively 
impacting demand, but they anticipate sales to rebound in Q1. Manufacturers say 
they are sold out of dry whey in the near term or have limited inventories. 
They anticipate prices to hold relatively steady into January. Dry whey 
production is limited, as plant managers remain focused on higher whey protein 
concentrates and whey protein isolate. Animal feed whey prices are unchanged 
this week, amid limited trading and light availability.

Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.62 - 0.75
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.68 - 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 15 - 19, 2025, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

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