USDA Ctrl & West Whey Protein 07/16 13:30

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Whey Protein Concentrate - Central and West U.S.

Released on July 16, 2026

Whey protein concentrate 34% (WPC) 34% prices are unchanged across the range 
this week. The bottom of the mostly price series is holding steady, but prices 
increased at the top. Spot inventories are tight and contacts say it is 
difficult to find loads to meet their immediate needs. Production is limited as 
several producers moved from WPC 34% production towards higher proteins, and a 
few contacts anticipate output to decline more in the coming months. Demand for 
WPC 34% is unchanged and the market remains firm.

Prices for WPC 80% are unchanged and remain in the $12.50 to $13.00 range, 
while WPC 80% instant prices are in the upper-$12s to mid-$13s. Demand for WPC 
80% is strong overall and inventories are tight, but some contacts say interest 
has softened somewhat in recent weeks. Spot purchasers also report that it is 
easier to find loads of WPC 80%, compared to recent months. Prices for whey 
protein isolate (WPI) range from the mid-$13s to mid-$14s. Demand is strong for 
WPI, and contacts say more loads are trading in the $14s as inventories have 
tightened in recent weeks.

Prices for: Central/West US, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra Grade, Edible Whey 
Protein Concentrate
Price Range - 34% Protein; Dollars per Pound: 1.63 - 2.18
Mostly Range - 34% Protein; Dollars per Pound: 1.85 - 2


Information for the period July 13 - 17, 2026, issued weekly

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