USDA West Dry Whey 12/24 12:40

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Dry Whey - West U.S.

Released on December 24, 2025

Dry whey prices moved 1 cent higher at the bottom end and half a cent lower at 
the top end of the range in the West. Prices at both ends of the mostly price 
series moved higher. Domestic demand varies from steady to somewhat stronger, 
while demand from international buyers is steady to somewhat lighter. Cheese 
production is steadily making volumes of liquid whey for utilization. Dry whey 
production schedules are mixed for the holiday week. Spot load availability is 
tight. For some manufacturers, whey protein concentrates/isolates' price 
strength and demand continues to apply pressure on liquid whey volumes utilized 
for sweet whey production.

Prices for: West, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.68 - 0.75
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.71 - 0.74


Information for the period December 22 - 26, 2025, issued weekly

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