USDA Central Dry Whey 01/08 14:00

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Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on January 08, 2026

Dry whey prices are increasing at the bottom of the range in the Central 
region, while holding steady at the top. The bottom of the Central region 
mostly price series is also unchanged, but the top is shifting down 1 cent. 
Inventories are tight and several manufacturers note they have few or no spot 
loads available in the near term. Demand for dry whey is light in domestic and 
international markets. Contacts say some domestic purchasers are showing 
hesitance when offered prices in the $0.70s for spot loads, but tight 
inventories are keeping prices relatively firm. Plant managers say they 
continue to focus production schedules on higher whey protein concentrates and 
whey protein isolate, keeping dry whey output limited. Prices for animal feed 
whey are unchanged. The animal feed whey market remains quiet, as contacts say 
feed purchasers prefer the lower prices offered for loads of whey permeate. Few 
manufacturers are producing animal feed whey, and inventories are snug.

Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.6575 - 0.75
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.68 - 0.72


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 January 5 - 9, 2026, issued weekly

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