USDA Central Dry Whey 01/29 13:10

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Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on January 29, 2026

The price range for dry whey is unchanged in the Central region, though both 
ends of the mostly price series shifted up 1 cent this week. Domestic demand 
for dry whey is mixed. Contacts report strong demand for loads that meet 
certain specifications and loads produced by specific manufacturers, and 
inventories are tight. Some spot purchasers say they are buying resale loads of 
these loads at prices closer to the top of the range. Meanwhile, demand for 
loads that do not meet the specific end user requirements is light and spot 
loads are available. Interest from international purchasers is light overall, 
but a large export tender for dry whey contributed to increased demand last 
week and this week. Dry whey production is lighter this week, as a winter storm 
contributed to downtime for some manufacturers. Markets for whey protein 
concentrate 80% and whey protein isolate remain bullish and processors with the 
capacity to produce these products say they remain the focus of their 
schedules. Prices for animal feed whey are unchanged. Markets remain quiet amid 
light demand and tight inventories.

Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.6 - 0.78
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.69 - 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 January 26 - 30, 2026, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

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