USDA Central Dry Whey 02/19 12:35

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Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on February 19, 2026

Dry whey prices are unchanged at the tops of the range and mostly price series, 
but prices moved lower at the bottoms of both. Dry whey demand varies somewhat 
in domestic markets. Spot interest is light for dry whey overall and 
inventories are growing. Contacts note steady demand for dry whey that meet 
certain end user specifications or loads from specific brands and spot 
inventories for these products, remain tight. Some plant managers say they are 
running busier dry whey production schedules utilizing available liquid whey 
supplies. Others note production is limited as their production is focused on 
whey protein concentrate 80% (WPC 80%) and whey protein isolate (WPI). Markets 
for WPC 80% and WPI remain bullish as demand is outpacing production and 
inventories remain tight. The market for animal feed whey is quiet, and prices 
are unchanged this week. Production is light and inventories are tight, while 
demand is limited.

Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.59 - 0.75
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.66 - 0.71


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 February 16 - 20, 2026, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

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