USDA Central Dry Whey 03/12 13:10

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Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on March 12, 2026

Dry whey prices decreased across the range and at the bottom of the mostly 
price series in the Central region. The top of the mostly price range is 
unchanged. Domestic demand continued to soften this week. Contacts say loads of 
dry whey priced in the high $0.50s to low $0.60s are more appealing to 
international purchasers. Escalating transportation fees are reducing some of 
that appeal and keeping export demand relatively steady. Production is steady 
but remains limited as drying schedules stay focused on higher whey protein 
concentrates. Dry whey inventories are growing, though manufacturers of 
preferred brands say they have few or no spot loads available. Animal feed whey 
markets remain quiet, and spot trading is limited while inventories remain 
tight. Prices for animal feed whey are unchanged this week.

Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.55 - 0.73
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.6 - 0.7


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 March 9 - 13, 2026, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

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