USDA Central Dry Whey 04/02 13:35

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Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on April 02, 2026

Dry whey prices increased at the bottom of the range in the Central region, 
while the top moved lower. The mostly price series is unchanged at the bottom, 
but prices decreased at the top. Spot loads of dry whey are available, though 
purchasers interested in certain brands of dry whey or loads meeting stringent 
end-user specifications report inventories of these loads remain tight. 
Domestic demand is light, and contacts report steady demand from export 
purchasers. Dry whey produced in Europe is selling at a premium price compared 
to loads produced in the U.S., and some contacts report this is increasing 
interest in loads, but high shipping rates are causing some potential 
purchasers to look elsewhere for spot loads. Dry whey production is steady. 
Animal feed whey prices are unchanged this week. Contacts say trading remains 
limited, due to 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: 0.56 - 0.7
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.58 - 0.69


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 30 -  April 3, 2026, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

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