USDA Central Dry Whey 04/16 11:55

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Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on April 16, 2026

Central region dry whey prices are unchanged at the tops of the range and 
mostly price series. Meanwhile, the bottom of the range moved lower and the 
bottom of the mostly price series increased 2 cents. Demand for dry whey varies 
somewhat by manufacturer, but contacts say domestic sales are steady this week. 
Export demand is increasing and contacts say a large international tender 
scheduled this week could tighten inventories somewhat. Some manufacturers say 
they have limited spot availability, while others say inventories are available 
but less excessive than they were in previous weeks. Strong markets for higher 
whey protein concentrates are causing some plant managers to focus production 
schedules on those commodities. This is somewhat limiting dry whey production, 
but contacts say output is steady week-to-week. Animal feed whey prices are 
unchanged. Inventories are tight, amid limited production. Spot demand for 
animal feed whey is light.

Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.58 - 0.71
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.62 - 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 April 13 - 17, 2026, issued weekly

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