USDA Central Dry Whey 04/23 13:25

AMS_1045 MARS

Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on April 23, 2026

In the Central region, dry whey prices increased across the range this week. 
The mostly price series is unchanged at the top, but the bottom moved one cent 
lower. Domestic demand is relatively steady, but an international tender last 
week led to a flurry of demand for dry whey. Spot loads remain available, but 
stakeholders say last week's tender consumed some manufacturers' excess 
inventory. Spot loads of dry whey meeting stringent end user specifications 
remain difficult to find on the spot market. Cheesemakers are running busy 
production schedules, leaving plenty of whey for drying. Plant managers 
continue to prioritize higher whey protein concentrates, limiting dry whey 
production. Prices for animal feed whey are unchanged this week. The spot 
market remains quiet amid light demand, minimal production, 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: 0.59 - 0.72
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.61 - 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 20 - 24, 2026, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

N/A

[0600059B]