USDA Central Dry Whey 05/07 13:05

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Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on May 07, 2026

The top of the price range for dry whey is unchanged in the Central region this 
week. Prices decreased at the bottom of the range and across the mostly price 
series. Inventories and demand for dry whey vary by manufacturer. Contacts say 
some manufacturers have very limited or no spot availability. Demand for these 
brands is steady and is outpacing production. Spot purchasers interested in 
these loads are paying prices near the top of the range, and some are 
purchasing resale loads at higher prices. Manufacturers of dry whey with spot 
inventories available say their production is outpacing demand, and inventories 
are growing. Demand for these loads are lighter and spot prices trend towards 
the bottom of the range. Contacts say export dry whey demand is strengthening 
somewhat, but some international purchasers are only interested in loads from 
manufacturers with tighter inventories. Production is steady to stronger, 
though some plant managers say their dry whey output remains light as drying 
schedules are focused on higher whey protein concentrates. Animal feed whey 
prices are unchanged this week, and inventories remain very tight. A slight 
uptick in prices for alternative dairy feed products have contributed to 
increased interest in animal feed whey. However, stakeholders say animal feed 
whey inventories are tight, and they are often unable to meet this demand.

Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.58 - 0.72
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.6 - 0.68


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 May 4 - 8, 2026, issued weekly

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