USDA Central Dry Whey 05/14 13:40

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Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on May 14, 2026

Dry whey prices are unchanged across the range and mostly price series in the 
Central region this week. Spot loads of dry whey are available overall, but 
contacts say inventories of specific brands or loads that meet certain 
specifications are tight. Domestic demand is steady. Export interest is steady, 
though some stakeholders say international purchasers are only interested in 
spot loads from certain manufacturers. Dry whey produced in Europe is priced at 
a premium to loads produced in the US, and some contacts anticipate this could 
lead to stronger export demand in the coming weeks. Dry whey production is 
steady but down from last year. Plant managers say strong markets for whey 
protein concentrate 80% and whey protein isolate are causing them to prioritize 
producing these products and reducing their dry whey output. Few manufacturers 
are producing animal feed whey and spot inventories remain tight. Prices are 
unchanged though, amid light 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 11 - 15, 2026, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

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