USDA Central Dry Whey 05/15 12:10

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Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on May 15, 2025

Dry whey prices increased across both the price range and mostly price series. 
Domestic demand for dry whey varies from steady to strengthening. Purchasers 
not particular about dry whey brands are steadily purchasing loads that meet 
their current needs. Meanwhile, spot purchasers interested in specific brands 
of dry whey are increasing their purchasing, making spot inventories of these 
brands more difficult to obtain. Milk is ample in parts of the Central region 
with spot trades as low as $7 under Class III. This is enabling cheesemakers to 
run full production schedules, leaving plenty of whey solids available for 
drying. Plant managers say whey protein concentrate markets are strong and some 
are focusing their production schedules on these commodities; however, dry whey 
production remains strong in the region. Animal feed whey prices moved lower at 
the top of the range this week, amid light spot market activity.

Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.43 - 0.55
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.49 - 0.52


Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., N/A, Non-Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Animal Feed - Milk Replacer; Dollars per Pound: 0.34 - 0.36


Information for the period May 12 - 16, 2025, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

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