USDA Central Dry Whey 05/29 10:35

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Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on May 29, 2025

Central region dry whey prices are increasing across the price range and mostly 
price series. Contacts report more volume is trading in the mid-$0.50s as 
strong demand has caused spot inventories to tighten. Demand for dry whey 
varies by manufacturer, but contacts say interest ranges from steady to very 
strong. Spot whey inventories also vary as some manufacturers are completely 
sold out of spot loads for several weeks, while others have sufficient 
inventories to meet current market demands. Cheese makers are purchasing spot 
milk in the Central region as low as $7-under Class III and are running strong 
production schedules. Plant managers favor using liquid whey for higher whey 
protein concentrate production, but dry whey output remains strong regionally. 
Animal feed whey prices declined across the range this week. Demand for animal 
feed whey is light, but production remains limited.

Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.48 - 0.59
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.53 - 0.55


Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., N/A, Non-Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Animal Feed - Milk Replacer; Dollars per Pound: 0.32 - 0.35


Information for the period May 26 - 30, 2025, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

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