USDA Central Dry Whey 06/20 15:25

AMS_1045 MARS

Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on June 20, 2025

Central region dry whey prices were unchanged at the top of the range and 
mostly price series this week. The bottom of the mostly price series moved 
lower, while prices increased at the bottom of the range. Dry whey is available 
to meet current market demands. Internationally produced dry whey is available 
for lower prices than loads produced domestically. Contacts say this is 
contributing to softening export dry whey interest. Domestic dry whey demand is 
steady to lighter. Strong demand persists for specific brands or dry whey that 
meets certain specifications and inventories for these loads remain tight. 
Meanwhile, contacts report demand for more interchangeable loads of dry whey is 
lighter and spot loads for these are available for purchasing. Cheesemakers 
continue to run strong production schedules. Liquid whey is available for 
drying, but dry whey production is limited as production schedules remain 
focused on higher whey protein concentrates. The bottom of the animal feed whey 
price range moved higher this week, but the top was unchanged. Contacts report 
production is light, and spot inventories are tight. Demand for animal feed 
whey is steady.

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 - 0.57


Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., N/A, Non-Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Animal Feed - Milk Replacer; Dollars per Pound: 0.33 - 0.35


Information for the period June 16 - 20, 2025, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

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