USDA Central Dry Whey 08/14 10:30

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Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on August 14, 2025

Central region dry whey prices increased at the bottom of the range. The top of 
the range and both ends of the mostly price series were unchanged this week. 
Dry whey demand is steady to lighter in the West, and contacts report export 
interest is light. Dry whey inventories range from available to tight. Contacts 
report that demand for dry whey from some manufacturers is strong and spot 
loads are difficult to obtain. Plant managers say higher whey protein 
concentrates take priority in their production schedules, keeping dry whey 
production limited. The price range for animal feed whey is unchanged. Contacts 
report light demand for animal feed whey, but note light production is keeping 
spot inventories tight.

Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.5 - 0.62
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: 0.34 - 0.37


Information for the period August 11 - 15, 2025, issued weekly

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