USDA Central Dry Whey 09/25 12:15

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Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on September 25, 2025

Dry whey prices were unchanged across the price range and the mostly price 
series in the Central region this week. Spot inventories are tight, and some 
manufacturers are sold out of dry whey for near term shipment. Stakeholders say 
there is more dry whey available in the Southwest than in the rest of the 
Central region. Domestic spot trading is limited by light availability, but 
some spot purchasers are, reportedly, taking a step back to see where dry whey 
markets are going before securing additional loads. Export demand remains 
light. Cheesemakers are running busy production schedules, leaving plenty of 
liquid whey available for drying. Plant managers say they are primarily using 
this liquid whey to run busy schedules, producing higher whey protein 
concentrates, keeping dry whey production limited. Prices for animal feed whey 
were also unchanged this week. Demand for animal feed whey remains light and 
spot inventories are tight amid limited production.

Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.53 - 0.59
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.55 - 0.58


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 September 22 - 26, 2025, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

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