USDA Central Dry Whey 10/02 10:40

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Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on October 02, 2025

In the Central region, dry whey prices increased across the range and mostly 
price series. Spot availability varies by manufacturer, but overall contacts 
say inventories are tight in the region. Cheesemakers are running busy 
production schedules, leaving plenty of liquid whey available for drying. Plant 
managers say much of this is going towards higher whey protein concentrates, as 
those markets remain very bullish. Due to this, dry whey production is limited 
but contacts say output is increasing week-to-week. Domestic dry whey demand is 
steady to lighter as some spot purchasers seem hesitant to secure loads priced 
above 60 cents per pound for dry whey. Export interest remains light.

Beginning November 1, 2025, this report will be published at 2:30 PM EST/1:30 
PM CST

Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.54 - 0.6
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.56 - 0.59


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 29 -  October 3, 2025, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

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