USDA Central Dry Whey 10/16 11:00

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Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on October 16, 2025

In the Central region, prices are up across both the range and the mostly price 
series this week. Domestic demand for dry whey is steady, but export demand is 
mixed. Contacts report dry whey produced in Europe is priced below loads 
produced domestically, limiting demand from purchasers in Asia. Meanwhile, 
sales to Mexico are increasing and purchasers in the country are showing a 
willingness to pay higher prices for specific brands. Spot purchasers say 
inventories are tight, and some manufacturers remain sold out of spot loads. 
Contacts say some inventory is available in the Southwest, but there is lighter 
demand for these loads from purchasers in Mexico. Demand for whey protein 
concentrate 80% and whey protein isolate are strong, inventories are tight, and 
prices continue to increase. Plant managers say they are primarily focusing on 
production of these products, keeping dry whey output limited. Animal feed whey 
demand remains light and production is limited keeping inventories tight. 
Prices for animal feed whey were unchanged at the bottom of the range but 
increased at the top.

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: 0.5375 - 0.63
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.58 - 0.61


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 - 0.38


Information for the period October 13 - 17, 2025, issued weekly

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