USDA Central Dry Whey 12/11 13:25

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Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on December 11, 2025

Dry whey prices increased at the bottom of the range in the Central region this 
week, while the top of the range and both ends of the mostly price series were 
unchanged. Spot inquiries are somewhat light this week, but manufacturers say 
purchasers are aware they are sold out through the end of the year. Prices for 
whey protein concentrate 80% and whey protein isolate continue to trend higher 
amid strong demand and tight inventories. Plant managers say they continue to 
focus production schedules on these products, limiting dry whey production and 
keeping inventories tight. Contacts report steady market tones and say they do 
not expect the market to change much until 2026.

Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.585 - 0.75
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.67 - 0.73


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 December 8 - 12, 2025, issued weekly

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