USDA Ctrl & West Whey Protein 07/24 11:00

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Whey Protein Concentrate - Central and West U.S.

Released on July 24, 2025

The whey protein concentrate 34% (WPC 34%) price series declined at the lower 
end of the range this week. Following several weeks of some loads reported 
trading at prices below the range, with increased volumes of WPC 34% now 
reported at prices near or below low/medium heat nonfat dry milk, a downward 
shift was deemed necessary. Industry contacts note a divergence within the WPC 
34% market as demand and price increasingly hinge on end-use applications.  
Inventories of WPC 34% meeting higher-grade nutritional user specifications 
remain tight and prices per protein are often in line with higher whey protein 
concentrates. Production of this product is light and spot trading is limited. 
Meanwhile, production of WPC 34% that is more interchangeable with other dairy 
sources has increased in recent weeks. Contacts report demand for this product 
is somewhat light, but inventories are becoming more available.

Prices for: Central/West US, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra Grade, Edible Whey 
Protein Concentrate
Price Range - 34% Protein; Dollars per Pound: 1.18 - 1.83
Mostly Range - 34% Protein; Dollars per Pound: 1.78 - 1.8


Information for the period July 21 - 25, 2025, issued weekly

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