USDA Ctrl & West Whey Protein 07/31 10:50

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Whey Protein Concentrate - Central and West U.S.

Released on July 31, 2025

The price range for whey protein concentrate 34% (WPC 34%) expanded this week, 
as the bottom moved lower and the top shifted higher. Last week, a divergence 
was noted in the whey protein concentrate 34% market, as contacts identified a 
gulf in prices for WPC 34% based on end use application. This divide in the 
market persists, as loads destined for infant formula or that meet strict end 
user specifications are priced at a premium. These spot loads are near the top 
of the reported range, in the $1.70s to $1.80s. Demand for this product remains 
steady, and spot inventories are tight. Products that are more interchangeable 
with other dairy powders are priced competitively with nonfat dry milk and are 
generally moving near the bottom of the price range. Spot sales of this product 
are picking up amid increasing production and availability. Spot trades of WPC 
34% which meet higher end user specifications are limited, due to tight 
inventories, but sales of WPC 34% priced closer to the bottom of the range are 
increasing. Due to this shift, the bottom of the mostly price series dropped 43 
cents this week to $1.35, but the top of the mostly price series was unchanged.

Prices for: Central/West US, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra Grade, Edible Whey 
Protein Concentrate
Price Range - 34% Protein; Dollars per Pound: 1.15 - 1.85
Mostly Range - 34% Protein; Dollars per Pound: 1.35 - 1.8


Information for the period July 28 -  August 1, 2025, issued weekly

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