USDA West Dry Whey 01/08 14:25

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Dry Whey - West U.S.

Released on January 08, 2026

In the West, dry whey prices remain stable this week. Domestic demand is 
steady. Demand from international buyers varies from steady to stronger. Dry 
whey spot load availability continues to be tight in the region. Some buyers 
are purchasing from outside the region to meet immediate needs. Dry whey 
production schedules vary from steady to lighter. Markets for higher whey 
protein concentrates and isolate remain strong and demand continues to outpace 
production. This, along with some closed cheese production capacity at the 
start of 2026, is decreasing quantities of liquid whey being allocated to sweet 
whey production for some manufacturers.

Prices for: West, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.68 - 0.75
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.71 - 0.74


Information for the period January 5 - 9, 2026, issued weekly

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