USDA West Dry Whey 02/12 13:50

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Dry Whey - West U.S.

Released on February 12, 2026

In the West, dry whey prices are unchanged at the bottom and $0.0050 lower at 
the top of the range this week. Both ends of the mostly price series increased 
1 cent. Domestic demand remains moderate. Demand from international buyers is 
steady. Stakeholders indicate spot load availability has not loosened much in 
the region and preferred brands are especially tight. Sweet whey production 
schedules are mixed. For some manufacturers, liquid whey volumes are being 
prioritized for whey protein concentrates and isolates production.

Prices for: West, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.68 - 0.76
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.7 - 0.73


Information for the period February 9 - 13, 2026, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

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