USDA West Dry Whey 03/19 13:50

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Dry Whey - West U.S.

Released on March 19, 2026

Dry whey prices decreased across the range and mostly price series in the West. 
Domestic demand for dry whey is light, while export interest is steady. Spot 
loads are available, though some contacts say they are sold out of dry whey 
through the end of March. Cheesemakers are running busy schedules, leaving 
plenty of liquid whey available for drying. Plant managers are running busy 
schedules. Some stakeholders say output is somewhat limited as drying schedules 
remain focused on higher whey protein concentrates and whey protein isolate.

Prices for: West, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.6 - 0.74
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.63 - 0.7


Information for the period March 16 - 20, 2026, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

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