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     Dry Whey - Western U.S.

     Report 38 - Released on September 21, 2023

     The dry whey price range and mostly price series are unchanged as both held firm in the
     West. More activity with nonbrand preferred loads has supported prices on the bottom ends.
     Demand is steady domestically. A few manufacturers report inventories as slightly tighter.
     However, loads are available to meet current spot market demand and contracted obligations.
     Supplies of bleached dry whey compared to unbleached dry whey are reported as tighter by
     some stakeholders. Export demand is moderate. Cheese manufacturers are running steady
     schedules making enough liquid whey to keep dry whey production steady. However, supply and
     production are noted as tighter on the southwestern area of the West. Some processors, with
     the ability to produce both whey protein concentrate and dry whey, are focusing more on whey
     protein concentrate, with the whey protein concentrate market being comparatively stronger.

     Prices for: Western U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra Grade & Grade A, Conventional, and
     Edible Dry Whey
     Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB:                   .2800 - .3600
     Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB:                  .3000 - .3500


     Information for the period September 18 - 22, 2023, issued weekly

     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     Andrew Mattheis, 608-422-8590
     Email: andrew.mattheis@usda.gov

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