MD_DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate - Central and Western U.S. Report 38 - Released on September 21, 2023 The price range for whey protein concentrate 34% (WPC 34%) moved higher at the bottom this week, while the top was unchanged. The mostly price series contracted this week as the bottom slid upward, but the top inched lower. Spot purchasers say they are no longer hearing spot loads of WPC 34% available priced below 70 cents. Sellers attribute the recent uptick in prices to an uptick in demand. Loads of WPC 34% are available, though some stakeholders say inventories are less ample than during the summer months. Contacts report inventories of some preferred brands of WPC 34% are somewhat tight and say these brands are moving at prices near the top of the range. Production of WPC 34% is steady to lighter. Some plant managers say they are focusing their production on higher whey protein concentrates, as markets for these commodities are currently more bullish. Prices for: Central and Western U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra Grade, Conventional, and Edible Whey Protein Concentrate Price Range - 34% Protein; $/LB: .7000 - .9800 Mostly Range - 34% Protein; $/LB: .7600 - .8900 Information for the period September 18 - 22, 2023, issued weekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI ROMAN CARAMAN, 608-422-8593 Email: roman.caraman@usda.gov Additional Dairy Market News Information: Dairy Market News (DMN) by Phone: (608)422-8602 DMN Website: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy DMN MARS (My Market News): https://mymarketnews.ams.usda.gov