MD_DA540 Dry Whey - Western U.S. Report 37 - Released on September 16, 2021 Dry whey prices have tightened in the West this week. The bottom of the price range moved higher and the top slid lower. The mostly price series, similarly, tightened with the bottom moving higher, while the top is unchanged. Demand for dry whey is holding steady in domestic markets. Contacts report steady purchasing of dry whey for export, as well as notable interest from purchasers in Asian markets. Load deliveries are facing delays due to a shortage of truck drivers and limited available shipping supplies. Port congestion is causing further delays to loads of dry whey intended for export. Delays to loads have caused a build up of warehouse inventories, with much of these representing near term contract needs. Inventories of dry whey available for spot purchasing are limited. While milk availability has decreased, seasonally, cheese producers continue to run busy schedules. Dry whey production is mixed, with plant managers favoring the production of higher whey protein concentrates and permeate. 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: .4700 - .6000 Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB: .5200 - .5600 Information for the period September 13 - 17, 2021, 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