MD_DA540 Dry Whey - Western U.S. Report 41 - Released on October 14, 2021 The dry whey price range held steady at the bottom of the range, while increasing by $0.0025 at the top. The West mostly price series saw greater movement, as both ends of the series moved higher this week. Demand for dry whey is holding steady in domestic markets. Contacts report strong export demand for dry whey from international purchasers, with notable interest coming from both Mexico and Asian markets. Dry whey inventories are available for spot purchasing, in the region. Deliveries of loads are facing delays, due to a shortage of truck drivers. Loads intended for export are facing further delays, as port congestion continues to plague the shipping industry. Dry whey production is steady. Plant managers are favoring the production of higher whey protein concentrates and permeate, leaving reduced production time available for dry whey. 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: .5275 - .6000 Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB: .5425 - .5900 Information for the period October 11 - 15, 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