MD_DA540 Dry Whey - Western U.S. Report 26 - Released on July 01, 2021 In the West, the price range and mostly price series for dry whey shifted lower this week. Domestic demand of dry whey has held steady this week. International demand has lessened, with contacts reporting less interest for export to Asian markets. A shortage of truck drivers and port congestion continue to cause delays to loads in the region. Warehouse inventories are building up, as transportation issues are limiting the delivery of primarily contracted dry whey. Contacts report limited dry whey available for spot purchasing. Milk remains abundant in the region, allowing cheese producers to run full schedules. Dry whey production is mixed, with producers preferring the production of the more lucrative 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: .5400 - .6850 Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB: .5950 - .6200 Information for the period June 28 - July 2, 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