MD_DA560 Dry Whey - Eastern U.S. Report 41 - Released on October 13, 2022 In the East, domestic demand for dry whey is steady to lower. Contacts report some spot purchasers believe markets are bearish and are only purchasing loads to fulfill their immediate needs. Export demand for dry whey is steady, though some stakeholders are concerned that declining prices internationally may have an impact on exports going forward. Stakeholders say some brands of dry whey are difficult to obtain, as they remain in higher demand, but overall dry whey loads are available for spot purchasing. Liquid whey is available for dry whey producers to run steady schedules. Some plant managers say they are running below capacity due to labor and supply chain shortages. Both ends of the East dry whey price range moved lower this week. Prices for: Eastern U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra Grade & Grade A, Conventional, and Edible Dry Whey Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB: .3900 - .5400 Information for the period October 10 - 14, 2022, 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