MD_DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate - Central and Western U.S. Report 33 - Released on August 18, 2022 Whey protein concentrate 34% prices are mostly unchanged, however, the top of the price range stepped back one penny. Industry contacts say that WPC 34% that is interchangeable with other protein sources has some availability, but demand is weak. Contacts say that the falling prices for nonfat dry milk will continue to put price pressures on this type of WPC 34%. On the other hand, WPC 34% that meets requirements for higher value applications is hard to find. Manufacturers say they continue to get regular inquiries from a variety of shoppers that are looking to assure coverage. Contacts report that some secondary market sales are well above published prices, and the scarcity of this type of WPC 34% will support prices for the near term. Market participants are watching the market conditions for higher whey protein concentrations closely. Recent price fluctuations there could signal how the prices respond for WPC 34% that are in higher value protein markets. WPC 34% production is steady to lower. 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: 1.3000 - 2.0000 Mostly Range - 34% Protein; $/LB: 1.7000 - 1.9150 Information for the period August 15 - 19, 2022, issued weekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI MIKE BANDLI, (608)422-8592 Email: mike.bandli@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