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MD DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate  - Central and West                   

MADISON, WI.  September 07, 2017 (REPORT 36)                            

WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE 34% - CENTRAL AND WEST                         

Prices for whey protein concentrate 34% moved lower on the top of the mostly 
price series, but otherwise are unchanged. Industry contacts report WPC34% 
is moving through contracted agreements well, but spot sales are a little 
sloppy. Demand for favored brands and WPC34% that meets tight end user 
requirements remains stable and inventories range from tight to in-balance. 
However, WPC34% that is interchangeable with other protein sources are 
readily available and continue to run into pricing pressures. Production is 
steady. The August 2017 Dairy Market News average of the mostly price series 
for Central and West whey protein concentrate 34% was $0.8486, compared to 
$0.8919 one month ago and $0.7151 one year ago. According to the NASS Dairy 
Products report U.S. production of WPC (25.0-49.9% protein) during July 2017 
totaled 14.9 million pounds, 1.0 percent higher than one year ago, but 2.6 
percent lower than June. Year to date total WPC (25.0-49.9% protein) 
production through July is 106.3 million pounds, unchanged from January 
through July one year ago. Manufacturers' end-of-month stocks for WPC (25.0-
49.9% protein) totaled 24.3 million pounds, 3.7 percent lower than one year 
ago, and 1.3 percent less than June 2017.

F.O.B. EXTRA GRADE 34% PROTEIN:  .7000 - 1.1000  MOSTLY:  .7500 - .8950 

1100CT mike.bandli@ams.usda.gov 608.422.8592
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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