Due to the continued tight global supply of whey raw materials, domestic whey powder spot prices are currently showing an upward trend.
Overseas forward contracts are bullish,US domestic demand for high-protein whey is strong, export supplies are shrinking, and import costs have risen significantly.
Recently, some suppliers in the Chinese market have temporarily suspended price quotations, mainly because of significant overseas market fluctuations and increased supply uncertainty, with traders choosing to wait for costs to become clearer before re-quoting.
Market reminder: price trends for different specifications of whey powder are clearly diverging,high-protein whey protein has seen significantly larger increases than ordinary feed-grade whey powder, so purchasing needs to focus on shipping schedules, arriving cargo, and actual transaction prices, and be cautious about chasing highs.