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US Whey Prices Surge 250% as China Exports Drop 47%

6/21/2026

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  • Kathleen Wolfley of Ag Insights said U.S. whey protein price rose from $7 per pound in 2024 to $12 in 2026 and now 80% trades above $13 per pound, up 250%.
  • Vesper reported U.S. whey exports to China fell 47% from January-April versus the same period a year earlier.
  • Aelie Swift said HelloAmino raised whey-protein prices 10% after a supplier switch caused back-orders and poor-quality mixes.