World: WPC and SMP Prices

This page compares prices recorded for Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP) in Germany, Oceania and the USA with prices recorded for Whey Protein Concentrate Powder (WPC containing 34% dried protein) in the USA (Central and West) over a given time period.

WPC (Whey Protein Concentrate) powder comes from concentration of the whey protein content via a membrane separation process (Ultrafiltration - UF).

We have highlighted the comparison between SMP and WPC because Whey Protein Concentrate Powder (WPC-34%) is frequently used in both the food (e.g. ice-cream) and livestock (e.g. calf feed) sector to partially replace skimmed milk powder (SMP).

Comparison of the respective prices can offer a key interpretation of the trends reported. We should also remember that price trends for Whey Protein Concentrate Powder (WPC) are influenced by the skimmed milk powder (SMP) market prices.

The largest WPC-producing countries in Europe are France, Germany and Holland.
 
Germany
Magermilchpulver
ADPI-Extra * (€/tons)
Month 2011 2012 2013 ± % from 2012
January 2.365 2.351 2.681 +14,04%
February 2.681 2.305 2.658 +15,29%
March 2.770 2.114 2.666 +26,14%
April 2.388 1.995 3.035 +52,13%
May 2.400 2.005 3.193 +59,27%
June 2.425 2.104  
July 2.356 2.210  
August 2.261 2.416  
September 2.319 2.668  
October 2.366 2.737  
November 2.331 2.695  
December 2.328 2.650  
Average 2.416 2.354 2.847
Change¹ % +9,74% -2,56% +20,92%
Last Update: 2013-05-22
1) change from previous year
*: Prices VAT excluded FOB ex-works
Consult weekly wholesale prices
Source: ZMP; since May 6,2009 "Süddeutsche Butter - und Käsebörse eV, Kempten"
 
Oceania
Skim Milk Powder 1.25%
butterfat (SMP) * (€/tons)
Month 2011 2012 2013 ± % from 2012
January 2.635 2.661 2.607 -2,04%
February 2.820 2.584 2.614 +1,18%
March 2.837 2.441 2.996 +22,74%
April 2.566 2.295 4.117 +79,43%
May 2.688 2.200 3.576 +62,59%
June 2.775 2.266  
July 2.707 2.296  
August 2.533 2.400  
September 2.521 2.579  
October 2.409 2.624  
November 2.520 2.624  
December 2.590 2.584  
Average 2.633 2.463 3.182
Change¹ % +11,79% -6,48% +29,21%
Last Update: 2013-05-11
1) change from previous year
*: Consult fortnightly wholesale prices
Source: USDA AMS Dairy Markets News
 
 
Usa
Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) * 
(€/tons)
Month 2011 2012 2013 ± % from 2012
January 1.686 2.603 2.101 -19,28%
February 1.707 2.558 2.057 -19,59%
March 1.923 2.522 2.074 -17,76%
April 2.074 2.390 2.093 -12,43%
May 2.310 2.253 2.145 -4,80%
June 2.389 2.122  
July 2.417 2.052  
August 2.380 2.003  
September 2.378 2.034  
October 2.311 2.085  
November 2.347 2.115  
December 2.445 2.089  
Average 2.197 2.235 2.094
Change¹ % +39,01% +1,74% -6,32%
Last Update: 2013-05-18
1) change from previous year
*: Consult weekly wholesale prices
Source: USDA AMS Dairy Market News
 
USA - Domestic Market
Nonfat Dry Milk * 
(€/tons)
Month 2011 2012 2013 ± % from 2012
January 2.125 2.371 2.567 +8,28%
February 2.472 2.247 2.508 +11,59%
March 2.497 2.140 2.533 +18,37%
April 2.400 2.044 2.695 +31,84%
May 2.473 1.909 2.844 +48,99%
June 2.509 2.017  
July 2.490 2.178  
August 2.330 2.400  
September 2.377 2.588  
October 2.336 2.536  
November 2.315 2.589  
December 2.348 2.566  
Average 2.389 2.299 2.629
Change¹ % +20,29% -3,78% +14,38%
Last Update: 2013-05-18
1) change from previous year
*: Low Medium Heat (SMP) Mostly
Consult weekly wholesale prices
Source: USDA AMS Dairy Market News