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World: WPC and SMP Prices


This page compares prices recorded for Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP) in Germany, Oceania and the US with prices recorded for Whey Protein Concentrate Powder (WPC containing 34% dried protein) in the US (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.
 
Month 2022 2023 2024 ± on prev.
month.
± % from
2023
January 3.490 2.709 2.576 -4,71% -4,90%
February 3.701 2.540 2.543 -1,30% +0,10%
March 4.006 2.610 2.506 -1,43% -3,98%
April 4.299 2.408  
May 4.188 2.428  
June 4.150 2.500  
July 4.025 2.385  
August 3.839 2.271  
September 3.811 2.265  
October 3.641 2.551  
November 3.056 2.716  
December 2.863 2.703  
Jan-Mar 3.732 2.620 2.542
Change¹ % +56,10% -29,82% -2,98%
Average 3.774 2.499
Change¹ % +41,65% -33,78%
Last Update:13-03-2024
1) change from the same period of previous year
The monthly, cumulative and annual prices are arithmetic averages calculated on the basis of the weekly prices
*: Prices VAT excluded FOB ex-works
Consult weekly wholesale prices
Source: ZMP; since May 6,2009 "Süddeutsche Butter - und Käsebörse eV, Kempten"
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Month 2022 2023 2024 ± on prev.
month.
± % from
2023
January 3.413 2.739 2.402 -0,56% -12,31%
February 3.616 2.656 2.512 +4,58% -5,42%
March 4.131 2.574 2.523 +0,44% -1,98%
April 4.204 2.468  
May 3.947 2.639  
June 4.046 2.591  
July 3.986 2.385  
August 3.537 2.235  
September 3.595 2.197  
October 3.427 2.480  
November 2.919 2.501  
December 2.927 2.415  
Jan-Mar 3.720 2.656 2.479
Change¹ % +37,81% -28,60% -6,68%
Average 3.665 2.482
Change¹ % +28,97% -32,29%
Last Update:15-03-2024
1) change from the same period of previous year
The monthly, cumulative and annual prices are arithmetic averages calculated on the basis of the weekly prices
*: Consult fortnightly wholesale prices
Source: USDA AMS Dairy Markets News
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Month 2022 2023 2024 ± on prev.
month.
± % from
2023
January 2.796 3.440 1.956 +3,35% -43,14%
February 3.077 3.090 2.029 +3,71% -34,34%
March 3.420 2.782 2.047 +0,90% -26,44%
April 3.632 2.457  
May 3.790 2.249  
June 3.803 1.939  
July 3.956 1.749  
August 3.939 1.663  
September 4.021 1.695  
October 4.068 1.808  
November 3.906 1.821  
December 3.644 1.892  
Jan-Mar 3.097 3.104 2.010
Change¹ % +68,39% +0,21% -35,23%
Average 3.682 2.205
Change¹ % +74,66% -40,12%
Last Update:15-03-2024
1) change from the same period of previous year
The monthly, cumulative and annual prices are arithmetic averages calculated on the basis of the weekly prices
*: Consult weekly wholesale prices
Source: USDA AMS Dairy Market News
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Month 2022 2023 2024 ± on prev.
month.
± % from
2023
January 3.326 2.756 2.411 +0,13% -12,52%
February 3.573 2.550 2.462 +2,11% -3,46%
March 3.705 2.475 2.402 -2,44% -2,96%
April 3.717 2.291  
May 3.676 2.366  
June 3.843 2.355  
July 3.784 2.218  
August 3.395 2.236  
September 3.511 2.261  
October 3.460 2.496  
November 3.153 2.476  
December 2.991 2.408  
Jan-Mar 3.535 2.594 2.425
Change¹ % +68,02% -26,62% -6,51%
Average 3.510 2.405
Change¹ % +43,73% -31,49%
Last Update:15-03-2024
1) change from the same period of previous year
The monthly, cumulative and annual prices are arithmetic averages calculated on the basis of the weekly prices
*: Low Medium Heat (SMP) Mostly
Consult weekly wholesale prices
Source: USDA AMS Dairy Market News
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