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European WPI90 prices

Track independent European WPI90 prices and weekly market developments. DCA Market Intelligence assesses whey protein isolate 90% using verified market information and a clearly defined specification.

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Today’s European WPI90 market, in one defensible benchmark

DCA’s independent WPI90 price assessment gives procurement teams, traders and analysts a consistent view of the European physical market.

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Product definition

What is WPI90?

WPI90 is a highly purified whey protein isolate containing approximately 90% protein on a dry-matter basis. Its low fat and lactose content makes it a key ingredient in premium sports nutrition and specialised formulations.

The European WPI90 assessment reflects regular, food-grade whey protein isolate traded in the physical market. Instantised material and products with materially different specifications are assessed separately or excluded.

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Benchmark specification

A clear specification behind every published price

DCA publishes the product and market parameters used for each assessment. This makes the benchmark comparable over time and transparent to users.

Product
Whey protein isolate 90%
Protein basis
Minimum 90% d.m.
Form
Regular, food grade
Region
European Union
Delivery
Agreed European basis
Publication
Weekly · Wednesday
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Market drivers

What moves European WPI90 prices?

Our specialists assess price information in the context of supply, demand and related dairy markets, not in isolation.

Cheese and whey availability

Cheese production determines the flow of liquid whey available for further processing.

Processing capacity

Ultrafiltration and drying capacity can constrain output even when raw whey is available.

Sports nutrition demand

Demand from brands and contract manufacturers directly influences spot availability.

Related protein markets

WPC, MPC and other functional proteins affect formulation and purchasing decisions.

Methodology

Independent assessment, from market input to publication

The same defined process is applied every week, so market participants can use the benchmark as a consistent external reference.

  1. 1
    CollectGather market information from active participants.
  2. 2
    ValidateCheck quotes and trades against the specification.
  3. 3
    AssessApply expert judgement and resolve inconsistencies.
  4. 4
    PublishRelease the weekly benchmark with market context.

Market intelligence

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WPI90?

WPI90 is a highly purified whey protein isolate containing approximately 90% protein on a dry-matter basis.

How often is the European WPI90 price updated?

The DCA European WPI90 benchmark is assessed and published weekly on Wednesday.

Which specification does the benchmark represent?

The published specification defines the product, minimum protein basis, form, region, delivery basis and publication schedule for WPI90.

How does DCA determine the benchmark value?

DCA gathers verified market information from professional participants, validates the input and assesses the market according to the applicable methodology and product specification.

Can I access historical WPI90 prices?

Subscribers can access current and historical WPI90 benchmark data in the DCA Market Intelligence platform.

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