Whey protein benchmarks
Follow prevailing EU price levels for high-protein dairy ingredients.
- WPC80
- WPI90
- Weekly publication
- EU market reference
- DCA methodology
Industries we serve
Commodity market intelligence for sports nutrition & high-protein foods
Use weekly EU price references for WPC80 and WPI90, DCA Benchmark Prices and market intelligence for whey protein ingredients used in sports nutrition, functional foods, beverages and clinical nutrition.
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Protein ingredient market view
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WPC80
Min. 80% protein
€ 0,000
WPI90
Min. 90% protein
€ 0,000
SMP Food
Milk powder
€ 0,000
Whey powder
Dairy powder
€ 0,000
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Independent references for the EU whey protein market
DCA publishes weekly benchmark prices for WPC80 and WPI90 traded in the European Union.
Related dairy markets
Add relevant powder and protein data to the same market view.
- Sweet Whey Powder Food
- SMP Food
- Whole milk powder
- Gouda cheese
- Lactose
Market applications
Connect ingredient prices to the markets that use whey proteins.
- Sports nutrition
- High-protein foods
- Functional beverages
- Clinical nutrition
- Dairy ingredients
Compare protein and powder markets
| Product | Reference | Market | Coverage | Status | 6M Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPC80 | DCA Benchmark | Min. 80% protein | European Union | ↗ Rising | |
| WPI90 | DCA Benchmark | Min. 90% protein | European Union | → Stable | |
| SMP Food | DCA Benchmark | Milk powder | Europe | ↘ Falling | |
| Whey powder | DCA Benchmark | Dairy powder | Europe | ↗ Rising |
Dairy proteins
Use one reference for protein pricing
Bring procurement, sales and product teams together around protein prices and related dairy data.
Benchmark WPC80
Use an independent weekly reference for EU whey protein concentrate.
Benchmark WPI90
Follow the EU market for high-purity whey protein isolate.
Compare related powders
Add SMP, whey powder and other dairy ingredients to your view.
Follow market drivers
Read analysis of supply, demand, trade flows and production.
Build a dashboard
Combine protein benchmarks with dairy-market data in one place.
Use a shared reference
Align ingredient purchasing and commercial discussions.
Weekly benchmarks
Transparent WPC80 and WPI90 price references
Select the commodity data your teams use and combine it in one personal dashboard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which whey protein benchmarks does DCA publish?
DCA publishes weekly European WPC80 and WPI90 benchmark references.
Which countries contribute to protein benchmarks?
The benchmark market is defined by its published specification and European market scope.
How often are WPC80 and WPI90 benchmarks published?
Both references are published weekly according to their specifications.
Which industries use WPC80 and WPI90?
Applications include sports nutrition, high-protein foods, beverages, clinical nutrition and other specialist dairy ingredients.