Sweet Whey Powder – Wholesale Supplier & Exporter
ATC Group supplies sweet whey powder in full containers to importers, distributors and food manufacturers in West Africa. ATC Group is a trading company: we buy from EU-approved establishments and ship to your port. Sweet whey is the liquid left after cheese making, dried into a powder with min. 11% protein, min. 65% lactose, max. 2% fat, max. 4% moisture and max. 8.5% ash. It is a cost-saving ingredient for bakery, confectionery, ice cream and blends. It is packed in 25 kg bags with a polyethylene liner or in big bags, keeps 12 months, and travels in 20ft or 40ft dry containers at ambient temperature, quoted CIF, CFR or FOB.
Key facts
| Species or cut | Sweet whey powder |
|---|---|
| Packing and carton weight | 25 kg bag with polyethylene liner, or big bag |
| Cartons and tonnes per 40ft | Full 20ft or 40ft dry container, ambient temperature; tonnage stated in each offer |
| Origin | EU-approved establishments, European Union |
| Approval | Stated on the health certificate |
| Shelf life | 12 months |
| Temperature | Dry warehouse, 20 °C maximum, 75% humidity maximum |
| Lead time | 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer |
| Incoterms | CIF, CFR, FOB |
| Documents | Health certificate issued by the veterinary authority of the country of origin ; Certificate of analysis for each lot (physico-chemical and microbiological) ; Certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading ; Technical data sheet (PDF) on this page ; Pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas at the buyer's request ; Halal certificate on request |
| Inspection | SGS or Bureau Veritas on request |
| Minimum order | One full 20ft dry container |
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What you are buying
- The product: sweet whey from cheese making, dried into a powder. Rich in lactose, with about a third of the protein of skimmed milk powder.
- The composition: protein min. 11%, lactose min. 65%, fat max. 2%, moisture max. 4%, ash max. 8.5%.
- The uses: bakery, biscuits, confectionery, ice cream, powder blends and drinks, and feed. Whey lowers recipe cost.
- What it is not: whey does not replace skimmed milk powder in yoghurt or recombined milk. For those uses, see skimmed milk powder.
- The packing: 25 kg bag with a polyethylene liner, or big bag for factories with a discharge station.
- The traceability: each bag is labelled with the product, lot number and production date; the plant identification is stated on the health certificate.
Specifications
| Product | Sweet whey powder |
|---|---|
| Protein | Min. 11% |
| Lactose | Min. 65% |
| Fat | Max. 2% |
| Moisture | Max. 4% |
| Ash | Max. 8.5% |
| Microbiology | Stated on the certificate of analysis of each lot |
| Origin | EU-approved establishments, European Union |
| Identification mark | Stated on the health certificate |
| Packing | 25 kg bag with polyethylene liner, or big bag |
| Container | Full 20ft or 40ft dry container, ambient temperature; tonnage stated in each offer |
| Storage | Dry warehouse, 20 °C maximum, 75% humidity maximum |
| Shelf life | 12 months |
| HS code | 0404 10 (whey) |
| Lead time | 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer |
| Incoterms | CIF, CFR, FOB |
Documents supplied
- Health certificate issued by the veterinary authority of the country of origin
- Certificate of analysis for each lot (physico-chemical and microbiological)
- Certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading
- Technical data sheet (PDF) on this page
- Pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas at the buyer's request
- Halal certificate on request
Ordering
The minimum order is one full 20ft dry container. Tell us your use (bakery, confectionery, blends, feed) and your packing (25 kg bags or big bags). Each offer states the exact grade, the production date and shelf life, the tonnage and the load plan. A firm offer is valid for a few days only. The order is confirmed in the contract and proforma invoice; payment is agreed for each contract. Loading takes 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer.
Trade terms
Incoterms
CIF / CFR / FOB
Minimum order
Minimum one 20ft dry container for milk powder
Inspection
Pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas available at the buyer's request (quality, quantity).
Markets served
Related products
Skimmed milk powder (SMP), full cream milk powder (FCMP), fat filled milk powder (FFMP), UHT milk. Guide
Frequently asked questions
What is sweet whey powder?
The whey left after cheese making, dried into a powder. It contains min. 11% protein and min. 65% lactose, with max. 2% fat.
Can whey powder replace skimmed milk powder?
No. Whey has about a third of the protein of skimmed milk powder and much more lactose. It lowers recipe cost in bakery, confectionery and blends, but it does not replace SMP in yoghurt or recombined milk.
What are the main specifications?
Protein min. 11%, lactose min. 65%, fat max. 2%, moisture max. 4% and ash max. 8.5%. Each lot comes with a certificate of analysis.
Which packing do you offer?
25 kg bags with a polyethylene liner, or big bags for factories with a discharge station. The tonnage per container is stated in each offer.
What is the minimum order?
One full 20ft dry container. A 40ft dry container is also possible.
How should I store whey powder?
In a dry warehouse, at 20 °C maximum and 75% humidity maximum. Shelf life is 12 months. It travels in a dry container at ambient temperature, not in a reefer.
What is the import duty in ECOWAS?
Whey falls under tariff line 0404.10.00.00 of the common external tariff, with a 5% customs duty before levies (UEMOA schedule 2022). VAT and national taxes come on top: check the rate in force with your forwarder.
How fast can you load, and how is the order confirmed?
Usually 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer. The order is confirmed in the contract and proforma invoice; payment is agreed for each contract.