MD_DA106                                                         
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MD DA106 Skim Milk Powder - Europe                               

MADISON, WI.  August 03, 2017 (REPORT 31)                        

WESTERN EUROPE                                                   
INFORMATION GATHERED  07/24/2017 - 08/04/2017                    
U.S. DOLLARS PER METRIC TON, FOB PORT                            

SKIM MILK POWDER (SMP): 

       Skim milk powder prices slightly increased, following four weeks 
with weaker prices. Among the larger SMP producing countries, prices 
are highest in Germany and lowest in the Netherlands. The next tender 
date is September 19. Markets have been quiet. This is a common 
vacation time in Europe, leading to less activity. Moreover, the 
stronger Euro is impacting export sales. Most current production is 
going to fill existing contracts. Demand from countries in the 
Southern part of the EU for skim milk concentrate have led to more 
current production focus on meeting those needs.
       The Dairy Market News international monthly average price in 
dollars/metric ton for European SMP prices in July, 2017, $2,096, 
compares with $1,968 one year earlier. 

1.25% BUTTERFAT:                         2,050 - 2,225           


0930c eric.graf@ams.usda.gov 
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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