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MD DA540 Dry Whey - West                                         

MADISON, WI.  February 11, 2016 (REPORT 6)                       

DRY WHEY - WEST                                                  

Western whey prices are steady. Domestic demand is relatively good, but 
international demand is lower in countries celebrating the Chinese New 
Year. Some western manufacturers report inventories are stable, but fairly 
committed. Dry whey production is active. The market tone remains somewhat 
unsettled. Although there are a few indications of market improvement, 
there are still persistent concerns about heavy cheese and whey production 
across the globe, especially as dairy operations in the Northern 
Hemisphere enter into the spring flush.


NONHYGROSCOPIC:    .2200 - .3350   MOSTLY:    .2300 - .2700      


U.S. Dry Whey Exports. H.S. Code 0404104000(FAS)
                 2015 Exports      % Change From 
                 (Million Lb.)       1 Year Ago

December Total            27.7           - 24

TOTAL, JAN - DEC         394.5           - 22
 1 China                 100.6           - 39
 2 Mexico                 45.4           - 31
 3 Canada                 42.1           - 4
 4 Japan                  32.7           + 1
 5 Philippines            30.9           + 19


1100CT Mike.Bandli@ams.usda.gov (608) 557-7010
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
Dairy Market News website: http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy
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