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MADISON, WI.  February 02, 2017 (REPORT 5)                       

DRY WHEY - WEST                                                  

Western dry whey prices moved higher this week. Although some industry 
contacts report dry whey demand has cooled a bit compared to several weeks 
ago, manufacturers are still seeing good domestic and international demand. A 
few contacts speculate the Chinese New Year or uncertainty about trade 
policies may have created a slight lull in international whey inquiries. 
Market participants are eager to see what direction the market will take in 
the next few weeks. Dry whey inventories are balanced to tight. Production is 
steady, but increased manufacturing of higher whey protein concentrations 
places a cap on dry whey production.

NONHYGROSCOPIC:    .4300 - .5550   MOSTLY:    .4450 - .5225      


1100CT Mike.Bandli@ams.usda.gov 608.422.8592
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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