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MD DA751 Casein - National                                       

MADISON, WI.  April 09, 2015 (REPORT 14)                         

CASEIN - NATIONAL                                                
                                                                 
Prices held steady for both acid and rennet casein.  The market undertone 
is weak.  The Q2 pricing levels moved lower compared to Q1.  Both 
varieties of casein are readily available on the global market.  Casein 
production in Europe is expected to increase, reflecting the seasonal 
increases in milk production.  Supplies in the U.S. are adequate to cover 
needs in the near term with numerous buyers willing to take a wait and 
see attitude, not wanting to make purchases on a downward trending 
market. 

SPOT SALES AND UP TO 3 MONTH CONTRACTS.  PRICES ARE F.O.B.,      
U.S. WAREHOUSE FOR EDIBLE NONRESTRICTED AND VARY ACCORDING       
TO MESH SIZE AND QUALITY.                                        
                                                                 
RENNET:                         3.3500 - 3.8000                  
ACID:                           3.5000 - 4.1000                  

         2015 U.S. Casein Imports (USDA-FAS)

                  (Million Lb.)       % Change From    
                                      1 Year Ago      
February             12.8               -  25          

Total Jan. - Feb.    23.3               -  31
1	New Zealand    11.2               +  14
2	Netherlands     3.5               -  72
3	Ireland         2.4               + 297
4	Argentina       1.6                   0
   5  India           1.2               -  70


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