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MD DA751 Casein - National                                       

MADISON, WI.  April 20, 2017 (REPORT 16)                         

CASEIN - NATIONAL    

Rennet casein prices weakened this week while acid casein prices are 
steady to lower. Rennet casein available for exports from the EU has 
increased, which is believed to have been a factor in weaker prices. Acid 
casein has been steadier this week. EU exports of caseinates January-
February 2017 were 3.8% higher than one year earlier according to 
Eucolait. Main destinations and percentage of the total were: Thailand, 
32.2%; U.S.S., 17.5%; and Mexico, 12.2%. U.S.A. imports of caseinates 
January-February 2017 were 13.1% higher than one year earlier. Main 
origins and percentage of the total were: New Zealand, 52.1%; Netherlands, 
11.2%; and Ireland, 7.4%. At GDT event 186 on April 18, the all contracts 
rennet casein price was $2.7307, -3.8%, and the May contract was down 
10.0%.                                         
                                                                 
                                                                 
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:                         2.6700 - 2.9500                  
ACID:                           3.5000 - 3.6500                  




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