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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

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

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      

Lactose prices moved only slightly higher. Demand is stable. Many manufacturers 
report inventories are tight and some also say their lactose stocks are committed 
well into 2016. In an effort to meet shipping deadlines, a few manufacturers are 
juggling shipping schedules. Others are holding loads back. Production is relatively 
steady.

Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .1800 - .3100    MOSTLY:   .1800 - .2500    


U.S. Lactose Exports, H.S. Code 1702110000(FAS)
                 2015 Exports      % Change From
                 (Million Lb.)       1 Year Ago

December Total            42.3           - 7

TOTAL, JAN - DEC         520.7           + 9
 1 China                  83.9           + 9
 2 New Zealand            70.2           - 12
 3 Mexico                 68.2           + 28
 4 Australia              41.8           + 67
 5 Japan                  41.8           - 5


1100CT Mike.Bandli@ams.usda.gov (608) 557-7010
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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