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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  February 23, 2017 (REPORT 8)                                      

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      

Lactose prices are unchanged and the market tone is steady. Manufactures 
suggest inventories are tight to comfortable. Industry contacts report 200 
mesh lactose that has tight specifications is in short supply and continues 
to receive premium prices. However, lower mesh lactose is more readily 
available and a few contacts say they are still able to find deals for 
lactose at the bottom of the price range. Lactose production is steady. 
Market demand is generally strong. A few industry contacts suggest demand 
from China is picking up, but some processors say they are getting push back 
on prices from a few export markets. At the GDT Event 182 on February 21, 
lactose prices across all contract periods averaged $0.4382 per pound, up 
6.8%.

Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .2400 - .5800    MOSTLY:   .3400 - .4100    


1100CT Mike.Bandli@ams.usda.gov 608.422.8592
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