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MD DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate - Central and West                   

MADISON, WI.  July 6, 2017 (REPORT 27)                                 

WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE 34% - CENTRAL AND WEST                         

Whey protein concentrate 34% prices decreased on the bottom of the 
range, while increasing slightly at the top of the mostly price 
series. WPC34% demand reports are mixed. As prices for nonfat dry milk 
(NDM) have started to reach those of WPC 34%, some producers are 
expecting an increase in demand for WPC34%. Contacts also suggest that 
ice cream makers are increasing orders, advancing Quarter 3 
arrangements. However, some WPC 34% producers report a continued 
weakness in demand, possibly varying region to region. The WPC34% 
market tone is precarious. As condensed and dry whey production and 
inventories have been increasing month over month, the entire whey 
protein complex has experienced some uncertainty. WPC 34% production 
is steady, while inventory reports vary by manufacturer. The June 2017 
Dairy Market News average of the mostly price series for Central and 
West whey protein concentrate 34% was $0.9013, compared to $0.9138 one 
month ago and $0.6616 one year ago.

F.O.B. EXTRA GRADE 34% PROTEIN:  .7200 - 1.2350  MOSTLY:  .8000 - .9900

1100CT Israel.weber@ams.usda.gov 608.422.8601
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
Dairy Market News website: http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy
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