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     Casein - National Casein Report for U.S. Imports

     Report 35 - Released on August 27, 2020


     Prices are steady for acid casein and rennet casein. New Zealand casein manufacturers are
     gearing up for the new casein production season. Most plants are finalizing schedules for
     new season production beginning in September. Early indications are that the milk supply
     will support comfortable production schedules. Current casein spot market sales in Western
     Europe are very slow. Most production is contracted and most buyers are covered.

     Prices for: Spot Sales And Up to 3 Month Contracts, Free on Board - Warehouse, Non-
     Restricted, All Mesh Sizes, Conventional, and Edible Casein

     Acid; Price Range - $/LB:                    3.8000-3.9000
     Rennet; Price Range - $/LB:                  3.4625-3.5550


     Information for the period August 24 - 28, 2020, issued weekly

     Secondary Sourced Information:


     New Zealand casein exports January – July 2020, 32,000 MT, decreased 9.6 percent from
     January – July 2019 according to CLAL data made available to USDA. The three top
     destinations, volumes and percent change include United States, 10,619 MT, -7.6 percent;
     Mexico, 4,755 MT, -15.9 percent; and Germany, 2,855 MT, -44.2 percent.





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