MD_DA751

     Casein - National Casein Report for U.S. Imports

     Report 52 - Released on December 27, 2018

     Prices for acid and rennet casein are steady. Activity is very slow this week due to
     official holidays and many people taking additional time off. This results in thin markets.
     Among the primary casein manufacturing areas, New Zealand celebrates two national holidays
     this week. Many European countries also designate two holidays. Thus, not much is happening
     in the world of casein trading.
     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:                    3.0100-3.1400
     Rennet; Price Range - $/LB:                  2.2875-2.6900


     Information for the period December 24 - 28, 2018, issued weekly

     Secondary Sourced Information:

     Casein exports from New Zealand January-November this year are -3.3 percent compared with
     the same period of 2017, according to CLAL. Top export destinations January-November 2018
     and percentage change from the same period of 2017 are:

     Country             % Change  Quantity MT
     United States       -23.0     16,973
     Mexico              +11.0      8,552
     China               +28.7      4,923
     Japan               +21.9      3,758
     Germany             +23.2      2,791
     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     Eric Graf, 608.422.8590
     Email: eric.graf@ams.usda.gov

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