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     Nonfat Dry Milk - Western U.S.

     Report 19 - Released on May 12, 2022

     In the West, the bottom of the low/medium heat nonfat dry milk (NDM) price range slid lower,
     while the top of the mostly price series moved higher. The other extremities of both ranges
     were unchanged this week. Contacts report that export demand for low/medium heat NDM is
     sluggish, as purchasers in Mexico remain hesitant to buy at current market prices.  Domestic
     demand is steady. Spot purchasers say that inventories of low/medium heat NDM are available.
     Some plant managers report that their drying times are limited by labor shortages and
     delayed deliveries of production supplies. Overall production of low/medium heat NDM is
     steady throughout the region. Production of high heat NDM is limited as drying operations
     are focusing their schedules on the shorter drying times of low/medium heat NDM. Demand for
     high heat NDM is limited, though some sellers note that purchasers from other regions are
     looking to the West for availability. High heat NDM spot inventories are, reportedly, tight.
     Prices for: Western U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra Grade & Grade A, Conventional, and
     Edible Nonfat Dry Milk
     Price Range - Low & Medium Heat; $/LB:                 1.6850 - 1.8500
     Mostly Range - Low & Medium Heat; $/LB:                1.7200 - 1.8200


     Prices for: Western U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra Grade & Grade A, Conventional, and
     Edible Nonfat Dry Milk
     Price Range - High Heat; $/LB:                         1.8250 - 1.9500


     Information for the period May 9 - 13, 2022, issued weekly

     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     ROMAN CARAMAN, 608-422-8593
     Email: roman.caraman@usda.gov

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