MD_DA106                                                         
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MD DA106 Skim Milk Powder - Europe                               

MADISON, WI.  June 06, 2013 (REPORT 23)                          

WESTERN EUROPE                                                   
INFORMATION GATHERED  05/27/2013 - 06/07/2013                    
U.S. DOLLARS PER METRIC TON, FOB PORT                            

SKIM MILK POWDER (SMP):  Skim milk powder prices moved slightly 
higher over recent weeks.  Higher Euro values factored into the 
increases in pricing.  Buyer interest is steady to slightly 
renewed.  Pricing levels are competitive, especially to regions 
where there are freight advantages.  Trade sources have bid on 
recent export tenders and are awaiting results.  Contracting for 
Q3 and later is being negotiated.  Additionally, internal demand 
is steady.  Production of SMP in Europe remains at seasonal 
levels to process available milk supplies.  Production of WMP 
remains in favor.  

European offered MH, SMP at the June 4 gDT trading event traded 
at $4,070 per MT for August shipment.         
                                                                 
1.25% BUTTERFAT:                         3,900 - 4,250           
                                                                 
0930c Butch.Speth@ams.usda.gov 608.278.4152