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     Nonfat Dry Milk - Western U.S.

     Report 4 - Released on January 27, 2022

     Prices for low/medium heat nonfat dry milk (NDM) moved higher on the bottom of the range,
     while the top held steady. The mostly price series for low/medium heat NDM shifted upward,
     in the West, this week. Demand is strong in domestic markets. International demand for
     low/medium heat NDM is steady to higher, as contacts noted increased interest from
     purchasers in Mexico. Deliveries continue to face delays due to a shortage of truck drivers
     and port congestion. Inventories of low/medium heat NDM are tighter, but spot purchasers say
     they are able to find loads to meet current market demands. Low/medium heat NDM production
     is steady. Plant managers continue to cite labor shortages and delayed deliveries as causing
     them to run below capacity. High heat NDM prices increased at the bottom of the range, while
     prices at the top of the range are unchanged. Demand for high heat NDM is steady, and spot
     inventories are tight. Production of high heat NDM is limited; plant managers are focusing
     their schedules on low/medium heat NDM and skim milk powder.
     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:                 1.7500 - 1.9250
     Mostly Range - Low & Medium Heat; $/LB:                1.7800 - 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:                         1.9250 - 2.0350


     Information for the period January 24 - 28, 2022, issued weekly

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

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