MD_DA640 Nonfat Dry Milk - Western U.S. Report 5 - Released on February 02, 2023 Domestic demand for low/medium heat nonfat dry milk (NDM) remains soft in the West. Demand for export loads of low/medium heat NDM is steady to higher. Some stakeholders relay increased interest from traders in Mexico this week. While low/medium heat NDM markets remain bearish, some contacts are hopeful this could reduce some downward pressure on markets in the coming weeks. Spot loads of low/medium heat NDM are available for purchasing. Available inventories and lighter domestic demand have contributed to lower prices across the West low/medium heat NDM range and mostly price series this week. Low/medium heat NDM production is steady as milk remains available in the region. Strong milk availability and high input costs are causing some plant managers to limit their high heat NDM production. Demand for high heat NDM is steady and spot inventories remain limited. The price range for high heat NDM moved lower, as lower prices for low/medium heat NDM continue to put downward pressure on high heat. 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: 1.1100 - 1.4375 Mostly Range - Low & Medium Heat; $/LB: 1.1600 - 1.2700 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: 1.3150 - 1.4575 Information for the period January 30 - February 3, 2023, issued weekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI ROMAN CARAMAN, 608-422-8593 Email: roman.caraman@usda.gov Additional Dairy Market News Information: Dairy Market News (DMN) by Phone: (608)422-8602 DMN Website: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy DMN MARS (My Market News): https://mymarketnews.ams.usda.gov