MD_DA751 Casein - National Casein Report for U.S. Imports Report 38 - Released on September 21, 2023 Prices for acid casein moved lower across the range this week, while rennet prices were unchanged. Contacts report steady to lighter demand for acid casein. Stakeholders in Oceania say recent price declines have contributed to steady sales in domestic markets, while export sales have been trending lower. Inventories of acid casein are available for spot purchasing. Improving milk production in Oceania is contributing to increased acid casein production. Meanwhile in Europe, milk production varies but contacts report steady rennet casein production. Stakeholders say demand for rennet casein is steady and keeping up with production. Inventories of rennet casein are available to meet current spot market needs. 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: 3.6500-3.9500 Rennet; Price Range - $/LB: 3.9000-4.4000 Information for the period September 18 - 22, 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