MD_DA770 Lactose - Central and Western U.S. Report 12 - Released on March 23, 2023 Prices for lactose moved lower at the top of the range and across the mostly price series this week. Current market prices are contributing to some hesitance from contract purchasers, who are waiting to secure loads for Q2 shipment. Contacts report loads of lactose remain available for contract booking. Spot demand for lactose is light from purchasers in both domestic and international markets. Stakeholders say demand is present for specific brands of lactose, though demand for these brands continues to soften. Spot purchasers report they are hearing offers from lactose makers looking to move available loads. Production of lactose is unchanged. Prices for: Central and Western U.S., Spot Sales And Up to 3 Month Contracts, F.O.B., Conventional, and Edible Lactose Price Range - Non Pharmaceutical; $/LB: .1600 - .5400 Mostly Range - Non Pharmaceutical; $/LB: .2400 - .4300 Information for the period March 20 - 24, 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