MD_DA770 Lactose - Central and Western U.S. Report 39 - Released on September 28, 2023 Prices for lactose slid lower across all facets of the range and mostly price series this week. Some stakeholders say spot purchasers have been ordering additional loads of lactose in recent weeks but were becoming more hesitant of loads priced in the upper 20s to low 30s. Due to this, some sellers are, reportedly, offering loads at lower prices than in previous weeks to reduce warehouse inventories. Export demand for lactose is lackluster, and some contacts say they are offering loads priced in the mid to high teens to entice potential purchasers. Loads of lactose are available for spot purchasing. Contacts report some specific brands of lactose or loads that meet rigorous end user specifications are less available and moving at higher prices than loads that are more interchangeable. Lactose production is steady. 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: .1300 - .3850 Mostly Range - Non Pharmaceutical; $/LB: .1700 - .2800 Information for the period September 25 - 29, 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