MD_DA840

     Cheese - Western U.S.

     Report 41 - Released on October 11, 2023

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     Domestic demand for retail and food service purposes is steady in the West. Some cheese
     manufacturers indicate inventories available for spot load purchasing have slightly
     decreased. Some stakeholders relay domestic demand was stronger compared to export demand
     over the first three quarters of 2023. Although some stakeholders express sentiments that
     domestic prices are currently more competitive to attract international purchasers, domestic
     demand has started out stronger than export demand during Q4. Export demand is moderate.
     Class III milk demand is strong. However, some manufacturers indicate available extra spot
     milk loads are limited. Cheese making schedules are mostly reported as steady. Since last
     Wednesday, daily cash trading prices on the CME have showed some bullish movement for both
     barrels and blocks.

     Information for the period October 9 - 13, 2023, issued weekly

     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     Andrew Mattheis, 608-422-8590
     Email: andrew.mattheis@usda.gov

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