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     Casein - National Casein Report for U.S. Imports

     Report 40 - Released on October 01, 2020


     Acid and rennet casein prices are steady. Producers in Ireland report that even with
     seasonally declining milk production, milk flowing to casein plants is allowing production
     schedules not hindered by milk supply limitations. Irish pastures are in excellent condition
     entering autumn. Gentle rain alternating with sunny days through most of September has
     fueled a good rebound from the heat impacts of early August. Feed grains are readily
     available to supplement grazing. Casein is available for buyer needs, enabling good export
     activity.

     New Zealand is in the active production phase of the casein season. Manufacturers are able
     to source milk to maintain schedules as they wish. Many buyers have finalized contracting
     for the last quarter of 2020. Early 2021 contracting is underway.



     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:                    3.6000-3.8000
     Rennet; Price Range - $/LB:                  3.4700-3.5525


     Information for the period September 28 -  October 2, 2020, issued weekly

     Secondary Sourced Information:


     Exports of casein from Ireland January � July 2020, 17,000 MT, increased 2.3 percent from
     January � July 2019, according to CLAL data made available to USDA. The top January � July
     2020 export destinations, volumes and percent change from January � July 2019 include
     United States, 7,214 MT, -5.6 percent; Mexico, 4,612 MT, +0.4 percent; and Italy, 1,638 MT,
     -19.3 percent.

     Exports of casein from New Zealand January � August 2020, 34,000 MT, decreased 9.2 percent
     from January � August 2019, according to CLAL data made available to USDA. The top January
     � August 2020 export destinations, volumes and percent change from January � July 2019
     include United States, 11,066 MT, -8.2 percent; China, 5,043 MT, +62.9 percent; and Mexico,
     4,957 MT, -17.1 percent.





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