USDA Ctrl & West Lactose 03/05 13:20

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Lactose - Central and West U.S.

Released on March 05, 2026

Lactose markets softened at the low end of the price series this week while the 
high end held steady, with values remaining well above a year ago. Production 
is steady, but inventories are tight, limiting spot availability and leaving 
some contacts effectively sold out through the second quarter (Q2). Demand 
remains strong across both feed and food sectors, supporting Q2 contracting, 
where 100 mesh bookings are occurring in the mid to upper $0.50s and 40 mesh in 
the low to mid $0.50s. Overall market tone is firm: activity has slowed 
slightly, yet solid demand and minimal resistance from Europe continue to 
underpin current price levels.

Prices for: Central/West US, Spot Sales And Up to 3 Month Contracts, F.O.B., 
N/A, Edible Lactose
Price Range - Non Pharmaceutical; Dollars per Pound: 0.46 - 0.63
Mostly Range - Non Pharmaceutical; Dollars per Pound: 0.49 - 0.55


Information for the period March 2 - 6, 2026, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

N/A

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