USDA NE & SE Nonfat Dry Milk 05/21 13:25

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Nonfat Dry Milk - East and Central U.S.

Released on May 21, 2026

The price range for low/medium heat nonfat dry milk (NDM) shifted higher in the 
Central and East regions this week. The mostly price series is unchanged. On 
the daily CME cash call, NDM prices dropped to $2.0925 on Thursday, and are 
down 18.25 cents from a week ago. Stakeholders attribute this decline to 
softening demand and increasing spot availability in the West region. In the 
Central and East regions, inventories remain tight and some contacts say they 
continue to secure loads from the West to meet their immediate needs. Contacts 
say some market participants are looking at CME futures which have more 
favorable prices in the second half of the year, and are hesitant to secure 
loads at current spot market rates. This is contributing to lighter demand in 
domestic and international markets, but some contacts say demand from 
purchasers in Mexico is relatively steady. Drying operations are running busy 
schedules. Plant managers continue to prioritize low/medium heat NDM, limiting 
high heat production. Demand for high heat NDM is steady, but contacts say spot 
loads remain difficult to find. Prices increased for high heat NDM across the 
range in the Central and East regions this week.

Prices for: Central/East US, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible 
Nonfat Dry Milk
Price Range - High Heat; Dollars per Pound: 2.37 - 2.43


Prices for: Central/East US, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible 
Nonfat Dry Milk
Price Range - Low & Medium Heat; Dollars per Pound: 2.22 - 2.4
Mostly Range - Low & Medium Heat; Dollars per Pound: 2.25 - 2.3


Information for the period May 18 - 22, 2026, issued weekly

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