USDA South America Skim Milk Powder 01/15 12:10

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Skim Milk Powder - South America

Released on January 15, 2026

For week 3, skim milk powder (SMP) prices are unchanged. Manufacturers convey 
strong milk production continues to supply powder producers with plenty of 
volumes to utilize. SMP production schedules vary from light to steady. Some 
producers are more focused on whole milk powder production than SMP production 
with unfavorable cream prices for sellers and plenty of milk for processing. 
Data from CLAL.it shows SMP production increases of 35.4 percent from January 
through November 2025 for Argentina and 1.85 percent from January through 
December for Brazil compared to same time periods in 2024. Some parts of South 
America remain tight in terms of SMP spot load availability. No changes in 
demand are reported.

Prices for: South America, All First Sales, Free on Board - Port, Edible Skim 
Milk Powder
Price Range - 1.25% Butterfat; Dollars per Metric Ton: 2850 - 3700


Information for the period January 5 - 16, 2026, issued biweekly

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