USDA West Butter 05/28 15:30

AMS_1091 MARS

Butter - West U.S.

Released on May 28, 2025

Despite milk production decreasing week-to-week for parts of the region and ice 
cream production increasing, cream volumes continue to be more than ample for 
butter manufacturers. Cream multiples remain above flat market as of report 
time. Stakeholders note butter churning schedules as steady or stronger 
following the holiday weekend. Manufacturers indicate contractual load buyers 
are more active. Domestic butter demand is steady. In terms of retail demand, 
contacts describe activity as at or above expectations. Concerning food service 
demand, contacts generally describe activity as down from expectations. Export 
demand is strong. The CME butter closing price today is $2.5250/lb compared to 
$2.3425/lb last Wednesday.

Prices for: West, All First Sales, F.O.B., Grade AA, Edible Butter

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.03-0.07


Information for the period May 26 - 30, 2025, issued weekly

[0600059B]