USDA West Butter 12/17 15:10

AMS_1091 MARS

Butter - West U.S.

Released on December 17, 2025

Strong milk production continues to supply plenty of cream for dairy commodity 
manufacturers. Butter producers in the region are generally utilizing all their 
internal cream volumes. Spot cream demand from butter manufacturers is mostly 
reported as light. Butter production schedules vary from steady to stronger. 
Loads of 80 percent butterfat salted butter are widely available, while 80 
percent butterfat unsalted butter is somewhat tight. Domestic retail butter 
demand is mostly reported as strong. Stakeholders note domestic food service 
butter demand is down compared to last year. Export demand remains strong, 
which continues to cause domestic bulk butter load availability to be somewhat 
tight in the region.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               0-0.03


Information for the period December 15 - 19, 2025, issued weekly

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