USDA Ctrl & West Lactose 01/15 13:30

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Lactose - Central and West U.S.

Released on January 15, 2026

Lactose prices strengthened at the lower end and held firm at the upper end of 
the range, while both ends of the mostly range moved higher. Current shipments 
are being executed under first-quarter contract pricing. Inventories remain 
tight, and multiple manufacturers report limited or no availability, 
particularly for lactose at 100-mesh or finer. Demand continues to be strong, 
and production levels are steady.

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: 0.45 - 0.63
Mostly Range - Non Pharmaceutical; Dollars per Pound: 0.49 - 0.53


Information for the period January 12 - 16, 2026, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

N/A

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