USDA Ctrl & West Lactose 10/16 10:30

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Lactose - Central and West U.S.

Released on October 16, 2025

Lactose prices held unchanged this week, with light trading and limited spot 
availability. Contracting remains steady, supported by consistent domestic 
demand and firm export interest from East Asia. Market tone is staying strong 
even as overall volumes remain low. 

Beginning November 1, 2025, this report will be published at 2:30 PM EST/1:30 
PM CST

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: 0.4 - 0.58
Mostly Range - Non Pharmaceutical; Dollars per Pound: 0.44 - 0.48


Information for the period October 13 - 17, 2025, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

N/A

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