USDA Ctrl & West Lactose 10/23 10:30

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Lactose - Central and West U.S.

Released on October 23, 2025

Lactose prices were unchanged this week, though the bottom of the mostly range 
increased slightly. Export interest remains active, particularly from Southeast 
Asia. Market activity is steady, with volumes moving at a similar pace to 
recent weeks. Overall sentiment is stable, supported by consistent contracting 
and balanced inventories. 

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: 0.45 - 0.48


Information for the period October 20 - 24, 2025, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

N/A

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