USDA Ctrl & West Lactose 11/28 13:20

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Lactose - Central and West U.S.

Released on November 28, 2025

Lactose prices are steady across the full price range and the mostly series 
this week. Demand remains strong from domestic buyers and Southeast Asia, 
keeping sales activity moving at a firm pace through the mid-week holiday. 
Producers ran normal schedules early in the week, but are shifting into lighter 
holiday operations, keeping spot availability tight but workable. Volumes track 
close to recent weeks, and the market holds a stable, consistent tone heading 
into month-end.

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 - 0.56
Mostly Range - Non Pharmaceutical; Dollars per Pound: 0.45 - 0.5


Information for the period November 24 - 28, 2025, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

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