USDA National Casein Review 02/26 13:40

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Casein - U.S.

Released on February 26, 2026

Acid casein prices are unchanged this week. Contacts in Oceania say spot loads 
are available and spot demand is steady. Stakeholders in the region relay they 
are receiving additional requests from market participants looking to secure 
contracts for Q2. In Oceania, processors are using available milk supplies to 
run steady production schedules. 

Both ends of the price range for rennet casein held steady this week. In 
Europe, demand is steady and purchasers in the region say they are getting a 
few additional requests from purchasers in other regions. Spot purchasers 
report rennet casein inventories are growing but remain somewhat snug. Plant 
managers are running steady production schedules.

Prices for: Spot Sales And Up to 3 Month Contracts, Free on Board - Warehouse, 
Non-Restricted, All Mesh Sizes, Edible Casein

Rennet; Price Range - Dollars per Pound:     3.5-4
Acid; Price Range - Dollars per Pound:       3.85-4.25


Information for the period February 23 - 27, 2026, issued weekly

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