USDA National Casein Review 12/18 13:45

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Casein - U.S.

Released on December 18, 2025

Acid casein prices are unchanged this week. Contacts say contract purchasers 
continue to pull on inventories. Spot demand is steady within Oceania, though 
some contacts note lighter interest from purchasers in other regions. In 
Oceania, milk production remains up from this time a year ago, and plant 
managers say they are running busy acid casein production schedules, providing 
ample product for spot purchases.

The price range for rennet casein also remains steady this week. Rennet casein 
production is steady in Europe, though some plant managers say they are 
primarily focusing schedules on meeting contractual needs. Contract demand is 
steady, but spot demand is waning in the final weeks of 2025. Spot purchasers 
say loads of rennet casein are available.

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:     3.4-3.8
Acid; Price Range - Dollars per Pound:       3.85-4.15


Information for the period December 15 - 19, 2025, issued weekly

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