USDA West Butter 05/21 15:30

AMS_1091 MARS

Butter - West U.S.

Released on May 21, 2025

Milk production continues to provide plenty of cream for West region 
manufacturers. Cream volumes are sufficiently available for butter producers to 
secure. However, cream load prices increased during May thus far as milk 
production decreased week-over-week for some parts of the region. Stakeholders 
note butter churning varies from strong to lighter as the holiday weekend is 
nearing. Manufacturer inventories are generally increasing to various degrees. 
Domestic demand is noted as steady or somewhat stronger. Stakeholders 
anticipate the upcoming holiday weekend to positively contribute to food 
service sector demand, which is less robust than retail demand. Demand from 
international buyers is strong.

Prices for: West, All First Sales, F.O.B., Grade AA, Edible Butter

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.03-0.03


Information for the period May 19 - 23, 2025, issued weekly

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