USDA West Butter 07/16 16:05

AMS_1091 MARS

Butter - West U.S.

Released on July 16, 2025

In the West, declining milk output is contributing to reduced cream production. 
Contacts say this, along with strong demand, is reducing spot availability. 
Reported cream multiples, as of report publication, are up slightly from last 
week. Butter makers are running steady production schedules, though some note 
high cream multiples are preventing them from purchasing additional spot 
volumes and running busier schedules. Contacts report steady domestic demand 
and say retail sales are up from a year ago, but food service sales are down. 
Spot loads of butter are available for purchasing, but contacts say strong 
export demand is keeping butter inventories from growing.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.07-0.03


Information for the period July 14 - 18, 2025, issued weekly

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