MD_DA751 Casein - National Casein Report for U.S. Imports Report 52 - Released on December 29, 2022 Prices are unchanged on rennet and acid casein during a slow holiday trading season. End users are content with contractual agreements at the moment. Regarding 2023 contracts, contacts are expecting a correction following what has been a notably bullish 2022. Despite some setbacks in New Zealand milk production this year, casein processing is increasing. European milk production has also improved somewhat. South American processors are not as certain of upcoming processing schedules due to drought-affected milk output expectations. Contacts expect 2023 to start off with a little more pressure than early 2022. Prices for: Spot Sales And Up to 3 Month Contracts, Free on Board - Warehouse, Non- Restricted, All Mesh Sizes, Conventional, and Edible Casein Acid; Price Range - $/LB: 6.5000-6.7500 Rennet; Price Range - $/LB: 5.7400-6.2000 Information for the period December 26 - 30, 2022, issued weekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI ISRAEL WEBER, 608-422-8601 Email: israel.weber@usda.gov Additional Dairy Market News Information: Dairy Market News (DMN) by Phone: (608)422-8602 DMN Website: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy DMN MARS (My Market News): https://mymarketnews.ams.usda.gov