MD_DA751 Casein - National Casein Report for U.S. Imports Report 3 - Released on January 21, 2021 Acid casein prices moved up this week at a similar healthy pace as many Oceania dairy powders. Rennet casein is up slightly. New Zealand sources report very limited availability of acid casein. That, coupled with strong early 2021 demand, is pushing prices higher as prospective buyers compete to lock in supplies. Continued price firming is expected as seasonal milk intakes move lower. It is definitely a sellers’ market. There is less pressure in rennet casein markets in Ireland and France. Europe is at or near the seasonal increase in milk production. Sources in Ireland report increased milk solids and components production over last year. Buyers seeking rennet casein feel more ease looking ahead and less urgency to buy right now. 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: 3.5175-3.9500 Rennet; Price Range - $/LB: 3.4625-3.4950 Information for the period January 18 - 22, 2021, issued weekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI Eric Graf, 608.422.8590 Email: Eric.Graf@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