MD_DA751 Casein - National Casein Report for U.S. Imports Report 37 - Released on September 10, 2020 Acid casein prices dipped slightly at the low end of the price range but remained steady at the top. Rennet casein prices increased at the low end of the price range and moved slightly lower at the top. New Zealand has recently been able to increase acid casein production utilizing milk produced near the peak of the milk production season. Contracting is underway but many negotiations await finalization. Pricing in coming weeks is awaiting finalization of more contracts as a guide to where prices may go. Ireland is a significant source for rennet casein in Western Europe. Increasing milk production in recent months has benefitted casein production schedules in Ireland. France, another of the top European casein producers, is emerging from lower milk production following the recent heat wave. Most buyers from Europe are contracted. Currently Ireland is more likely to have non contracted casein for last minute buyers. 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: 3.7975-3.8975 Rennet; Price Range - $/LB: 3.4700-3.5525 Information for the period September 7 - 11, 2020, 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