MD_DA136 Skim Milk Powder - South America Report 33 - Released on August 18, 2022 Skim milk powder prices were unchanged this report week. Global prices are steady to lower, but the sporadic nature of milk production and processing in the region have kept regional supplies in line with demand. Brazilian importer contacts say orders from their continental neighbors are incrementally moving higher to keep regional inventories level. Drought conditions continue to affect parts of the region and processors say they are working through their own rising costs and employment concerns. Prices for: South America, All First Sales, Free on Board - Port, Conventional, and Edible Skim Milk Powder Price Range - 1.25% Butterfat; $/MT: 3,750 - 4,500 Information for the period August 8 - 19, 2022, issued biweekly Secondary Sourced Information: At GDT Event 314, on August 16, skim milk powder prices across all contracts averaged $3,524 per metric ton, up 0.1 percent from the previous GDT event. 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