MD_DA340 Buttermilk - Western U.S. Report 13 - Released on March 30, 2023 Slightly bearish market tones continue to persist for dry buttermilk. Overall dry buttermilk demand continues to be on the light end. Spot market demand is moderate, and loads are available to accommodate the current demand. Contracted sales are steady. Some stakeholders report export markets are less active compared to domestic markets. Export demand remains light, with Mexico and Asian countries showing no further uptick in interest. Industry sources report lower dry buttermilk prices compared to nonfat dry milk and skim milk powders. Plenty of cream is available for butter makers to keep strong production schedules, and condensed buttermilk is available to keep manufacturers' steady production schedules going. The low end of the range slid down this week. Prices for: Western U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Conventional, and Edible Buttermilk Price Range ; $/LB: 1.0200 - 1.1500 Mostly Range - ; $/LB: 1.0700 - 1.1300 Information for the period March 27 - 31, 2023, issued weekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI Andrew Mattheis, 608-422-8590 Email: andrew.mattheis@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