MD_DA770 Lactose - Central and Western U.S. Report 40 - Released on October 03, 2019 Lactose prices moved lower at the top of both the range and mostly price series as quarter 3 contracts give way to quarter 4 contracts. Inventories are mixed. Some manufacturers report their lactose supplies are mostly committed, while others have growing inventories. Market pressures created by the African swine fever and trade issues with China continue to make spot sales challenging throughout the lactose market. In addition, the National Day of the People¶s Republic of China has slowed an already slow market within mainland China. However, a few manufacturers also suggest some Chinese buyers have a renewed interest for U.S. lactose and are seeking advanced shipments prior to the winter holidays. Some contacts are still hoping to see demand pick up from the standardization sector. Manufacturers report domestic demand and lactose production are steady. Prices for: Central and Western U.S., Spot Sales And Up to 3 Month Contracts, F.O.B., Conventional, and Edible Lactose Price Range - Non Pharmaceutical; $/LB: .1800 - .4100 Mostly Range - Non Pharmaceutical; $/LB: .2300 - .3300 Information for the period September 30 - October 4, 2019, issued weekly Secondary Sourced Information: Global Dairy Trade (GDT) Event At the GDT Event 245 on October 1, the lactose price for the December contract period was $0.3556 per pound, up 1.8 percent. Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI MIKE BANDLI, (608)422-8592 Email: mike.bandli@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