MD_DA107                                                         
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MD DA107 Whole Milk Powder - Europe                              

MADISON, WI.  May 09, 2013 (REPORT 19)                           

WESTERN EUROPE                                                   
INFORMATION GATHERED  04/29/2013 - 05/10/2013                    
U.S. DOLLARS PER METRIC TON, FOB PORT                            

WHOLE MILK POWDER (WMP):  European WMP prices are steady to 
lower.  Buying interest has slowed in recent weeks.  Export 
interest is lighter as some buyers have near term needs met and 
are willing to wait.  Longer-term needs are being assessed.  
Other buyers are tending to be more hopeful of lower pricing 
prospects as the season progresses.  Some buying countries are 
being priced out of the market at current levels.  They are 
either placing a hold on buying or searching for alternatives 
and blends.  WMP offerings from other world suppliers are tight.  
Current production is trending steady to slightly higher.  
Holdings are in tight positions.  
                                                                 
26% BUTTERFAT:                           4,500 - 5,000           

0930c Butch.Speth@ams.usda.gov 608.278.4152