Lactose Price Trends and Forecast
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Lactose Price Trends for the First Half of 2023
Lactose is the milk sugar that is derived from whey solution, so its prices vary heavily with the fluctuations in milk prices and consumer demands. In the first two quarters of 2023, the price trends for Lactose were observed to be oscillating on the lower end for Lactose.
In the American Lactose market, the average prices went from around 1027 USD/MT (Contract FD) to about 496 USD/MT (Contract FD) in June’23, registering an approximate decline of about 51%.
This crash in the market was majorly owed to the sluggish demand sentiments in both domestic and international markets. Since veganism is on the rise, unpopularizing all dairy-related products and lactose intolerance being a commonly found disorder, the Lactose market was heavily impacted. As the stocked inventories were high and offtakes declined constantly, a steep downward movement in prices was seen. Overall, a negative market sentiment was observed.
Analyst insight
According to Procurement Resource, Lactose prices are expected to continue facing this peril since such price depreciation is forcing stakeholders to pull out the investments. Further, the suppliers will be keen to get the inventories vacated, which will force them to discount the prices.
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Lactose is an example of a disaccharide. It is a sugar made of galactose and glucose subunits. It is naturally found in milk and makes up around 2–8% of milk (by weight). In appearance, Lactose is a white, water-soluble, non-hygroscopic solid with a mildly sweet taste. It is widely utilised in the food industry.
Report Features | Details |
Product Name | Lactose |
Industrial Uses | Filler or diluent in tablets and capsules, Stabiliser, Infant formulas, Pharmaceutical industry, Sweetener, Ethanol production |
Chemical Formula | C12H22O11 |
Synonyms | 63-42-3, 5965-66-2, β-D-Galactopyranosyl-(1→4)-D-glucose, Milk sugar, Lactobiose, 4-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-glucose |
Molecular Weight | 342.3 g/mol |
Supplier Database | Nestlé SA, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, Dairy Farmers of America Inc., Lactalis International, Land O’Lakes, Inc. |
Region/Countries Covered | Asia Pacific: China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand Europe: Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece North America: United States and Canada Latin America: Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru Africa: South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco |
Currency | US$ (Data can also be provided in local currency) |
Supplier Database Availability | Yes |
Customization Scope | The report can be customized as per the requirements of the customer |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 360-degree analyst support after report delivery |
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In the dairy industry, crystallisation is a vital separation process that is often utilised in the refining of lactose from whey solutions. In the refining operation, lactose crystals are removed from the whey solution through nucleation, growth, and aggregation.
The displayed pricing data is derived through weighted average purchase price, including contract and spot transactions at the specified locations unless otherwise stated. The information provided comes from the compilation and processing of commercial data officially reported for each nation (i.e. government agencies, external trade bodies, and industry publications).
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