Powders
Most producers still maintain the narrative that they are sold out for the coming months. SMP offered by Polish producers is at the level of 2.50 EUR/kg EXW. This is also caused by the EUR/PLN exchange rate. Another factor is that the weather is not favorable for milk production. This should cause an increase in price.
Despite the decline in lactose prices on GDT, the interest in lactose and permeate is not decreasing. The reason might be the huge demand from China.
Whey and its derivatives are doing exceptionally good. Both food and feed whey prices are strong. The interest in WPC is rising since a couple of weeks. The demand is significant, so the situation will not change any time soon.
Cheese
A lot of uncertainty on the cheese market, mainly due to the extension of restrictions and the closure of HORECA in most European countries. German producers still offer Gouda/Edam above 3.03 – 3.05 EUR/kg EXW. The price difference persists and Polish producers keep the price level above 3.15 EUR/kg EXW. Cagliata is offered above 3.10 EUR/kg and reductions are not on the horizon. In general, the market is going rather up.
Butter
Polish butter blocks are offered at around 4 EUR/kg EXW. At the same time, butter from Western producers (NL/DE) does not fall below 4.15 EUR/kg EXW. We have to keep in mind that this month a contract with retail chains in Germany is negotiated, which always affects the prices of butter. Interest in AMF is not decreasing – prices are at around 5.10 – 5.15 EUR/kg EXW.
Liquids
Cream strengthened its price slightly. Along the week the prices were gradually climbing. The interest was also growing.
We observe the seasonal milk intake increase, but it is surely slower than in previous years due to colder weather. The availability of SWC is still stable. SMC build up in Germany, France and the UK. Many dairies will rise their milk price in upcoming months. For instance, DMK will add €0.50 in March and €1 in April (per 100 kg). FrieslandCampina will probably increase the milk price in March and April, by €0.20 and €0.70 respectively.
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Technical aspects
Ferric Chloride is an inorganic chemical compound, more specifically, a salt of Hydrochloric Acid and iron. It is also known as Iron (III) Chloride. Ferric Chloride is produced by various methods, such as dissolving iron ore in Hydrochloric Acid, oxidizing iron(II)chloride with chlorine, or oxidizing iron(II)chloride with oxygen and Hydrochloric Acid. It is commonly used in chemical reactions and processes, such as etching printed circuit boards or treating wastewater.
Application
The most common use of Ferric Chloride is in water treatment. It helps remove fine particles by causing the particles to clump together and form larger clumps. This makes them heavier and causes them to sink to the bottom. Ferric Chloride can also sequester odors.
Ferric Chloride is also utilized in the production of printed circuit boards, as it creates a copper etching solution employed in their manufacturing. Additionally, it serves as an etchant for copper, silver, brass, and other metals.
Ferric Chloride acts as a catalyst in organic chemical reactions and can also function as a sequestering agent in chemical processes. Moreover, Ferric Chloride plays a significant role in medicine and the pharmaceutical industry.
