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DTN Weekly Average DDG Price Climbs Higher

Mary Kennedy
By  Mary Kennedy , DTN Basis Analyst
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DTN's weekly spot price for domestic distillers dried grains jumped 14 cents on average versus one week ago during the week ended Jan. 14. (DTN file photo)

OMAHA (DTN) The average price for domestic distillers dried grains (DDG) from the 39 locations DTN contacted with spot offers for the week ended Jan. 14 was $230 per ton, up $14 from one week ago. DDG prices were sharply higher again this past week after the cash price of corn shot up after Wednesday's bullish USDA reports. Given that prices for all proteins continue to rise, DDG high prices are defensible to remain in inclusion rates.

Based on the average of prices collected by DTN, the value of DDG relative to corn for the week ended Jan. 14 was 120.54%, versus the 5-year average of 109%. The value of DDG relative to soybean meal was 49.57% versus the 3-year average of 42%. The cost per unit of protein for DDG was $8.52, compared to the cost per unit of protein for soybean meal at $9.79.

In their weekly export DDGS update, the U.S. Grains Council noted some sources saying international buyers are now playing catch-up to the current price rally and are booking some needs, but hoping for prices to come down. Sellers are confident the rally will continue and are defending asking prices. "Barge CIF NOLA offers are $15 to $16/metric ton (mt) higher this week while FOB NOLA offers are up $20/mt. U.S. rail rates continue to strengthen as well, essentially matching the barge market's gains. Offers for 40-foot containers to Southeast Asia are up $16/mt on average, though some routes are trading as much as $21/mt higher. The average offers for containerized DDGS to Southeast Asia are $350/mt for February/March/April shipment."

NOTE: All prices listed below can change at any time and are subject to confirmation from seller.

ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION CURRENT PREVIOUS CHANGE
COMPANY STATE 1/14/2021 1/7/2021
Bartlett and Company, Kansas City, MO (816 714 3413)
Missouri Dry $253 $235 $18
Wet $127 $118 $9
Show Me Ethanol LLC, Carrollton, MO (660-542-6493)
Missouri Dry $250 $250 $0
Wet $125 $125 $0
CHS, Minneapolis, MN (800-769-1066)
Illinois Dry $215 $215 $0
Indiana Dry $205 $205 $0
Iowa Dry $225 $210 $15
Michigan Dry $205 $205 $0
Minnesota Dry $225 $215 $10
North Dakota Dry $225 $205 $20
New York Dry $285 $230 $55
South Dakota Dry $225 $215 $10
POET Nutrition, Sioux Falls, SD (888-327-8799)
Indiana Dry $235 $215 $20
Iowa Dry $225 $212 $13
Michigan Dry $235 $215 $20
Minnesota Dry $220 $207 $13
Missouri Dry $260 $250 $10
Ohio Dry $230 $210 $20
South Dakota Dry $228 $212 $16
United BioEnergy, Wichita, KS (316-616-3521)
Kansas Dry $230 $225 $5
Wet $75 $75 $0
Illinois Dry $235 $223 $12
Nebraska Dry $225 $220 $5
Wet $75 $75 $0
U.S. Commodities, Minneapolis, MN (888-293-1640)
Illinois Dry $230 $215 $15
Indiana Dry $230 $215 $15
Iowa Dry $220 $205 $15
Michigan Dry $225 $210 $15
Minnesota Dry $225 $210 $15
Nebraska Dry $240 $225 $15
New York Dry $290 $275 $15
North Dakota Dry $235 $220 $15
Ohio Dry $225 $210 $15
South Dakota Dry $225 $210 $15
Wisconsin Dry $220 $205 $15
Valero Energy Corp, San Antonio, Texas
Indiana Dry $250 $220 $30
Iowa Dry $0 $0 $0
Minnesota Dry $0 $0 $0
Nebraska Dry $0 $0 $0
Ohio Dry $250 $215 $35
South Dakota Dry $0 $0 $0
California Dry $0 $0 $0
Western Milling, Goshen, California (559-302-1074)
California Dry $300 $290 $10
*Prices listed per ton.
Weekly Average $230 $216 $14
The weekly average prices above reflect only those companies DTN
collects spot prices from. States include: Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska,
Kansas, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan,
Wisconsin and Indiana. Prices for Pennsylvania, New York and
California are not included in the averages.

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VALUE OF DDG VS. CORN & SOYBEAN MEAL
Settlement Price: Quote Date Bushel Short Ton
Corn 1/14/2021 $5.3425 $190.80
Soybean Meal 1/14/2021 $464.90
DDG Weekly Average Spot Price $230.00
DDG Value Relative to: 1/14 1/7
Corn 120.54% 122.99%
Soybean Meal 49.57% 49.54%
Cost Per Unit of Protein:
DDG $8.52 $8.04
Soybean Meal $9.79 $9.22
Notes:
Corn and soybean prices take from DTN Market Quotes. DDG price
represents the average spot price from Midwest companies
collected on Thursday afternoons. Soybean meal cost per unit
of protein is cost per ton divided by 47.5. DDG cost per unit
of protein is cost per ton divided by 27.

Mary Kennedy can be reached at mary.kennedy@dtn.com

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