The destinations were primarily to South Korea (4,600 MT), Japan (3,800 MT), China (2,300 MT), Mexico (2,100 MT), and Canada (1,200 MT). Cheesemakers in the Midwest report ample milk availability, with Class III spot milk prices ranging from $4-under to $1-over. In some parts of the West region, milk production is strengthening, but in other areas, farm level milk output is reportedly steady. Bullish markets for higher whey protein concentrates have caused some manufacturers in the Central and West regions to focus on those commodities, instead of dry whey production. The skim-solids export forecast is raised due to higher whey product shipments which more than offset lower expected nonfat/skim powder.