International comparison of producer prices for milk

Average milk price July € 40.26

The average standard milk price increased slightly for the third consecutive month in July 2026. The calculated advance milk prices averaged € 40.26 per 100 kg of standard milk this month. This was € 0.10 (+0.3%) higher than in June and almost 20% below the level of July last year.

The overall picture among European milk processors remains mixed. Most of them kept their milk prices stable or made only limited adjustments, either upwards or downwards. A more pronounced decline occurred at Mlekpol and Valio. On the other hand, a select number of processors increased their milk prices sharply, with Arla, DMK and Saputo standing out. In the United States, the milk price declined further due to lower fat and protein prices.

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EDF-ZuivelNL International Milk Price Comparison

The joint project was discontinued in 2021 due to cutbacks at ZuivelNL. EDF continued to collect milk price information making it possible to calculate and publish comparable milk prices of the missing months from March 2021 onwards.
The name has been changed to EDF-ZuivelNL International Milk Price Comparison to give visibility to the executing parties. In terms of content, it is a continuation of the LTO International Milk Price Comparison.