International Farm Gate Milk Prices
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International Comparison of Producer Prices for Milk
The EDF-ZuivelNL International Milk Price Comparison encompasses milk prices obtained from the average prices paid to dairy producers by sixteen large European dairies. The producer prices of this comparison comprise bonus payments for both volume and quality of milk deliveries. Additional bonus payments are provided for seasonality, specific milk streams, sustainability as well as annual supplementary payments are included in the annual prices.
Furthermore, this comparison also incorporates farm gate milk prices from the USA and New Zealand. In the case of the USA, the prices are determined by referencing the USDA class III price. For New Zealand, the basis for calculation is derived from Fonterra’s pricing, as Fonterra stands as the world’s leading dairy exporter.
international comparison
of producer prices
for milk
December 2025
average all dairies
43.34 ct/kgcompared to prevoius month
-1.24 ct/kg
compared to prevoius year
-7.50 ct/kg
international comparison
of producer prices
for milk
12-month rolling average
average all dairies
49.84 ct/kgcompared to prevoius month
-0.47 ct/kg
compared to prevoius year
+2.95 ct/kg
MILK PRICE REVIEW DECEMBER 2025
Milk Market Update
Milk Prices under Pressure as Global Supply Continues to Rise
In December 2025, the average advance milk price fell to €43.34 per 100 kg, down 2.8% from November and nearly 15% below December 2024. This marked the sixth consecutive monthly decline, though the pace slowed slightly. Milk prices are falling across most of Europe and also sharply in the United States, mainly due to continued strong growth in milk production.
EU milk deliveries increased by 4.8% in November, with significant growth in most Western European countries and Poland, while Ireland recorded a decline. Cumulatively, EU milk deliveries rose by 1.3% up to November 2025. Milk production also continued to rise in the US, New Zealand, Argentina, and Uruguay, while Australia saw further decline. Overall, major dairy exporters increased output by 2.2% year-on-year.
Butter prices came under renewed pressure in January, falling below €400 per 100 kg due to high production and large inventories. In contrast, skimmed milk powder prices have risen since early January, supported by solid demand, moving back above €200 per 100 kg.
👉 Full comparison by EDF & ZuivelNL reveals detailed information across 16 dairy processors from the EU and milk price information for CH, NZ, US.
EDF-ZUIVELNL INTERNATIONAL MILK PRICES
December 2025
