Milk price will be lower in 2019

Even before the year is over, the farmers' advocate takes stock. They expect FrieslandCampina's basic milk price to average €35,10 per 100 kilos this year, which is a decrease of €0,40. The milk price of the Scandinavian cooperative Arla is forecast to drop by €0,60 to €32,60 per 100 kilos.

This means that the milk price of those large cooperatives deviates from the trend in the United States. The milk price there has risen considerably. It should be noted that this price comes from a deep valley. The average milk price (Class 3) is again above €40 per 100 kilos.

Seasonal allowance Saputo
When we look at the milk price comparison for September, the average milk price in the European Union shows a slight increase. The average price increased by €0,20 to €33,56 per 100 kilos. The slight increase gives a flattering picture, because this increase is caused by the seasonal surcharge from the British processor Saputo.