Which dairy processor will take the lead in May?

The average basic milk price for the month of May is €35,64 per 100 kilos. This is calculated at 4,42% fat and 3,57% protein and a delivery of 1 million kilos on an annual basis. Compared to the previous month, the average price has increased by €1,02 per 100 kilos. This is a comparable increase to April, when the average rose by €1,03.

The average maximum milk price (including premiums and allowances) has also increased by €1,02 and is recorded at €39,26 per 100 kilos for May. This brings the limit of €40 closer and closer. There are even 3 dairy processors who have managed to cross the border.

Basic milk price FrieslandCampina in the lead
Despite the fact that all dairy processors participating in the Boerenbusiness Dutch Milk price calculator have increased the milk price, there has been some change in the ranking of the participants. For example, FrieslandCampina increased the milk price by €1,50 and took the lead for the month of May. Cono, who retained the leading position in April, increased less sharply by €0,61 and has fallen to second place. A-ware increased by €1 and Arla increased by €1,50. The dairy processors currently rank third and fourth in the price comparator, followed by Bel Leerdammer, Vreugdenhil and DOC Kaas.

A-ware takes top position for maximum milk price
If the maximum milk price is taken into account, the ratios are different. Here A-ware dethrones Cono. A-ware paid the highest milk price in May at €42,12 and Cono fell to second place at €41,69. Furthermore, little has changed in the price comparator. FrieslandCampina is still in third place with a price of €40,23. The other dairy processors are further away from the leaders.