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Arla milk price falls behind due to stability
Arla's milk price has been stable for six months now with the unchanged change for June, while the payment prices at other processors have been fluctuating frequently in recent months.
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With the standard contents and an annual supply of 1 million kilos, the milk price in the Netherlands remains at €53,27 per 100 kilos. In the Dutch Milk price calculator This puts Arla at a bit of a disadvantage, as the payment prices at other processors are often around €55 per 100 kilos.
Including the maximum premiums that can be achieved that are linked to the Better For milk flow, the milk price can rise to almost €60. In Belgium, the basic milk price will be €51,66 next month and there too, Arla is lagging behind somewhat in the Milk Price Comparator with the continuing stable changes. The organic milk price in the Netherlands is rising further and will pass the €70 per 100 kilo mark in June.
Stable sales markets
In a brief explanation, Arla speaks of stable sales markets that explain the stable milk price. In addition, it is noted that there is increasing milk supply volumes worldwide. The expectation for the coming month is also stable.