May usually causes a lot of unrest in the dairy market, but not this year. Although supply is increasing, the market is almost calm. The price of cream is increasing again and the price of raw milk is also recovering slightly. Cheese in particular forms a solid base. DCA spot price milk Price range (week 18) Number of quotations Average €30,25 (+€0,75) €28,00 - €34,00 5 €30,25 Explanation of DCA Markets: The lower prices are slowly starting to disappear. This can be maintained as long as the milk supply is well matched to the processing, but this will be exciting with the highest point of the milk supply in sight. DCA Cream Price range (week 18) Number of quotations 6 Average €6,45 per kilo (+€0,10) €6,35 - €6,60 6 €6,45 Explanation of DCA Markets: Due to limited production of cream and a further increase in butter prices will also further increase the cream price. Naturally, in Germany, asparagus is mentioned as a driver of demand. DCA skimmed milk concentrate Price range (week 18) Number of quotations Average €630,00 per tonne (-) €600,00 - €700,00 5 €630,00 Explanation of DCA Markets: Just like in previous weeks, processing remains a problem. Skimmed milk is even sold at prices below 5 cents.