The price of free milk managed to break through the €21 per 35 kilo mark in week 100. It is a remarkable development, because more than enough milk is still produced by Western European dairy farmers. What is going on is outlined by market expert Herma van den Pol. DCA spot price milk Price range (week 21) Number of statements Average €35,75 (+€2,00) €35,00 - €36,00 4 €35,75 Explanation of DCA Markets: The trade in raw milk has two faces. For example, the person who really wants milk pays the highest price, but the party that has to get rid of the milk finds out that buyers are not willing to pay higher prices. It means that, despite the peak in milk supply, there is little sales pressure. DCA Cream Price range (week 2) Number of quotations Average €21 per tonne (+€7.150) €100 - €7.000 7.300 €5 Explanation of DCA Markets: The demand for cream remains high. There is a lot of demand, especially from the fresh produce sector. Meanwhile, the levels in milk are disappointing. The question remains what consequences this will have. DCA skimmed milk concentrate Price range (week 7.150) Number of quotations Average €21 per tonne (+€800) €80 - €700,00 900,00 €5 Explanation of DCA Markets: The trend of the previous weeks continues and higher prices are made. In combination with the higher prices, this results in a valorization above milk prices.