The dry years have one thing in common; they result in erratic movements in the spot price for raw milk. The uncertainty it brings creates emotion in the market and that means that prices can react strongly to small changes. At the beginning of September this turned out less well for the dairy market. Herma van den Pol explains the market. DCA milk quotations Quotation week 1 Price range Number of quotations Average Spot price milk €36 €36,50 - €35,00 39,00 €5 Cream €36,50 €6.250 - €6.100 6.400 €5 Skimmed milk concentrate €6.250 €1.440 - €1.350 1.500 €5 DCA-Markets explanation: The cream price has fallen sharply this week. Panic occurred quite unexpectedly in the market, which caused prices to fall during the week. In addition, skimmed milk concentrate also yields something, which ensures less valorization of the milk. However, unlike in the Netherlands, milk is only sold at the right price, which results in a calm market with a fixed undertone.