European milk prices remain stable in June 2026 despite DMK price drop

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European milk prices remained largely stable in June 2026, according to data from the European Dairy Farmers (EDF) and ZuivelNL. The average standard milk price was 40.04 euros per 100 kg, representing a marginal decrease of 0.10 euros from May. However, long-term trends show prices are more than 20 percent lower than the same month in the previous year.

In Germany, the Deutsches Milchkontor (DMK) experienced a significant price drop, with rates falling by 1.99 euros to 39.55 euros per 100 kg. This decline is attributed to changes in pricing methodology following a merger with Arla Foods. Despite this, DMK's 12-month average remains at 44.44 euros, which is above the comparison average.

Other major players showed different results. Hochwald Milch maintained a stable payout of 36.96 euros per 100 kg, the lowest among the German companies mentioned. Meanwhile, Arla Foods and FrieslandCampina remained near the European average, with FrieslandCampina offering 40.28 euros per 100 kg.

Entities

Arla Foods · Deutsches Milchkontor · European Dairy Farmers · FrieslandCampina · Hochwald Milch

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[● 3 SOURCES] The average standard milk price in June 2026 was 40.04 euros per 100 kg. www.agrarwelt.com · www.wochenblatt-dlv.de · www.agrarheute.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Hochwald Milch maintained a stable payout price of 36.96 euros. www.agrarwelt.com · www.wochenblatt-dlv.de · www.agrarheute.com
[● 3 SOURCES] DMK milk prices fell by 1.99 euros to 39.55 euros per 100 kg in June. www.agrarwelt.com · www.wochenblatt-dlv.de · www.agrarheute.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] FrieslandCampina offered a price of 40.28 euros per 100 kg. www.agrarwelt.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Milk prices are more than 20 percent lower than in the same month of the previous year. www.agrarwelt.com · www.wochenblatt-dlv.de · www.agrarheute.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The DMK price drop is attributed to changes in pricing methodology following a merger with Arla. www.agrarwelt.com · www.wochenblatt-dlv.de · www.agrarheute.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The average milk price decreased by 0.10 euros compared to May. www.agrarwelt.com · www.wochenblatt-dlv.de · www.agrarheute.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Arla Foods paid approximately 40.04 euros per 100 kg. www.agrarwelt.com · www.wochenblatt-dlv.de · www.agrarheute.com

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30 days ago

Ukrainisches Getreide: Lieferengpässe treiben Weizenpreis [www.faz.net]

about 1 month ago

Deutsche Milchpreise: DMK-Preissturz nach Arla-Fusion im Juni 2026 [www.agrarwelt.com]

about 1 month ago

Milchpreise 2026: Diese Molkereien zahlen jetzt mehr - oder weniger [www.wochenblatt-dlv.de]

about 1 month ago

Europäische Milchpreise: Deutsche Molkereien im Mittelfeld [www.agrarheute.com]

about 1 month ago