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European and German milk price trends

Overview

European and German milk markets have faced downward price pressures throughout mid-2026. In June, average standard milk prices in Europe remained relatively stable at 40.04 euros per 100 kg, despite a significant price drop by Germany’s Deutsches Milchkontor (DMK) following its merger with Arla Foods. Long-term trends indicated that prices were more than 20 percent lower than the previous year.

By July, the downward trend extended into the organic milk sector in Germany. Prices for organic milk have been declining since the start of the year, with some dairies dropping rates below 60 cents per kilogram. This decline is largely attributed to a 5.7 percent increase in organic milk deliveries reported in June. Despite these falling rates, the price premium for organic milk remains significant, with a gap of approximately 25 cents over conventional milk.

Entities

FrieslandCampina · Arla Foods · Federal Office for Agriculture and Food · Bioland · European Dairy Farmers

Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Germany organic milk prices decline amid rising supply

    Organic milk prices in Germany are falling due to increased supply, with some dairies dropping prices below 60 cents per kg, though the premium over conventional milk remains high.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    European milk prices remain stable in June 2026 despite DMK price drop

    European milk prices averaged 40.04 euros per 100 kg in June 2026. While stable month-on-month, prices are 20% lower than last year, with DMK seeing significant drops following its merger with Arla.

Sources

agrarheute.com · agrarwelt.com · wochenblatt-dlv.de