Dairy

Fuel prices

15 April 2026

Fuel prices

These figures give an overview of the fuel markets, focusing on crude oil and diesel prices on both a monthly and annual basis.

Feed prices and markets

21 April 2026

Feed prices and markets

How much are you spending on feed? Changes in grains, protein and concentrate prices are updated below every month, along with a summary of the markets.

UK farmgate milk prices

9 April 2026

UK farmgate milk prices

UK farmgate milk prices

Projected farmgate milk price changes

25 March 2026

Projected farmgate milk price changes

These projections indicate the expected movements in farmgate milk prices for the next three months, based on movements in the dairy markets.

Milk to feed price ratio (MFPR)

17 April 2026

Milk to feed price ratio (MFPR)

The milk to feed price ratio (MFPR) shows the value of milk compared with the cost of purchased feed. It gives an indication of inputs costs in relation to income. It is updated on a monthly basis.

World wholesale prices

16 April 2026

World wholesale prices

Indicative average prices for selected regions on dairy wholesale markets, including butter, skimmed milk powder (SMP) and mild Cheddar cheese.

Global Dairy Trade events

21 April 2026

Global Dairy Trade events

Global Dairy Trade (GDT) events take place twice a month, trading dairy commodity ingredients. Here you will find key results from the latest event.

Market indicators: AMPE, MCVE and Milk Market Value

25 March 2026

Market indicators: AMPE, MCVE and Milk Market Value

monthly market indicators

Cream income to a liquid processor

25 March 2026

Cream income to a liquid processor

All liquid processors generate surplus cream, which then can be sold. Here we estimate the income a processor could make each month from selling their surplus as bulk cream.

EU Milk for Cheese Value Equivalent (MCVE)

12 November 2024

EU Milk for Cheese Value Equivalent (MCVE)

These EU Milk for Cheese Value Equivalent (MCVE) values show how the UK is performing against other EU countries when it comes to deriving value from milk.

EU intervention stocks

15 July 2021

EU intervention stocks

Intervention and Private Storage Aid (PSA) are key parts of the European Commission’s market support programme. Intervention is used to stabilise the market by purchasing surplus supplies, which are then stored. Intervention stocks are then sold through public tenders when market prices increase. PSA provides support payments for storage due to the seasonal nature of dairy production. It helps to stabilise the market for a product in the event of a surplus, and is available at the discretion of the Commission.

UK milk flow diagram

29 October 2025

UK milk flow diagram

Updated annually, this simple flow chart shows how the milk produced in the UK is used.

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