The IFCN World Milk Price continued its steady upward trend, recording a modest but positive increase of +𝟎.πŸ–%. The market remains influenced by tight supply and stable demand. Seasonal holidays such as Easter and the end of Ramadan have provided additional support by boosting consumption.

Butter prices reached a new record in March, driven largely by holiday-related demand. π‚π‘πžπžπ¬πž 𝐩𝐫𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐬 were relatively stagnant but showed signs of strengthening toward the end of the month. In contrast, milk powders struggled, facing downward pressure.

Milk production growth remains positive, albeit modest, and uncertainties persist due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions.

While market fundamentals currently point to stability, potential shifts in supply and fluctuations in global demand could significantly influence market dynamics in the months ahead.

50.1 USD

100kg milk +2.5% vs previous month

22.7 USDΒ 

cwt

10.8 NZD

kg milk solids

43.3 EUR

litre

Read more about IFCN World milk Price Indicator

Based on the weighted average of 3 IFCN world milk price indicators:
1. SMP & butter (~32%),
2. Cheese & whey (~51%),
3. WMP (~17%), based on quarterly updated shares of the related commodities traded on the world market

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21

January

Progressive Dairy x IFCN | Online, 21 January 2026 15:30 CET

The global dairy tech briefing 2026
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17

February

IFCN free public webinar | February 17, 2026 15:30 CET

Creating Value in Argentina's Dairy Supply Chain:
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24-25

March

Dairy Outlook Workshop 2026 | 24th – 25th March 2026, Brussels

A New Era for European Dairy
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