Dairy markets
All the latest industry data, analysis and insights from the dairy sector to help inform your business decisions.
Markets at a glance
UK wholesale prices
Commodity | Month | Price (£/tonne) | Change on month |
Bulk cream | Feb-25 | 2,626 | 0% |
Butter | Feb-25 | 5,920 | -4% |
SMP | Feb-25 | 2,020 | -3% |
Mild Cheddar | Feb-25 | 3,960 | -1% |
Source: AHDB
UK market indicator prices
Market indicator | Month | Price (£/tonne) | Change on month |
AMPE | Feb-25 | 42.00 | -5% |
MCVE | Feb-25 | 43.25 | -1% |
Source: AHDB
GB farmgate milk price
Price | Month | Price (ppl) | Change on month |
Farmgate 'all milk' price | Nov-24 | 45.95 | 2% |
Source: Defra, DAERA, AHDB
GB monthly milk production
Milk deliveries | Month | Volume (m litres per day) |
Change on year |
Daily deliveries | Jan-25 | 33.72 | 2% |
Source: AHDB
Market prices and key information
Farmgate prices
Milk price league table and calculator
Projected farmgate milk price changes
EU farmgate milk prices (incl. organic)
Wholesale prices
Market value indicators
Supply and demand
Retail markets
Imports and exports
Cost of production
Milk to feed price ratio (MFPR)
Latest dairy market news
Cross-sector analysis
Retail and consumer insight
Understanding and analysing the latest trends, attitudes and foodservice habits
Trade and policy
Dairy market outlook
Cost of production
Carbon markets
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