Dairy

Global Dairy Trade events

16 June 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

22 May 2026

Market indicators: AMPE, MCVE and Milk Market Value

monthly market indicators

Cream income to a liquid processor

22 May 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.

Projected farmgate milk price changes

22 May 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)

12 June 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.

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.

Kingshay dairy costings

10 June 2026

Kingshay dairy costings

This data is provided by the the independent dairy specialists Kingshay on a monthly basis. It covers input costs, milk production and margins at a national level for conventional Holstein/Friesian herds. In addition, Wales specific data is available.

Milk forecasting forum

31 March 2026

Milk forecasting forum

The Milk Forecasting Forum is a twice-yearly event where we discuss all the factors affecting milk production. Information from the events, and the latest milk forecast, can be found here.

UK dairy product production

22 December 2023

UK dairy product production

UK dairy production

GB retail prices

11 May 2026

GB retail prices

This information tracks the changes in the price of dairy products at shop level – highlighting promotional activity in particular retailers.

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