The latest European Union dairy commodity price report highlights sharply contrasting trends across key dairy products, with butter prices rising 17% year-on-year to €395 per 100 kg, while skimmed milk powder (SMP) prices plunged 46% to €283 per 100 kg. The figures, released by the European Commission’s Milk Market Observatory and reported by IndexBox, reflect ongoing shifts in demand, supply dynamics and processing priorities across the EU dairy sector.
Among other commodities, whole milk powder (WMP) was priced at €350 per 100 kg, representing a 44% increase compared to the same period last year. In contrast, whey powder fell 20% year-on-year to €143 per 100 kg, indicating continued weakness in certain powder markets.
The cheese segment also recorded lower prices across major varieties. Cheddar was quoted at €314 per 100 kg, down 31% year-on-year, while Emmental stood at €564 per 100 kg, a decline of 12%. Gouda prices fell 21% to €389 per 100 kg, and Edam dropped to €384 per 100 kg, also showing a year-on-year decline.
Market analysts note that the strong performance of butter and WMP contrasts with persistent weakness in SMP and several cheese categories, reflecting changing global demand patterns and milk utilization strategies within the European dairy industry. The report, updated on June 3, 2026, provides key benchmarks for dairy processors, exporters and traders monitoring commodity market trends across the region.
Source: Dairynews7x7 13 June, 2026 Read full article here
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