The shortage of piglets and slaughter pigs continues into early March. The DCA BestPigletPrice breaks the threshold of €50 per piglet this week, while the DCA Market Mutation Price also rises again, despite the pig market making a somewhat half-hearted impression.
Analysis|Published: Feb 26, 2026
While dairy products such as cheese and butter continue to increase in value, liquid dairy prices (with the exception of cream) are declining. Milk availability in Northwest Europe remains high, resulting in weak demand for products such as raw milk and skimmed milk concentrate.
Analysis|Published: Feb 26, 2026
Milk fat prices are rising sharply this week, as shown by the higher DCA benchmarks for cream and butter. The fat market is reacting to stronger cheese prices, while Easter demand is also providing support.
Analysis|Published: Feb 24, 2026
FrieslandCampina keeps the Guarantee price for March unchanged at €39 per 100 kilos. DOC Kaas also unexpectedly did not implement any further reductions for February. Has a bottom been established under the milk price or is that premature?
Analysis|Published: Feb 23, 2026
Even in the last week of February, the demand for piglets remains exceptionally strong. The Spanish demand holds up well and the pig prices are also rising. These are clear factors that support further price increases.
Analysis|Published: Feb 19, 2026
The spread between butter and cream prices is widening again this week. DCA butter benchmarks are increasing, supported by higher prices at the Global Dairy Trade auction. In contrast, cream prices are under pressure due to ample supply of liquid dairy products on the market.
