DCA Benchmark Prices · Delayed

DCA Raw milk (NL/BE) 44,50 -2,2% DCA Raw milk (N-DE) 45,50 -1,1% DCA SMC 2900 -7,6% DCA Fresh Lactic Butter (NWE) 4030 -1,8% DCA Mozzarella 3450 -1,6% DCA Cheddar Curd 3690 +1,0% DCA SMP Food 3220 +0,3% DCA WMP 3780 -0,3%

Dairy market intelligence

Independent dairy benchmarks & market intelligence

Follow European dairy benchmarks, international prices, supply and trade data and DCA's daily market analysis in one connected view.

Compare regional markets, understand what is moving prices and use independent reference prices in purchasing, sales and commercial decision-making.

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34 IOSCO-aligned dairy benchmarks
European and international dairy market data
Daily analysis from DCA dairy specialists

Dairy benchmark prices Week 41

Butter NWE € 3.815 −3,3% Cheddar Mild EU € 3.775 +0,1% Raw milk NL/BE € 44,50 −1,1% Gouda Foil Cheese NWE € 3.505 −0,4%

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Dairy market intelligence

Follow prices and understand what is behind

A reference price only has value when you understand the market behind it. DCA combines dairy benchmark prices with market data and specialist analysis.

Follow movements in milk fats, powders, cheese, proteins and raw milk alongside supply, production and trade signals.

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Santiago Morales Hilarión, Data & Price Analyst for dairy at DCA Market Intelligence

Complete dairy coverage

From raw milk to international dairy trade

Bring the dairy chain together in one platform: benchmark prices, market indicators, production, trade and specialist context.

Milk fats

Butter & cream prices

European benchmark prices and connected regional market indicators.

Powders

Milk powder prices

SMP, WMP and market references across Europe and international trade.

Cheese

Cheese prices

Follow benchmark prices, market developments and key production signals.

Raw milk

Raw milk prices

Farm-gate, spot and regional milk price information for commercial context.

Ingredients

Dairy protein prices

Whey, protein and connected ingredients used across food and nutrition markets.

Global

Global dairy trade

Trade flows and international indicators that connect European dairy markets.

Daily market intelligence

Everything you need to follow the dairy market

Use a connected market view to monitor the prices and drivers that matter to your role, from procurement and trading to sales and management.

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Independent dairy benchmarksClear specifications and methodologies for physical dairy markets.
Connected European marketsCompare regions and products without switching between disconnected sources.
Daily market analysisUnderstand what moved, what is driving it and what to watch next.
Production & trade dataPut price movements in the context of supply, demand and product flows.
Dashboards & toolsBring relevant series together in a view that fits your commercial workflow.

We do not just publish a number. We explain how the market formed it.

Eric de Lijster
Head of PRA

Independent dairy benchmarks

Dairy benchmark prices with a defined methodology

DCA is an independent Price Reporting Agency. Its dairy benchmarks are built on transaction data, fixed methodologies and controlled validation procedures.

TransparentDocumented methodologies and benchmark specifications.

GovernedDefined processes for collecting, assessing and publishing market information.

RepresentativeBuilt around relevant physical dairy markets and market participants.

Audited34 dairy benchmarks independently reviewed for IOSCO alignment.

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Milk fat prices

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current European butter price?

The platform combines DCA benchmark prices with relevant European market indicators. Current live values depend on your platform access and selected specification.

What does the DCA Milk Butter benchmark represent?

Each DCA benchmark is tied to a defined product and market specification. The applicable specification and methodology explain exactly what the assessment represents.

How is the DCA butter price calculated?

DCA benchmark assessments follow a documented methodology using information collected from the physical market and reviewed under DCA governance procedures.

Where is the butter benchmark used?

Professional market participants use benchmark prices as references in market analysis, purchasing, selling, valuation and commercial decision-making.

Which butter specifications does the benchmark cover?

Coverage depends on the relevant benchmark specification, including product characteristics, geography and assessment basis.

Can DCA benchmarks support negotiations?

DCA benchmark prices can provide an independent market reference. How a benchmark is used in a commercial agreement remains a decision for the parties involved.

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Dairy market insights

Follow price movements with daily analysis from specialists who speak with participants across the physical dairy market.

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Platform overview

Food & agriculture markets

DCA Benchmark prices

DCA Market Intelligence

Independent dairy benchmarks & market intelligence

Follow prices and understand what is behind

From raw milk to international dairy trade

Butter & cream prices

Milk powder prices

Cheese prices

Raw milk prices

Dairy protein prices

Global dairy trade

Everything you need to follow the dairy market

Dairy benchmark prices with a defined methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Dairy market insights

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Independent dairy benchmarks & market intelligence

Follow prices and understand what is behind

From raw milk to international dairy trade

Butter & cream prices

Milk powder prices

Cheese prices

Raw milk prices

Dairy protein prices

Global dairy trade

Everything you need to follow the dairy market

Dairy benchmark prices with a defined methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Dairy market insights

Luxlait offers lifeline to farmers dropped by Lactalis

Class action against US dairy industry over export program

Vreugdenhil plays catch-up with October milk price

Explore DCA's full dairy market coverage