Gouda & Edam
Follow benchmark references for two of the core continental European cheese markets.
Cheese prices
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Cheese benchmark prices
Week 40
Edam Foil Cheese
NWE
€ 0.000
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Gouda Foil Cheese
NWE
€ 3.520
+0,1%
Mozzarella
EU
€ 3.435
−0,4%
Cheddar Curd
EU
€ 3.730
+1,1%
10European cheese benchmarks
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IOSCOaligned methodology
The benchmark view
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| Product | Region | Benchmark | Δ | Δ% | Range | SD% | Contrib | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edam Foil Cheese | NWE | € 0,000 | +000 | +0.0% | 0000-0000 | 0.0% | 00 | 0000 | 0000 |
| Gouda Foil Cheese | NWE | € 0,000 | +000 | +0.0% | 0000-0000 | 0.0% | 00 | 0000 | 0000 |
| Mozzarella | EU | € 0,000 | +000 | +0.0% | 0000-0000 | 0.0% | 00 | 0000 | 0000 |
| Cheddar Curd | EU | € 0,000 | +000 | +0.0% | 0000-0000 | 0.0% | 00 | 0000 | 0000 |
Cheese coverage
Independent references across your cheese portfolio
Use multiple European cheese benchmarks to understand differences between product types, specifications and regions.
Mozzarella
Track mozzarella market levels and connected dairy-product economics.
Cheddar
Compare key cheddar references within the wider European cheese market.
Specialty cheeses
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Cheese market
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Cheese prices are closely linked to milk supply, milk-fat and protein values, production economics, inventories and export demand. DCA combines independent benchmarks with the market context behind those movements.
Milk & solids
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Whey value
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Demand & inventories
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Trade & exports
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Cheese market comparison
Illustrative comparison of selected cheese benchmarks
Illustrative
- DCA Cheddar Curd
- DCA Cheddar Mild
- DCA Emmentaler
Benchmark specifications
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A Gouda, Edam or Mozzarella benchmark only becomes useful when the product and trading terms are clear.
Each DCA cheese benchmark is defined by a specification covering product, market, geography, trade basis and publication timing.
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Cheese prices explained
Frequently Asked Questions
What are current European cheese prices?
DCA publishes independent weekly benchmark references for defined European cheese markets. The relevant product specification determines the exact market basis.
Which cheese prices does DCA cover?
DCA covers key markets including Gouda, Edam, Mozzarella, Cheddar and additional European cheese references.
How are DCA cheese benchmarks calculated?
Assessments follow documented PRA methodology, using physical-market information and controlled benchmark procedures.
How often are cheese benchmarks published?
Core cheese benchmarks are published weekly according to their individual specifications.
Can a cheese benchmark support procurement?
An independent benchmark can be used as a market reference for procurement, sales and contract discussions.
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