Strong demand pushes DCA EU Cheese Index to 2026 high

This week, the DCA EU Cheese Index has climbed to its highest level of 2026. In just one week, the index gained 86 points, or 2.36%, reflecting a significant increase in prices. There were already indications last week that demand was picking up strongly. Some producers reported being sold out for the remainder of the year, with very limited production capacity left for Q1.

The DCA EU Cheese Index comprises benchmark prices for ten major European cheese categories: foil-ripened Edam, foil-ripened Gouda, Mild Cheddar, Cheddar Curd, mozzarella, Frau Antje foil-ripened Gouda, naturally matured foil-ripened Gouda, Emmentaler, Maasdam and Cagliata.

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