France dairy commodity prices: butter
France dairy commodity prices: butter stood at 435.2 EUR per 100 kg on Oct 11, 2026, according to European Commission, Agri-food Data Portal – market prices reported by France. It is one of the indicators in the Weekly agricultural prices table (Value · Daily), with a complete series running from Jan 13, 1991 to Oct 11, 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Weekly agricultural prices table
| Indicator | 11-10-2026 | 04-10-2026 | 27-09-2026 | 20-09-2026 | 13-09-2026 | 06-09-2026 | 30-08-2026 | 16-08-2026 | 09-08-2026 | 02-08-2026 | |
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| Dairy commodities | |||||||||||
| Butter | 435.2 | 434.9 | 407 | 407.4 | 414.1 | 414.1 | 436.7 | 410.8 | 410.1 | ||
| Skimmed milk powder | 338.93 | 323.89 | 318.91 | 321.22 | 317.86 | 308.09 | 304.32 | 287.08 | 281.97 | 285.74 |
Understanding france dairy commodity prices: butter
Commercial bulk valuations for churned dairy fat solids represent this specific wholesale benchmark within the broader agricultural commodity collection. The metric captures first-stage trading quotes for standardized blocks packaged in industrial quantities, excluding retail-ready consumer packaging and value-added culinary blends. Compared to sibling dairy categories such as powders or liquids, this specific series isolates the fat component rather than milk protein or solids-not-fat, reflecting distinct processing yields and specialized cold-storage demands that set it apart from ambient dairy products.
Interpreting these market quotes requires accounting for recurring annual production cycles linked to spring flush volumes and seasonal variations in feed quality, which frequently introduce predictable swings in raw material availability. Early reported price estimates remain subject to subsequent administrative verification as terminal market transactions clear, meaning analysts should monitor finalized trade returns rather than preliminary spot indications. Comparing this series against alternative agricultural benchmarks or broader inflation indices demands caution because dairy fat pricing responds heavily to distinct dairy-sector quota adjustments, export demand shocks, and specialized refrigeration constraints rather than general macroeconomic cost pressures.
Frequently asked questions
- What exact product grade does this butter price series follow?
- The series monitors standard wholesale bulk packaging specifications for churned bovine dairy fat, excluding retail-ready consumer items.
- Why might early figures for this dairy commodity differ from later reports?
- Initial spot market estimates often undergo routine administrative revision as final delivery contracts and verified trade volumes clear.
- How does this series differ from dairy powder measures in the same table?
- This measure isolates high-fat dairy components, whereas powder series capture dehydrated milk solids and protein fractions.