France dairy commodity prices: whole milk powder
France dairy commodity prices: whole milk powder stood at 377.88 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 | 13-09-2026 | 19-07-2026 | 24-05-2026 | 26-04-2026 | 19-04-2026 | 29-03-2026 | 15-03-2026 | 01-03-2026 | |
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| Dairy commodities | |||||||||||
| Whole milk powder | 377.88 | 381.77 | 377.88 | 344.09 | 339.55 | 344.18 | 346.01 | 358.57 | |||
| Whey powder | 147.32 | 102.66 |
Understanding france dairy commodity prices: whole milk powder
Commercial bulk pricing for complete evaporated and spray-dried bovine milk solids encompassing natural fat content is captured within this dairy series. Unlike skimmed powder variations, this measure retains the full fat profile of the original fluid milk, establishing a distinct valuation structure tied to dairy fat markets as well as protein solids. Transactions included in this compilation reflect industrial-scale wholesale exchanges intended for further food processing, chocolate manufacturing, and international export channels.
Evaluating this commodity series requires careful differentiation from specialized single-component dairy powders, as shifts in butterfat values can independently pull whole milk powder valuations away from skimmed milk trends. Global dairy supply chains, feed cost pressures on dairy herds, and international trade agreements create complex cyclical patterns best analyzed through year-on-year comparisons. Users should check for administrative revisions that frequently update preliminary weekly estimates as delayed processor reports are integrated into the statistical record.
Frequently asked questions
- What primary compositional difference separates this series from skimmed milk powder?
- This product retains the natural fat content of the milk alongside the protein solids.
- Who are the primary commercial consumers of this bulk dairy commodity?
- Confectionery manufacturers, food processors, and international export traders dominate purchases.
- Why might this series diverge from skimmed milk powder trends?
- Fluctuations in dairy fat and butter markets uniquely influence whole milk powder pricing dynamics.