France organic raw milk price
France organic raw milk price stood at 53.4 EUR per 100 kg in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Agricultural prices table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2021 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Agricultural prices table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
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| Raw milk prices | |||||||||||
| Organic raw milk | 53.4 | 44.1 | 44.28 | 48.18 | 47.42 | 51.43 | 54.05 | 55.91 | 55.88 | ||
| Raw milk | 44.39 | 44.59 | 42.65 | 42.54 | 44.41 | 45.19 | 45.4 | 46.74 | 48.5 | 50.05 |
Understanding france organic raw milk price
Farmgate remuneration for unpasteurized milk produced under certified organic standards tracks the specialized transaction value realized by qualifying holdings. This metric captures the monetary return per standard unit of volume for milk meeting strict regulatory certification guidelines regarding feed, animal welfare, and chemical management. Premium differentials commanded by adherence to these production protocols are embedded within the recorded figures. Standard conventional milk values are omitted, ensuring the series reflects exclusively verified organic production.
Interpreting these figures requires accounting for market segmentation, distinct supply chains, and specialized processing pathways that differentiate organic output from conventional streams. Revisions to early estimates occur as delayed audits and final cooperative payout distributions are reconciled. Comparing this series with conventional raw milk reveals the shifting market premium for sustainable production methods. Analysts should focus on medium-term directional shifts rather than short-term monthly variations, which can be influenced by localized feed cost shocks or sudden shifts in consumer demand.
Frequently asked questions
- What distinguishes this from conventional raw milk pricing?
- This series tracks only milk produced under certified organic farming protocols, which commands distinct market premiums.
- Are conversion-period milk sales included here?
- No, milk produced during the transition phase from conventional to organic farming is excluded from this specific series.
- Why do organic prices exhibit different cyclical patterns than conventional ones?
- Supply adjustments in organic systems require longer lead times due to strict feed and herd management rules.