France raw milk price
France raw milk price stood at 44.39 EUR per 100 kg in Sep 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 2005 to Sep 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 | |||||||||||
| Raw milk | 44.39 | 44.59 | 42.65 | 42.54 | 44.41 | 45.19 | 45.4 | 46.74 | 48.5 | 50.05 | |
| Organic raw milk | 53.4 | 44.1 | 44.28 | 48.18 | 47.42 | 51.43 | 54.05 | 55.91 | 55.88 |
Understanding france raw milk price
First-stage transaction values for unprocessed milk delivered by producers to processing facilities measure the baseline farmgate return for dairy operations. This pricing series records the cash amount received per standard unit of volume before any value-added processing, packaging, or brand distribution occurs. Quality adjustments related to fat and protein content, along with volume bonuses, are incorporated into the reported returns. Retail packaging costs, transport markups from processor to retailer, and dairy product manufacturing margins are entirely excluded.
Analyzing this series requires careful attention to seasonal production cycles, where flush spring output contrasts with lower winter volumes, influencing spot pricing negotiations. Revisions frequently materialize as cooperative end-of-year supplementary payments and retroactive volume bonuses are finalized. Comparing this raw material value against processed dairy retail prices illustrates the transmission efficiency along the supply chain. Analysts should evaluate twelve-month comparisons to bypass natural biological lactation rhythms.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this price reflect milk delivered under contractual agreements?
- Yes, the figures incorporate both formal multi-period contracts and spot market transactions between producers and dairies.
- Are seasonal bonuses included in the reported figures?
- Periodic quality adjustments and seasonal volume incentives agreed upon between parties are factored into the calculations.
- How does this differ from consumer dairy prices?
- This metric measures farmgate value before industrial processing, packaging, wholesale distribution, and retail markup.