In May, the FrieslandCampina guaranteed price for raw milk will increase by 0.50 euros to 47.25 euros per 100 kilograms compared to last month. This increase is entirely attributable to a positive correction due to an underestimation of the reference prices in the previous period. It is expected that the reference companies will keep their farm milk prices stable for May.
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The average guaranteed price for raw milk in 2024 up to and including May is 46.25 euros per 100 kilograms of milk.
The FrieslandCampina guaranteed price for raw milk is paid in the milk components protein and fat in a fixed ratio of 6:4. The guaranteed price is published per 100 kilograms of milk, at 3.58% protein and 4.45% fat, excluding VAT. The amounts apply to an average delivery of 925,000 kilograms of raw milk on an annual basis.
Value of milk components in May
This month the protein value is 721.74 euros and the fat value is 481.16 euros per 100 kilograms of raw milk.
FrieslandCampina guaranteed price
The guaranteed price is the price that the company is guaranteed to pay to member dairy farmers for the raw milk supplied. The guaranteed price corresponds to the average prices for raw milk from a number of dairy companies in Northwestern Europe, including additional payment, named reservation, seasonal surcharges, quantity surcharges, maximum quality surcharges and cooperative surcharges and deductions.
A member dairy farmer receives milk money based on the monthly guaranteed price. The milk money is based on the quantity and protein and fat content of the milk supplied by the dairy farmer. The difference between guaranteed price and milk money arises from the settlement of fixed costs and any surcharges or deductions. In 2024, the fixed costs of regular companies will be 0.19 euros per 100 kilograms of raw milk supplied.
Explanation of the graph
- 2019 is based on Milk Money Regulations 2017-2019
(3.47% protein, 4.41% fat and 4.51% lactose) - 2020, 2021 and 2022 are based on Milk Money Regulations 2020-2022
(3.57% protein, 4.42% fat and 4.53% lactose) - 2023 is based on Milk Money Regulations 2023-2025
(3.58% protein, 4.45% fat and 4.54% lactose)
Source: FrieslandCampina
