June 18, 2013

EU milk prices up 6.2% in April

EU's April milk prices increased 6.2% on-year, hitting their highest level in 14 years.

The average milk price (4.2% fat, 3.4% protein) for April deliveries paid by 17 of the bloc's leading dairies was €34.16 (US$46) per 100 kilogramme (kg), down slightly from the €34.41 (US$46) per 100 kg in March, according to LTO Nederland figures.