FrieslandCampina guaranteed price April 2021: EUR 36.00 per 100 kilos of milk
The FrieslandCampina guaranteed price for April is EUR 0.75 higher than in March (EUR 35.25). The price includes a downward correction of EUR 0.20 as a result of too high estimated reference prices in the previous period. The rising prices for basic dairy do not always immediately result in higher milk prices paid by the reference companies. It is expected that the volatile market conditions due to the corona pandemic will continue in the coming period.
This month the protein value is EUR 577.57, the fat value EUR 288.79 and the lactose value EUR 57.76 per 100 kilos.
The average FrieslandCampina guaranteed price for the year 2021 including this month is EUR 35.13.
The FrieslandCampina guaranteed price applies to 100 kg of milk with standard contents 3.57% protein, 4.42% fat and 4.53% lactose, exclusive of VAT. The amounts shown apply to an average supply of 850,000 kilos of milk annually.
On the basis of the monthly guaranteed price, a member dairy farmer receives a milk price. The milk price is based on the fat, protein and lactose content of the milk supplied by the relevant dairy farm. The difference between the guaranteed price and the milk price is caused by the settlement of fixed costs of EUR 0.18.
Explanation of graph
2019 is based on Milk Fee Regulations 2017-2019 (3.47% protein, 4.41% fat and 4.51% lactose). 2020 and 2021 are based on Milk Fee Regulations 2020-2022 (3.57% protein, 4.42% fat and 4.53% lactose).