Friesland­Campina guaranteed price August 2021: EUR 37.75 per 100 kilos of milk

The FrieslandCampina guaranteed price for August is EUR 0.25 higher than in July (EUR 37.50). The price includes a correction of -EUR 0.22 due to slightly lower reference milk prices in the past period. Last month there was a correction of -EUR 0.50. Thus, the underlying guaranteed price remains almost stable. Due to market developments, it is expected that the milk prices will continue to hover around current levels in the period ahead.

This month the protein value is EUR 605.65, the fat value EUR 302.82 and the lactose value EUR 60.56 per 100 kilos.

The average FrieslandCampina guaranteed price for January until August 2021 is EUR 36.41.

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).