FrieslandCampina guaranteed price March 2021: EUR 35.25 per 100 kilos of milk
The FrieslandCampina guaranteed price for the month of March is EUR 0.25 higher than in February (EUR 35.00) mainly due to a correction of EUR 0.24 for the previous period. It is expected that the milk prices of the reference companies will remain rather stable as a result of a balance between moderate milk supply and increased global demand for dairy products.
This month the protein value is EUR 565.54, the fat value EUR 282.77 and the lactose value EUR 56.55 per 100 kilos.
The average FrieslandCampina guaranteed price for the year 2021 including this month is EUR 34.83.
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).