Friesland­Campina guaranteed price for May 2022: 52.50 euros per 100 kilos of milk

The FrieslandCampina guaranteed price for May increases by 4.00 euros compared to last month (48.50 euros). This increase is based on higher milk prices of some reference companies in the recent period and the expectation that farm milk prices of the reference companies will continue to increase due to the lagging milk supply in the European Union and sustained demand for dairy products.

This month the protein value is 842.29 euros, the fat value 421.15 euros and the lactose value 84.23 euros per 100 kilos.

The average FrieslandCampina guaranteed price for 2022 up to and including May 2022 is 47.50 euros per 100 kilos of milk.

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 0.18 euro.

Explanation of graph

2019 is based on Milk Fee Regulations 2017-2019 (3.47% protein, 4.41% fat and 4.51% lactose). 2020, 2021 and 2022 are based on Milk Fee Regulations 2020-2022 (3.57% protein, 4.42% fat and 4.53% lactose).