Dairy market intelligence
Dairy prices, benchmarks and market analysis in one platform
Follow European dairy benchmarks, international prices, supply and trade data and DCA's daily market analysis in one connected view.
Compare regional markets, understand what is moving prices and use independent reference prices in purchasing, sales and commercial decision-making.
- 34 IOSCO-aligned dairy benchmarks
- European and international dairy market data
- Daily analysis from DCA dairy specialists
Trusted by leading buyers and commercial teams
Dairy market intelligence
Follow prices and understand what is behind
A reference price only has value when you understand the market behind it. DCA combines dairy benchmark prices with market data and specialist analysis.
Follow movements in milk fats, powders, cheese, proteins and raw milk alongside supply, production and trade signals.
Explore dairy data
Independent benchmarks are most useful when the market context behind the price is clear.
Complete dairy coverage
From raw milk to international dairy trade
Bring the dairy chain together in one platform: benchmark prices, market indicators, production, trade and specialist context.
Milk fats
Butter & cream prices
European benchmark prices and connected regional market indicators.
Powders
Milk powder prices
SMP, WMP and market references across Europe and international trade.
Cheese
Cheese prices
Follow benchmark prices, market developments and key production signals.
Raw milk
Raw milk prices
Farm-gate, spot and regional milk price information for commercial context.
Ingredients
Dairy protein prices
Whey, protein and connected ingredients used across food and nutrition markets.
Global
Global dairy trade
Trade flows and international indicators that connect European dairy markets.
Daily market intelligence
Everything you need to follow the dairy market
Use a connected market view to monitor the prices and drivers that matter to your role, from procurement and trading to sales and management.
Explore dairy data- Independent dairy benchmarksClear specifications and methodologies for physical dairy markets.
- Connected European marketsCompare regions and products without switching between disconnected sources.
- Daily market analysisUnderstand what moved, what is driving it and what to watch next.
- Production & trade dataPut price movements in the context of supply, demand and product flows.
- Dashboards & toolsBring relevant series together in a view that fits your commercial workflow.
We do not just publish a number. We explain how the market formed it.
Independent dairy benchmarks
Dairy benchmark prices with a defined methodology
DCA is an independent Price Reporting Agency. Its dairy benchmarks are built on transaction data, fixed methodologies and controlled validation procedures.
Milk fat prices
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current European butter price?
The platform combines DCA benchmark prices with relevant European market indicators. Current live values depend on your platform access and selected specification.
What does the DCA Milk Butter benchmark represent?
Each DCA benchmark is tied to a defined product and market specification. The applicable specification and methodology explain exactly what the assessment represents.
How is the DCA butter price calculated?
DCA benchmark assessments follow a documented methodology using information collected from the physical market and reviewed under DCA governance procedures.
Where is the butter benchmark used?
Professional market participants use benchmark prices as references in market analysis, purchasing, selling, valuation and commercial decision-making.
Which butter specifications does the benchmark cover?
Coverage depends on the relevant benchmark specification, including product characteristics, geography and assessment basis.
Can DCA benchmarks support negotiations?
DCA benchmark prices can provide an independent market reference. How a benchmark is used in a commercial agreement remains a decision for the parties involved.
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Dairy market insights
Follow price movements with daily analysis from specialists who speak with participants across the physical dairy market.
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Browse the dairy products, regions and indicators relevant to your commercial decisions.