Fresh whole milk, fortified, sold per gallon regardless of packaging type. Includes organic and non-organic milk."

How much is a gallon of milk? In 2024, the average retail price of whole fortified milk in the United States was *** U.S. dollars, which was a decrease from the previous year. Milk production Dairy farming is an agricultural business which is engaged in the long-term milk production within the dairy industry. Dairy farming is a large contributor to the overall economy in many states. California, Wisconsin, and Idaho had the highest milk supply in 2022. Continuing the trend of each year breaking the record for milk production, an estimated ***** billion pounds of milk were produced in 2023. Milk consumption Since 2011, there has been a steady decline in milk consumption in the United States, with just **** liters consumed per capita compared to **** in 2011. This could be explained by consumers’ increasing shift towards plant-based dairy alternatives. In 2019, ** percent of consumers consumed soy products at least once a week, up from ** percent in 2010.

Fresh whole milk, fortified, sold per gallon regardless of packaging type. Includes organic and non-organic milk."

Explore the factors influencing milk prices in the United States, from geographical variability and market dynamics to consumer trends and regulatory policies, and understand how these elements create fluctuations in the cost of a gallon of milk.

This statistic shows projections for milk prices in the United States from 2019 to 2028. In 2028, it is expected that the price for milk in the U.S. will be 19.89 U.S. dollars per cwt.

In the United States in 2024, consumers wanting to purchase organic yogurt would have to pay about 2.81 U.S. dollars for 32 ounces. 8 ounces of organic butter would cost an average of 2.78 U.S. dollars.

United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Whole, Fortified (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in U.S. City Average was 4.07400 Index in April of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Whole, Fortified (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in U.S. City Average reached a record high of 4.21800 in November of 2022 and a record low of 2.45900 in September of 1995. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Whole, Fortified (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in U.S. City Average - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on May of 2025.

Fresh low fat, reduced fat, or skim milk, sold per gallon, regardless of packaging type. Include organic and non-organic milk."

A carton of milk in Poland cost 3.94 zloty on average in 2025. Butter was more expensive than margarine, with an average price of 7.99 zloty per 200g. A carton of ten eggs cost around 8.84 zloty, although it could get as expensive as 9.99 zloty.

United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Whole, Fortified (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in the South Census Region - Urban was 4.11900 Index in April of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Whole, Fortified (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in the South Census Region - Urban reached a record high of 4.26300 in January of 2023 and a record low of 3.03000 in July of 2018. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Whole, Fortified (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in the South Census Region - Urban - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on May of 2025.

United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Whole, Fortified (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in the Northeast Census Region - Urban was 4.42000 Index in October of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Whole, Fortified (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in the Northeast Census Region - Urban reached a record high of 4.66900 in May of 2022 and a record low of 2.45000 in July of 1995. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Whole, Fortified (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in the Northeast Census Region - Urban - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on May of 2025.

The average retail price of whole milk in Denmark fluctuated recently. It peaked in 2023, as the price of whole milk in retail stores reached on average 13.13 Danish kroner per liter. This was an increase compared to the previous year. The average retail price of organic whole milk was even higher in 2023 and amounted to 15.4 Danish kroner per liter. Organic milk comes from cows that are not treated with antibiotics and hormones and are on the pasture around 120 days a year.   Whole milk consumption  In the period from 2011 to 2023, the consumption volume of whole milk in Denmark increased overall. It grew from nearly 63 thousand metric tons to approximately 91 thousand metric tons of whole milk. By the end of this period, 15.3 kilograms of whole milk have been consumed per person in the country. Whole milk production  In Denmark, the production volume of whole milk as well as organic whole milk fluctuated. In 2023, the whole milk production volume amounted to nearly 607 thousand metric tons. By comparison, the volume of produced organic whole milk was much lower and amounted to 23.5 thousand metric tons in the same year.

This statistic shows the average retail prices of selected baking ingredients in the United States in 2015 and 2016. In 2016, the average price of a gallon of whole milk in the U.S. amounted to some 3.29 U.S. dollars.

United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Low-Fat, Reduced Fat, Skim (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in the West Census Region - Urban was 4.04200 Index in April of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Low-Fat, Reduced Fat, Skim (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in the West Census Region - Urban reached a record high of 4.28400 in July of 2022 and a record low of 2.38100 in August of 2018. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Low-Fat, Reduced Fat, Skim (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in the West Census Region - Urban - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on May of 2025.

Fresh whole milk, fortified, sold per gallon regardless of packaging type. Includes organic and non-organic milk.

Average consumer prices are calculated for household fuel, motor fuel, and food items from prices collected for the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Average prices are best used to measure the price level in a particular month, not to measure price change over time. It is more appropriate to use CPI index values for the particular item categories to measure price change.

Prices, except for electricity, are collected monthly by BLS representatives in the 75 urban areas priced for the CPI. Electricity prices are collected for the BLS for the same 75 areas on a monthly basis by the Department of Energy using mail questionnaires. All fuel prices include applicable Federal, State, and local taxes; prices for natural gas and electricity also include fuel and purchased gas adjustments.

For more information, please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics (https://www.bls.gov/cpi/factsheets/average-prices.htm).

Monthly average retail prices for selected products, for Canada and provinces. Prices are presented for the current month and the previous four months. Prices are based on transaction data from Canadian retailers, and are presented in Canadian current dollars.

The average retail price for homogenized milk hit an all-time high with 6.53 Canadian dollars per four liters in February 2022 in Canada.

What is homogenized milk?

Homogenization is the process of breaking down the fat molecules within milk to ensure that they do not separate. This prevents the fat molecules rising to the top and creating a layer of cream, therefore creating a more consistent product with a longer shelf life. Homogenization generally occurs after pasteurization, which is a heating process to eliminate bacteria.

The Canadian milk market

The volume of milk produced in Canada has steadily risen year-on-year to reach approximately 93.24 million hectoliters in 2020. Quebec and Ontario are the provincial frontrunners in milk production, both producing over 30 million hectoliters in that year. Quebec and Ontario are also home to the largest number of certified organic milk producers in Canada.

Historical and current average prices for Whole Milk in the United States, measured per gallon

United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Low-Fat, Reduced Fat, Skim (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in U.S. City Average was 3.85000 Index in April of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Low-Fat, Reduced Fat, Skim (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in U.S. City Average reached a record high of 3.88800 in August of 2022 and a record low of 2.56700 in July of 2018. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Low-Fat, Reduced Fat, Skim (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in U.S. City Average - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on May of 2025.

In 2021, the retail price of one liter of milk in Canada was on average 1.68 Canadian dollars, with some regional differences. For instance, in Quebec, one liter of milk cost 2.06 Canadian dollars on average, while it cost 1.56 Canadian dollars in Ontario.

Milk production in Canada

Canada featured among the leading producers of cow milk worldwide, with a production volume exceeding 10 million metric tons in 2021. Although this production volume pales in comparison to that of the EU-27 or the United States, Canada’s dairy farming industry is among the most important agricultural sectors in the country. Dairy farms in Canada were home to more than 990,000 milk cows in 2021. In addition to being the provinces with the largest number of milk cows in the country, Quebec and Ontario also produced the largest volume of milk in Canada in 2020, at around 33 million and 31 million hectoliters, respectively.

Milk consumption in Canada

Since 2004, consumption of milk per capita in Canada has been steadily declining, with a significant decrease of more than twenty liters per capita between 2004 and 2019. This can be attributed to the emergence of new consumption habits and the rise of non-dairy substitutes for milk such as soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk and others, which appeal primarily but not exclusively to people following plant-based diets. It was estimated that the milk substitute market in Canada would generate approximately 367 million U.S. dollars in revenues in 2022.