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."

The price per unit in the 'Milk Substitutes' segment of the food market in the United States was forecast to continuously increase between 2025 and 2030 by in total 0.5 U.S. dollars (+12.47 percent). After the tenth consecutive increasing year, the price per unit is estimated to reach 4.51 U.S. dollars and therefore a new peak in 2030. Notably, the price per unit of the 'Milk Substitutes' segment of the food market was continuously increasing over the past years.Find other key market indicators concerning the average revenue per user (ARPU) and sales volume change. The Statista Market Insights cover a broad range of additional markets.

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.

Explore the factors affecting milk prices in the US as of 2023, including production costs, location, and market demand. Learn how animal feed, labor, fuel, and regional differences impact price fluctuations, and discover the influence of milk alternatives on traditional dairy pricing.

In 2023, the average price of milk was 0.64 U.S. dollars per unit. Milk alternatives were priced 0.97 U.S. dollars. The difference between the price of meat and its alternatives in the U.S. retail market was even higher per unit.

Milk fell to 17.34 USD/CWT on July 14, 2025, down 0.17% from the previous day. Over the past month, Milk's price has fallen 7.37%, and is down 12.29% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Milk - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

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

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United States Consumer Price: Average: Milk, Fresh data was reported at 2.913 USD/lb in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.890 USD/lb for Sep 2018. United States Consumer Price: Average: Milk, Fresh data is updated monthly, averaging 3.119 USD/lb from Jul 1995 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 280 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.961 USD/lb in Jul 2008 and a record low of 2.459 USD/lb in Sep 1995. United States Consumer Price: Average: Milk, Fresh data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.P001: Consumer Price.

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 2022, the average price paid by Japanese households for milk reached a decade-high, amounting to approximately ***** Japanese yen. In contrast, the average price paid for milk accounted for around ***** yen in 2012.

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 of whole milk in Denmark fluctuated recently. It peaked in 2023, as the price of whole milk in retail stores reached on average ***** 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 **** Danish kroner per liter. Organic milk comes from cows that are not treated with antibiotics and hormones and are on the pasture around *** 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 ** thousand metric tons to approximately ** thousand metric tons of whole milk. By the end of this period, **** 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 *** thousand metric tons. By comparison, the volume of produced organic whole milk was much lower and amounted to **** thousand metric tons in the same year.

United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Whole, Fortified (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in U.S. City Average was 4.02200 Index in May 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 July of 2025.

The global price per unit in the 'Milk' segment of the food market was forecast to continuously increase between 2025 and 2030 by in total 0.4 U.S. dollars (+25.81 percent). After the tenth consecutive increasing year, the price per unit is estimated to reach 1.92 U.S. dollars and therefore a new peak in 2030. Notably, the price per unit of the 'Milk' segment of the food market was continuously increasing over the past years.Find further information concerning the volume in the 'Confectionery & Snacks' segment of the food market in the United States and the revenue in the 'Fish & Seafood' segment of the food market in China. The Statista Market Insights cover a broad range of additional markets.

The price per unit in the 'Milk' segment of the food market in Russia was forecast to continuously increase between 2025 and 2030 by in total *** U.S. dollars (+***** percent). After the ***** consecutive increasing year, the price per unit is estimated to reach **** U.S. dollars and therefore a new peak in 2030. Notably, the price per unit of the 'Milk' segment of the food market was continuously increasing over the past years.Find further information concerning revenue in Finland and revenue in Russia. The Statista Market Insights cover a broad range of additional markets.

Latvia Average Retail Price: Milk data was reported at 0.870 EUR/l in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.720 EUR/l for 2016. Latvia Average Retail Price: Milk data is updated yearly, averaging 0.550 EUR/l from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2017, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.890 EUR/l in 2014 and a record low of 0.310 EUR/l in 2000. Latvia Average Retail Price: Milk data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Latvia – Table LV.P001: Average Retail Price.