How much is a gallon of milk? In 2024, the average retail price of whole fortified milk in the United States was 4.1 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 228.3 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 65.2 liters consumed per capita compared to 78.3 in 2011. This could be explained by consumers’ increasing shift towards plant-based dairy alternatives. In 2019, 35 percent of consumers consumed soy products at least once a week, up from 24 percent in 2010.

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

Fresh, low fat or light milk sold, per half-gallon carton. Includes organic and non-organic 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Milk decreased 0.06 USD/CWT or 0.32% since the beginning of 2025, 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 March of 2025.

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 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.

The average for 2021 based on 165 countries was 120.42 index points. The highest value was in Aruba: 240.01 index points and the lowest value was in Belarus: 62.14 index points. The indicator is available from 2017 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

United States Consumer Price: Average: NE: Milk, Fresh data was reported at 3.354 USD/gal in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.334 USD/gal for Apr 2018. United States Consumer Price: Average: NE: Milk, Fresh data is updated monthly, averaging 3.222 USD/gal from Jul 1995 (Median) to May 2018, with 159 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.958 USD/gal in Dec 2014 and a record low of 2.450 USD/gal in Jul 1995. United States Consumer Price: Average: NE: Milk, Fresh data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.P001: Consumer Price.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Skim (Cost per One-Half Gallon/1.9 Liters) in the West Census Region - Urban (APU0400709211) from Jan 1980 to Jul 1984 about dairy products, retail, price, and USA.

Fresh, low fat or light milk sold, per half-gallon carton. Includes organic and non-organic milk."

This statistic shows the average retail price for 4 liters of partly skimmed milk in Canada from January 2016 to February 2022. The retail price stayed fairly constant for most of 2021, at around 5.5 Canadian dollars, but jumped up to 5.9 Canadian dollars in February 2022.

In January 2025, the average price for a kilogram of milk in Germany was around 54.6 euro cents. This refers to the price dairies purchasing the milk paid to dairy farmers. However, dairies pay individual prices to farmers depending on the business structure, region and time of year, which can result in differences in the milk price. Milk in agriculture is usually invoiced in kilograms, but the food trade usually sells milk in liters. One liter of milk corresponds to around 1.03 kilograms.

Organic milk prices have been increasing due to factors like demand, production costs, and government regulations. The average price of organic milk in the US is $4-$6 for a half-gallon. Consumers are willing to pay more for organic milk due to its health benefits and strict guidelines regarding treatment of animals and chemicals.