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Fresh whole milk, fortified, sold per gallon regardless of packaging type. Includes organic and non-organic milk."
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TwitterHow 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.
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United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Whole, Fortified (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in U.S. City Average was 4.17100 Index in August 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 November of 2025.
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Graph and download economic data for Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Skim (Cost per One-Half Gallon/1.9 Liters) in U.S. City Average (APU0000709211) from Jan 1980 to May 1986 about dairy products, retail, price, and USA.
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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.
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TwitterThis 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 ***** U.S. dollars per cwt.
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TwitterIn 2024, the average price of milk was *** U.S. dollars per gallon. Milk alternatives were priced **** U.S. dollars. The difference between the price of meat and its alternatives in the U.S. retail market amounted to about *** U.S.dollars per pound.
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Milk rose to 17.17 USD/CWT on December 2, 2025, up 0.06% from the previous day. Over the past month, Milk's price has risen 1.48%, but it is still 13.50% lower than a year ago, 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 December of 2025.
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TwitterMonthly average retail prices for selected products, for Canada, provinces, Whitehorse and Yellowknife. 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.
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TwitterMost milk produced in the UK is bought by dairies (registered ‘milk purchasers’) for processing. Defra runs a monthly survey in England and Wales to collect information on the volume, value and protein content of milk purchased from farms. Similar surveys are run in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Additional information is collected by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) on the protein and butterfat content of the milk. The UK average farm-gate milk price, protein content and butterfat content is then calculated.
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United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Whole, Fortified (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in the West Census Region - Urban was 4.12100 Index in August 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 West Census Region - Urban reached a record high of 4.38300 in July of 2022 and a record low of 2.42000 in April of 2003. 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 West Census Region - Urban - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.
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TwitterThis statistic shows the average retail price for * 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 *** Canadian dollars, but jumped up to *** Canadian dollars in February 2022.
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United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Whole, Fortified (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in the South Census Region - Urban was 4.18500 Index in September 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 4.38100 in July of 2008 and a record low of 2.42000 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 the South Census Region - Urban - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.
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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.
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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.
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United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Low-Fat, Reduced Fat, Skim (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in the South Census Region - Urban was 3.57700 Index in May of 2024, 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 South Census Region - Urban reached a record high of 3.99000 in May of 2022 and a record low of 2.64900 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 the South Census Region - Urban - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.
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Fresh low fat, reduced fat, or skim milk, sold per gallon, regardless of packaging type. Include organic and non-organic milk."
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