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

Milk production in Canada

Canada featured among the leading producers of cow milk worldwide, with a production volume exceeding ** 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 ******* 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 ** million and ** 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 *** million U.S. dollars in revenues in 2022.

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

As of May 2023, the monthly average price of fresh milk in Egypt was measured at 20.9 Egyptian pounds (0.68 U.S. dollars) per kilogram. This was a minor decrease compared to the previous month. Since November 2021, the prices for fresh milk in the country has risen monthly, with the largest increases occurring between December 2022 and February 2023. Furthermore, the price remained relatively stable between January 2019 and October 2021.

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.

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.

Vietnam: Milk, cheese, and eggs price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 95.36 index points, a decline from 96.54 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 120.42 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Vietnam from 2017 to 2021 is 95.95 index points. The minimum value, 95.36 index points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 96.54 index points was recorded in 2017.

Milk rose to 17.40 USD/CWT on July 16, 2025, up 0.29% from the previous day. Over the past month, Milk's price has fallen 6.90%, and is down 11.99% 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.

Germany: Milk, cheese, and eggs price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 96.61 index points, an increase from 90.25 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 120.42 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Germany from 2017 to 2021 is 93.43 index points. The minimum value, 90.25 index points, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 96.61 index points was recorded in 2021.

Russia: Milk, cheese, and eggs price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 77.75 index points, a decline from 89.16 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 120.42 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Russia from 2017 to 2021 is 83.46 index points. The minimum value, 77.75 index points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 89.16 index points was recorded in 2017.

In July 2021, the average retail price of *** grams of butter in the city of Tunis in Tunisia stood at **** Tunisian dinars (roughly **** U.S. dollars). One egg cost **** Tunisian dinars (**** U.S. dollars), while fresh milk in bulk had an average price of **** Tunisian dinars (**** U.S. dollars) per liter.

USDA forecasts that milk production in the U.S. will rise by 2.1% in 2021 thanks to gains in yield per cow as well as a slight increase in the number of milk cows. The average yearly price received by farmers for cow milk in 2021 is predicted to grow by 3.9% y-o-y amidst a rally in prices for animal feed. Rising consumer demand for cheese and butter continues to drive the market on the backdrop of lower demand for beverage milk. Demand in Asia for imported dairy products features as another factor boosting milk processing in the U.S.

South Korea: Milk, cheese, and eggs price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 206.54 index points, a decline from 227.69 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 120.42 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 2017 to 2021 is 217.12 index points. The minimum value, 206.54 index points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 227.69 index points was recorded in 2017.

The Ivory Coast: Milk, cheese, and eggs price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 140.61 index points, a decline from 140.94 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 120.42 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for the Ivory Coast from 2017 to 2021 is 140.78 index points. The minimum value, 140.61 index points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 140.94 index points was recorded in 2017.

This 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.

Poland: Milk, cheese, and eggs price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 73.3 index points, an increase from 67.68 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 120.42 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Poland from 2017 to 2021 is 70.49 index points. The minimum value, 67.68 index points, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 73.3 index points was recorded in 2021.

In 2023, the average price of pasteurised milk with a fat content of *** percent totaled *** forints, marking an increase of ** percent compared to the price registered in 2021. At the same time, the price of pasteurised *** percent fat milk increased to *** forints, which was nearly ** percent more than the values recorded in 2021.

Brazil Agricultural Prices: Average Weekly Prices: Producer: Cow's Milk in Natura: L: Ceará data was reported at 1.930 BRL in 31 Dec 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.940 BRL for 24 Dec 2021. Brazil Agricultural Prices: Average Weekly Prices: Producer: Cow's Milk in Natura: L: Ceará data is updated daily, averaging 1.210 BRL from Mar 2016 to 31 Dec 2021, with 299 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.070 BRL in 10 Sep 2021 and a record low of 0.950 BRL in 03 May 2019. Brazil Agricultural Prices: Average Weekly Prices: Producer: Cow's Milk in Natura: L: Ceará data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Supply Company. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table BR.RIH139: Agricultural Prices: Average Weekly Prices: Producer: Cow Milk. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Japan: Milk, cheese, and eggs price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 174.18 index points, an increase from 173.59 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 120.42 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Japan from 2017 to 2021 is 173.89 index points. The minimum value, 173.59 index points, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 174.18 index points was recorded in 2021.