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.
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Fresh, low fat or light milk sold, per half-gallon carton. Includes organic and non-organic milk."
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Explore the dynamic factors influencing milk prices in the U.S., from locality and type to market conditions and consumer trends, affecting the cost of a gallon of milk.
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Explore the factors influencing goat milk prices per gallon in 2023, including geography, demand, organic certification, and production scale, and understand why goat milk is often more expensive yet nutritionally beneficial compared to cow milk.
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Fresh whole milk, fortified, sold per gallon regardless of packaging type. Includes organic and non-organic milk."
The average retail price for fresh cow's milk in Japan stood at almost 205 Japanese yen per liter in 2022. The retail price of fresh milk rose steadily in the last decade, remaining above 200 yen per liter in recent years.
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In 2023, the highest average retail price of fresh milk among the 47 prefectural capitals in Japan was in Naha, Okinawa prefecture at 325 Japanese yen for 946 milliliters of fresh milk. Conversely, the lowest average retail price of fresh milk per liter was recorded in Nagano, at 203 Japanese yen.
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.
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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.
This statistic shows the average retail price per liter of fluid milk in Spain in 2023, by distribution channel in euros. Traditional grocery stores ranked as the distribution channel in which milk was the most expensive at 1.13 euros per liter, followed by e-commerce channels where Spaniards can purchase a liter of fluid milk for one euro. Additionally, a liter of fluid milk in discount shops cost an average of 0.95 euros in Spain in that year.
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Graph and download economic data for Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Skim (Cost per One-Half Gallon/1.9 Liters) in the Northeast Census Region - Urban (APU0100709211) from Jan 1980 to Sep 1984 about dairy products, retail, price, and USA.
This statistic shows data on the average retail price per liter of fluid milk in Spain from January to December 2022 in euros. In January and February, the average price amounted to 0.74 euros per liter. As shown on the graph, from March onwards the average price began a constant increase and reached its highest point in December at 0.98 euros per liter.
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Explore the 2023 factors influencing the price of a gallon of milk in the U.S., including location, brand, and milk type. Understand how supply chain, production costs, government policies, and shifts in consumer demand impact prices, ranging from $2.50 to $6.00.
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Explore the varying costs of a gallon of milk in the US, influenced by location, market conditions, and consumer preferences. Understand how factors like geography, economic changes, and production practices affect milk prices, and learn about the impact of purchasing choices on local economies and farming ethics.
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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.
This statistic presents data on the retail market price of drinking milk per liter in Germany from 2009 to 2017. Between 2009 and 2013 the market retail price of milk increased to 0.9 U.S dollars per liter, according to historic retail figures.
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.