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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.
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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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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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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 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.
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 ***** U.S. dollars per cwt.
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United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Whole, Fortified (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in U.S. City Average was 4.16200 Index in July 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 August of 2025.
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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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Explore the complex factors influencing the average price of a gallon of milk, including geographical differences, production costs, government policies, and economic pressures like inflation. Understand how supply-demand dynamics, regional variations, and alternative milk products impact consumer prices in the U.S.
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Milk rose to 17.65 USD/CWT on September 19, 2025, up 0.06% from the previous day. Over the past month, Milk's price has risen 1.38%, but it is still 24.35% 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 September of 2025.
In 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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Explore how factors like geographic location, milk type, brand, and market conditions contribute to the varying prices of milk across the United States as of October 2023. Learn how production costs, transportation, and economic shifts impact these fluctuations.
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United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Whole, Fortified (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in the Northeast Census Region - Urban was 4.42000 Index in October of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Whole, Fortified (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in the Northeast Census Region - Urban reached a record high of 4.66900 in May of 2022 and a record low of 2.45000 in July 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 Northeast Census Region - Urban - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on August of 2025.
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Historical and current average prices for Whole Milk in the United States, measured per gallon
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Explore the factors affecting half gallon milk prices, including geographic location, store type, and production method. Learn how urban vs. rural settings, organic standards, and market dynamics influence costs as of 2023, along with the impact of government policies and sustainable farming practices.
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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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Fresh low fat, reduced fat, or skim milk, sold per gallon, regardless of packaging type. Include organic and non-organic milk."
Most 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.
Data from the milk production and composition statistics are an invaluable evidence base for policy makers, academics and researchers. The data is also heavily relied upon by the UK dairy sector, as well as the AHDB. The milk production and composition data is used to understand the current state of the UK dairy sector, predict supply shortages and forecast future milk prices.
As part of our ongoing commitment to compliance with the https://code.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/">Code of Practice for Official Statistics we wish to strengthen our engagement with users of milk production and composition data and better understand the use made of them and the types of decisions that they inform. Consequently, we invite users to register as a user of the milk production and composition data, so that we can retain your details and inform you of any new releases and provide you with the opportunity to take part in user engagement activities that we may run. If you would like to register as a user of the milk production and composition data, please provide your details in the attached form.
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The average retail price for fresh cow's milk in Japan stood at over *** Japanese yen per liter in 2024. The retail price of fresh milk rose steadily in the last decade, remaining above *** yen per liter in recent years.
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Fresh whole milk, fortified, sold per gallon regardless of packaging type. Includes organic and non-organic milk."