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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."
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 rose to 17.36 USD/CWT on August 7, 2025, up 0.12% from the previous day. Over the past month, Milk's price has risen 0.75%, but it is still 14.94% 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 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.
In the United States in 2024, consumers wanting to purchase organic yogurt would have to pay about **** U.S. dollars for ** ounces. * ounces of organic butter would cost an average of **** U.S. dollars.
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Historical and current average prices for Whole Milk in the United States, measured per gallon
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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 4.08200 Index in June 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 July 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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United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Whole, Fortified (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in the South Census Region - Urban was 4.01400 Index in May 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 July of 2025.
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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.
The United States produced about ***** billion pounds of milk for human consumption in 2024. In 2000, this figure amounted to around ***** billion pounds. The volume of cow milk produced worldwide has risen steadily over the last several years. U.S. milk market While milk production has seen an increase over the last several years, milk retail sales have been dropping. The retail price of milk has been fluctuating for the past several years and peaked in 2022 at **** U.S. dollars per gallon. Leading U.S. milk brands Among the dairy brands in the U.S., private label milk has a higher level of sales than any name brand whole milk. Among name brands of whole milk, Hood generated the most dollar sales, at over *** million U.S. dollars in 2022. In the flavored milk category, the leading name brand was TruMoo, which sold nearly ** million units in 2018. However, private label flavored milk sold many more units than even the leading name brand.
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 **** U.S. dollars.
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United States - Average Price: Milk, Fresh, Whole, Fortified (Cost per Gallon/3.8 Liters) in U.S. City Average was 4.02200 Index in May 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 July of 2025.
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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."
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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 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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United States Consumer Price: Average: SU: Milk, Fresh data was reported at 3.080 USD/gal in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.223 USD/gal for May 2018. United States Consumer Price: Average: SU: Milk, Fresh data is updated monthly, averaging 3.438 USD/gal from Jul 1995 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 276 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.381 USD/gal in Jul 2008 and a record low of 2.420 USD/gal in Sep 1995. United States Consumer Price: Average: SU: 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.
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Fresh whole milk, fortified, sold per gallon regardless of packaging type. Includes organic and non-organic milk."