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Prices of skimmed milk powders
The graph outlines, in the given period, the comparison between the wholesale price of SMP in some selected countries (USA, Germany, Oceania).

To note that following the peak of the prices in 2001, mainly owing to the progressive shortage of stocks (EU 2000-2001), and the further growth in consumption by some countries such as Middle East countries, the Philippines, etc. (generally countries producing oil), now the wholesale price of SMP in the mentioned countries is fairly the same. Such trend being the result of the progressive cut of EU refunds (this policy supports the export prices) and of the signing of multinational agreements in the frame of the WTO.

Additional considerations on this interesting topic may be made:
  • with regard to Poland,(formerly a Peco-Country that in 2004 joined the EU25, a country usually producing milk in excess compared to domestic consumption), the trend of wholesale price of SMP has recently reached the price levels of SMP produced in Germany, although Poland is not yet using the Euro currency. To note that the European price of SMP is growing steady and becoming at similar level in the EU countries.
  • the currency exchange rate Euro/Dollar (€/$) and the trade policy of the US Government (DEIP) could also affect the USA SMP price.
Generally the wholesale price changes of SMP could be also affected by:
  • the stocks in the EU, USA,...;
  • the "intervention prices" fixed by the EU;
  • the quantity production by the leading producer continent of powders (SMP and WMP): Oceania (New Zealand and Australia);
  • Argentina steadily expanding its exports and thus becoming increasingly important player in the international market.
Germany 17/04/2019 1.930 €/tons
 
US 19/04/2019 1.950 €/tons
 
Oceania 12/04/2019 2.275 €/tons
Germany
Magermilchpulver ADPI-Extra * (€/tons)
Month 2017 2018 2019 ± on prev.
month. 		± % from
2018
January 2.124 1.374 1.893 +9,60% +37,74%
February 2.005 1.368 1.963 +3,70% +43,51%
March 1.814 1.305 1.958 -0,25% +50,00%
April 1.728 1.328 1.923 -1,75% +44,88%
May 1.855 1.501  
June 2.013 1.600  
July 1.844 1.524  
August 1.794 1.597  
September 1.669 1.668  
October 1.565 1.591  
November 1.501 1.626  
December 1.438 1.727  
Average 1.779 1.517 1.934
Variazione¹ % -1,93% -14,72% +43,95%
Last Update:17-04-2019
1) change from the same period of previous year
*: Prices VAT excluded FOB ex-works
Source: ZMP; since May 6,2009 "Süddeutsche Butter - und Käsebörse eV, Kempten"
 
US - Domestic Market
Nonfat Dry Milk * (€/tons)
Month 2017 2018 2019 ± on prev.
month. 		± % from
2018
January 2.145 1.256 1.879 +6,05% +49,67%
February 2.029 1.283 1.927 +2,52% +50,13%
March 1.785 1.255 1.888 -1,99% +50,44%
April 1.710 1.318 1.918 +1,58% +45,50%
May 1.763 1.525  
June 1.821 1.546  
July 1.714 1.458  
August 1.674 1.605  
September 1.615 1.651  
October 1.530 1.682  
November 1.434 1.741  
December 1.347 1.772  
Average 1.714 1.508 1.903
Variazione¹ % +2,37% -12,03% +48,90%
Last Update:19-04-2019
1) change from the same period of previous year
*: Low Medium Heat (SMP) Mostly
Source: USDA AMS Dairy Market News
 
Oceania
Skim Milk Powder * (€/tons)
Month 2017 2018 2019 ± on prev.
month. 		± % from
2018
January 2.268 1.476 2.083 +19,10% +41,08%
February 2.272 1.573 2.242 +7,64% +42,53%
March 2.105 1.537 2.296 +2,43% +49,37%
April 1.830 1.577 2.275 -0,93% +44,23%
May 1.807 1.748  
June 1.864 1.807  
July 1.826 1.739  
August 1.693 1.741  
September 1.645 1.784  
October 1.588 1.756  
November 1.508 1.796  
December 1.470 1.749  
Average 1.823 1.690 2.224
Variazione¹ % +1,07% -7,27% +44,32%
Last Update:12-04-2019
1) change from the same period of previous year
*: 1.25 Butterfat
Source: USDA AMS Dairy Market News