According to DATAGRO Livestock's weekly VIP milk reportthe prices of milk to the producer In the week ending May 1st, they depreciated by 0.4%. In the case of UHT milkThe survey points to a negative variation of 1.5% for the week. Conversely, derivatives closed the week in positive territory, with a significant appreciation of 38% for the… unsalted butter and a 1.7% increase for the cheeses"Wholesale dairy prices in Brazil showed more heterogeneous behavior at the end of April, with butter and cheeses remaining firm and rising, while milk for producers and UHT milk are already showing a slight decline, signaling an adjustment after recent increases. The lower availability of raw materials maintained pressure on the spot market," explains the document. "Even with retailers adopting a more cautious stance in restocking, the turnover of butter and cheeses remains sufficient to support prices in these segments. With adjusted supply and still pressured costs, the trend is divided: higher value-added derivatives remain firm, while those with higher volume are beginning to correct," it concludes. For more details, access the [link/reference]. VIP Report in analysis session of DATAGRO Portal.
DATAGRO Milk Indicator
Recently, the DATAGRO launched his Milk Indicator, one New pricing tool developed to offer greater transparency and accuracy in interpreting prices in the Brazilian dairy market.The new indicator will include the disclosure of two monthly newsletters: One price is based on the price paid to the producer, and the other on the contract price., both expressed in Brazilian reais per liter (R$/L). The first announcement is scheduled for the second half of May.
The bulletins will be available on the official channels of DATAGRO Milk Indicatorincluding site and social media. The consultancy also encourages market participation, with the possibility of sending information for continuous improvement of the tool via email: Indicadordoleite@datagro.com.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.