Prices for milk paid to producers and UHT milk closed in opposite directions, according to DATAGRO.

According to DATAGRO Livestock's weekly VIP milk reportthe prices of milk to the producer In the week ending June 22nd, they closed down 1.8%. In the case of…  UHT milkThe survey points to a positive variation of 0.8% for the week. Derivatives also showed opposite movements during the period, with a devaluation of 0.7% for the… unsalted butter, but a growth of 2.6% for the cheeses"In the last week, wholesale dairy prices in Brazil remained mostly stable, reflecting a more balanced environment between the supply of raw materials and the outflow of dairy products, possibly already following the seasonal slowdown in demand during the July school holidays," explains the source. DATAGRORegarding milk prices for producers, the movement was similar in most dairy basins, with the exception of Minas Gerais and Goiás, which registered weekly declines amid adjustments in payment transfers recently announced and a lower need for purchases by industries. Thus, the market continues to be supported by more balanced fundamentals between supply and demand, limiting more significant price fluctuations even with the arrival of the off-season,” the consultancy concluded. For more details, access [link/website address]. 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.