The price of milk paid to producers in Rio Grande do Sul is expected to close March with a 9.38% increase.

The Joint Council of Milk Producers/Industries of Rio Grande do Sul (Conseleite/RS) released a projection of R$ 2.2932 for the reference value of milk in March 2026 in Rio Grande do Sul, an increase of 9.38% compared to the projected value in February (R$ 2.0966). The figures were released on Thursday morning (March 26th) at a meeting held virtually. Conseleite/RS also announced the consolidated value for February 2026 at R$ 2.1243, 4.22% higher than the consolidated value for January 2026 (R$ 2.0382). The calculation is prepared monthly by UPF using data provided by industries, considering the movement of the first 20 days of the month, and takes into account parameters updated by the Technical Chamber of the collegiate body in 2023. The coordinator of Conseleite/RS, Kaliton Prestes, pointed to the improvement in the market and celebrated the data released. “Based on the indicator released by Conseleite, the market points to a recovery in dairy sector prices. The projection for March 2026 represents an important advance compared to previous months and signals a positive movement for the entire production chain. This result reflects not only an improvement in market conditions, but also the technical and transparent work carried out by Conseleite, which seeks to translate, based on concrete data, the reality of the sector.” According to the vice-coordinator, Darlan Palharini, the behavior of the market in the coming months will be decisive for the consolidation of this trend. “It is essential that we closely monitor the evolution of consumption and exports, as well as the milk supply itself. The balance between these factors is what will sustain firmer prices over time,” he explained. 

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.