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Germany remained the priciest Skimmed Milk Powder market tracked, rising just above 1.9% in Q2 2026 to near USD 3,260.00/MT from about USD 3,200.00/MT in Q1, and it was firm European holiday-season demand that kept the market elevated. The global average climbed from close to USD 3,007.50/MT to near USD 3,062.50/MT, a gain of roughly 1.8%. It is worth noting that widespread dairy price gains were recorded globally this quarter, driven by regional factors including European holiday demand, Oceania's tight supplies, and South America's strong export commitments, and the global average is likely to run in the USD 2,980 to 3,300/MT range through the second half of the year.
Skimmed Milk Powder is produced by removing water and fat from pasteurized milk, leaving a shelf-stable powder used widely in food processing, bakery, confectionery, and infant formula applications, as well as being reconstituted for direct consumption. The United States, Brazil, and New Zealand rank among the leading producers, with the United States, Brazil, and India also representing significant consuming markets. Because this product depends on raw milk supply and international dairy trade flows, raw milk production levels in key exporting regions, seasonal demand cycles including holiday consumption, and export commitments from major supplying regions are what really move the price from quarter to quarter.
Widespread dairy price gains, driven by European holiday demand, Oceania's tight supplies, and South America's strong export commitments, show some sign of persisting through H2 2026 across every market tracked. Raw milk production levels in key exporting regions should remain a key source of quarter-to-quarter movement.
A further tightening of Oceania milk supply, or accelerating export demand from Asian and Middle Eastern importers, could be what pushes prices above this forecast. A particularly strong milk production season, or softer seasonal demand, could be what keeps the market closer to the lower end instead.
| Region | 2026 Price Range | Outlook |
| Global Average | 2,980 - 3,300 | Widespread dairy price gains support continued firmness |
| Germany | 3,200 - 3,400 | European holiday demand maintains the top spot |
| Brazil | 3,080 - 3,250 | Strong export commitments support firm pricing |
| New Zealand | 2,900 - 3,050 | Tight Oceania supplies sustain gains |
| United States | 2,850 - 3,000 | Steady demand keeps the United States the most affordable |
Germany stayed the priciest market by a clear margin, with the price moving from about USD 3,200.00/MT to near USD 3,260.00/MT, a gain of just above 1.9%. It was continued firm European holiday-season demand, together with steady export interest, that carried the increase.
Why did the price of Skimmed Milk Powder change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
European holiday demand has continued supporting dairy consumption broadly, and it is this seasonal pull, combined with steady export interest from European processors, that has kept German pricing at the top of the range this quarter.
The Brazilian price moved from about USD 3,080.00/MT to near USD 3,140.00/MT, a gain of just above 1.9%. It was continued strong export commitments, together with steady domestic processing demand, that carried the increase.
Why did the price of Skimmed Milk Powder change in Q2 2026 in Brazil?
South America's strong export commitments have continued supporting pricing, and it is this demand, combined with steady domestic processing consumption, that has kept Brazilian pricing climbing in close step with the broader global market this quarter.
The New Zealand price moved from about USD 2,900.00/MT to near USD 2,950.00/MT, a gain of just above 1.7%. It was continued tight Oceania supplies, together with steady export demand, that carried the increase.
Why did the price of Skimmed Milk Powder change in Q2 2026 in New Zealand?
Oceania's tight supplies have continued supporting pricing, and it is this scarcity, combined with steady export demand from Asian and Middle Eastern importers, that has kept New Zealand pricing on a gradual upward path.
The United States price moved from about USD 2,850.00/MT to near USD 2,900.00/MT, a gain of just above 1.8%. It was steady domestic demand, together with typical seasonal supply conditions, that carried the increase.
Why did the price of Skimmed Milk Powder change in Q2 2026 in United States?
Domestic demand from food processing and export channels has held its usual steady pace, and it is this consistency, combined with typical seasonal supply patterns, that has kept United States pricing on a gradual upward path this quarter.
The price reached close to USD 3,200.00/MT in Q1 2026, a rise of just above 1.6% from Q4 2025. It was firm European demand, together with steady export interest, that pushed the market higher.
Why did the price of Skimmed Milk Powder change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Widespread dairy price gains were recorded globally this quarter, driven by regional factors including European holiday demand, and it was this demand, meeting steady export interest, that drove the German increase.
The price reached close to USD 3,080.00/MT in Q1 2026, a rise of just above 2.0% from Q4 2025. It was South America's strong export commitments that pushed the market higher.
Why did the price of Skimmed Milk Powder change in Q1 2026 in Brazil?
Widespread dairy price gains were recorded globally this quarter, driven by regional factors including South America's strong export commitments, and it was this demand, meeting steady domestic supply, that drove the Brazilian increase.
The price reached close to USD 2,900.00/MT in Q1 2026, a rise of just above 1.8% from Q4 2025. It was Oceania's tight supplies that pushed the market higher.
Why did the price of Skimmed Milk Powder change in Q1 2026 in New Zealand?
Widespread dairy price gains were recorded globally this quarter, driven by regional factors including Oceania's tight supplies, and it was this scarcity, meeting steady export demand, that drove the New Zealand increase.
The price reached close to USD 2,850.00/MT in Q1 2026, a rise of just above 1.8% from Q4 2025. It was steady demand, together with typical seasonal supply conditions, that pushed the market higher.
Why did the price of Skimmed Milk Powder change in Q1 2026 in United States?
Demand from food processing and export channels held steady entering the year, and it was this consistency, meeting typical seasonal supply patterns, that drove the United States increase.
This market climbed steadily across every quarter tracked here. Close to USD 2,797.00/MT in Q1 2025 rose to about USD 2,850.00/MT, near USD 2,920.00/MT, and close to USD 2,955.00/MT by Q4, before continuing to about USD 3,007.50/MT in Q1 2026 and near USD 3,062.50/MT in Q2. That is a rise of roughly 9.5% across the window, tracking widespread global dairy demand closely.
| Quarter | Price | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 3,063 | +1.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 3,008 | +1.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 2,955 | +1.2% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 2,920 | +2.5% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 2,850 | - | - Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
It was steady demand from food processing and export channels, meeting seasonal dairy demand cycles across every market tracked, that drove the consistent 2025 climb. The global average opened near USD 2,797.00/MT in Q1 and climbed to close to USD 2,955.00/MT by Q4, a rise of just above 5.6% for the year, with every quarter posting a gain.
The German price climbed from about USD 2,688.00/MT in Q1 2025 to near USD 3,150.00/MT by Q4, a rise of just above 17.2% for the year, holding the highest absolute cost among the four markets tracked throughout. It was firm European demand, meeting steady export interest, that drove the sustained climb through 2025.
The Brazilian price eased from about USD 3,050.00/MT in Q1 2025 to near USD 3,020.00/MT by Q4, a decline of just above 1.0% for the year, essentially flat, before the firmer conditions that followed into 2026. It was steady domestic processing demand, meeting generally adequate supply, that kept Brazilian pricing broadly stable through 2025.
The New Zealand price climbed from about USD 2,800.00/MT in Q1 2025 to near USD 2,850.00/MT by Q4, a rise of just above 1.8% for the year. It was steady export demand, meeting generally balanced supply conditions, that drove the gradual climb through 2025.
The United States price climbed from about USD 2,650.00/MT in Q1 2025 to near USD 2,800.00/MT by Q4, a rise of just above 5.7% for the year, the smallest absolute cost among the four markets tracked throughout. It was steady demand from food processing and export channels that drove the gradual climb through 2025.
The Skimmed Milk Powder market depends on raw milk supply and international dairy trade flows, so Expert Market Research tracks raw milk production levels in key exporting regions closely alongside seasonal demand cycles and export commitments from major supplying regions across the four markets covered here. This is combined with trade flow data to build the forecasts. Should the Skimmed Milk Powder pricing data or procurement strategy support be needed, the team is ready to help.
*While we strive to always give you current and accurate information, the numbers depicted on the website are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the main report. At Expert Market Research, we aim to bring you the latest insights and trends in the market. Using our analyses and forecasts, stakeholders can understand the market dynamics, navigate challenges, and capitalize on opportunities to make data-driven strategic decisions.*
It serves widely in food processing, bakery, confectionery, and infant formula applications, and is also reconstituted for direct consumption.
As of Q2 2026, Germany averages near USD 3,260.00/MT, Brazil about USD 3,140.00/MT, New Zealand close to USD 2,950.00/MT, and the United States roughly USD 2,900.00/MT. Germany remains the priciest of the four markets tracked.
The price kept climbing, from close to USD 2,955.00/MT in Q4 2025 up to about USD 3,007.50/MT in Q1 2026, then near USD 3,062.50/MT in Q2, a gain of just above 1.8%. Widespread global dairy price gains drove both quarters.
Widespread dairy price gains were recorded globally, driven by regional factors including European holiday demand, Oceania's tight supplies, and South America's strong export commitments, a combination that has lifted skimmed milk powder pricing broadly.
The global average is likely to run in the USD 2,980 to 3,300/MT range, with widespread dairy price gains continuing to support firmness through the back half of the year.
Germany carries the highest cost on European holiday demand. Brazil sits close behind on strong export commitments, New Zealand in the middle on tight Oceania supplies, and the United States prices lowest thanks to steady, unremarkable demand.
The figures here are updated monthly. Real-time pricing is available directly from the team.
Raw milk production levels in key exporting regions sit at the core. Seasonal demand cycles including holiday consumption, and export commitments from major supplying regions, add further influence.
The United States, Brazil, and New Zealand rank among the leading producers, with the United States, Brazil, and India also representing significant consuming markets.
Raw milk production reports from major exporting regions like Oceania are usually the earliest signal worth tracking, since supply tightness there feeds directly into global pricing. Watching seasonal demand cycles, particularly around European holiday periods, also helps anticipate price movements before they reach quoted levels.
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