? Milk prices in the European Union remain on a downward trend, although the pace of decline is beginning to stabilize.
In In January 2026, the average milk price in the EU was approximately PLN 47.31/100 kg, while at the beginning of 2025 it was 53.71 ?/100 kg.
Poland compared to the EU
The milk price in Poland is currently approx. 43.86 ?/100 kg, which means a level slightly below the EU averagePoland is in the group of countries with average milk prices – similar to Germany and Ireland.
? Key market observations:
- Milk prices remain at their highest southern countries and islands, such as Cyprus, Malta or Greece.
- Central Europe, including Poland, remains close to the EU average.
- The lowest milk prices are recorded in the Baltic countries., where they even fall below 40 ?/100 kg.
? What does this mean for Polish breeders?
After a very good period in 2024 and early 2025, the milk market in Europe enters the price correction phaseDespite the declines, prices are still relatively good compared to long-term averages.
In the coming months, the following will have a key impact on the market:
- the level of milk production in the EU,
- feed and energy costs,
- situation on the global dairy products market.
