# Current world milk price cycle at an end, says IFCN - Dairy Industries International

> The International Farm Comparison Network says the world milk price cycle that started in 2013 has ended, with prices up 63% since May 2016. Its May 2017 world milk price indicator was US$35.8 per 100 kg ECM, slightly below the long-term average of US$38. Milk supply responses and high fat prices are now driving oscillation.

- Date: 2017-06-15 · published 2017-06-15T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/70509-current-world-milk-price-cycle-at-an-end-says-ifcn-dairy-industries
- Commodities: [Milk (Class III)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MILK.md)

## Why it matters

Prices are near long-run averages, so the sharp upswing is likely over and volatility should moderate. Feed buyers can expect a steadier dairy price backdrop.

## Read by commodity

- MILK: neutral

## Sources

- dairyindustries.com: https://www.dairyindustries.com/news/21987/current-world-milk-price-cycle-end-says-ifcn/

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