USDA E. Fluid Milk & Cream Review 04/30 11:35

AMS_1101 MARS

Fluid Milk And Cream - East U.S.

Released on April 30, 2026

Milk volumes are plentiful in the East region. In the Northeast, the spring 
flush is in full swing and there is enough milk to meet processing demands. In 
the Southeast, increased temperatures are decreasing cow comfort, providing 
less milk, but enough to meet current demand. Class I demand is steady, with no 
noted week over week changes. Class II demand is strong. Demand for ice cream 
is rising, and several manufacturers are taking spot loads of cream. Class III 
demand is steady to strong. Cream cheese manufacturers are taking spot loads of 
cream to fortify production. Natural cheese producers are having difficulty 
finding condensed skim in the spot market. Class IV demand for powders is 
strong. Nonfat dry milk prices continue to rise, and manufacturers are 
struggling to make enough powder to meet demand. Butter demand is steady. Cream 
multiples rose at the top of the range this week. Condensed skim prices 
continue to rise in sync with nonfat solids pricing. Demand is strong and 
inventories are low.

Northeast, F.O.B. Condensed Skim
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.79 - 1.92
Range - Class III; Dollars per Pound                 1.25 - 1.45


Northeast, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.9562 - 2.4154
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.15 - 1.42
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.2113 - 2.4154
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.3 - 1.42


Information for the period April 27 - May 1, 2026, issued weekly

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