USDA E. Fluid Milk & Cream Review 12/11 12:20

AMS_1101 MARS

Fluid Milk And Cream - East U.S.

Released on December 11, 2025

In the East region, milk availability for the spot market remains tight. Daily 
farm output is seasonally strong, and many manufacturers are experiencing a 
final increase of production before the holiday season. Bottling facilities are 
finalizing orders for educational institutions before the winter break ensues. 
Contacts report Class I demand will begin to slow next week, leaving more milk 
available for the spot market. Class II demand for cream in the Northeast is 
slow. Milk demand for Class II is steady. Class III production is steady to 
strong. Manufacturers are prepared for a larger availability of milk as the 
holidays draw near. Many cheese makers are also purchasing spot loads of 
condensed skim to fortify production. Class IV production is steady to strong. 
Most butter makers are using contract loads for their production needs, but 
there are reported spot sales of cream for churn use. Cream multiples increased 
at the bottom of the range and decreased slightly at the top. Condensed skim 
demand was steady to strong this week. At the beginning of the week, 
manufacturers were struggling to keep up with demand, but the demand tapered as 
the week continued. Prices for condensed skim ranged from flat to $0.15 over 
Class.

Northeast, F.O.B. Condensed Skim
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.19 - 1.4
Range - Class III; Dollars per Pound                 1.49 - 1.8025


Northeast, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.5367 - 1.9318
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.05 - 1.32
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.683 - 1.9318
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.15 - 1.32


Information for the period December 8 - 12, 2025, issued weekly

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