The European Commission has reported a 0.4% increase in the average price of raw milk in the EU for July 2024, resulting in a 5.4% increase from the previous year. Prices varied widely across the EU, with Belgium seeing the most significant increase and Finland the most significant decrease. This price increase is attributed to a reduction in raw milk production in Western European countries, particularly the Netherlands and Ireland, and a shift in production towards other dairy products. In Eastern Europe, countries like Poland have seen an increase in raw milk production to meet demand in Western Europe.