The consumer price index for dairy products in the Netherlands reached 153 points in March 2023, marking a 2% increase from January 2023. This rise, however, conceals a different trend in the producer price index and ex-farm index. The producer price index for milk saw a 6% decrease, while the ex-farm index fell by 16%, both compared to January 2023. Despite these fluctuations, overall dairy prices are expected to remain high for 2022-2023 due to increased costs of energy and feed. These prices are 28% and 40% higher, respectively, compared to the previous year. The price fluctuations are primarily driven by global market dynamics and the local demand for dairy products.