Canadian milk class prices (February 1, 2023)

The following tables present the price, the minimum price, or milk component price across Canada at which milk or milk components are billed or provided to processors based on their end use.

For a definition of uses for each class, see the Harmonized Milk Classification System.

WMP
WMP  Class Prices (February 1, 2023)*
Class BF ($/ kg ) Protein ($/ kg ) OS ($/ kg ) SNF ($/ hl ) Notes
1A1 $9.6389     $83.19  
1A2 $9.6389 $5.7822 $5.7822    
1A3 $9.6389 $8.8638 $8.8638   The reference for SNF pricing is equal to Class 1(a)1 SNF for all milk protein contained in an equal volume of a fluid milk product of the same butterfat content. The remainder is billed at Class 4(a) SNF equivalent
1B $9.6389     $68.96  
1C In accordance with Innovation program
1D $9.6389     $70.78  
2A $11.2376 $5.7582 $5.7582    
2B1 $11.2376 $6.7773 $6.7773    
2B3 $11.2376 $3.5976 $3.5976    
2B4 $11.2376 $5.7582 $5.7582    
2B5 $11.2376 $6.7773 $6.7773   Only for pricing of SNF contained in cream with a 0.4 kg/l butterfat test. The remainder is billed at Class 4(a) SNF equivalent
3A1 $11.2376 $15.4826 $0.9183    
3A2 $11.2376 $14.2782 $0.9183    
3B1 $11.2376 $15.7213 $0.9183    
3B2 $11.2376 $14.0599 $0.9183    
3C1 $11.2376 $10.9662 $0.9183    
3C2 $11.2376 $15.4826 $0.9183    
3C3 $11.2376 $14.2782 $0.9183    
3C4 $11.2376 $15.2524 $0.9183    
3C5 $11.2376 $13.0104 $0.9183    
3C6 $11.2376 $11.5531 $0.9183    
3D $11.2166 $9.6964 $0.8921   Same adjustment as for class 3(c)5 (Component Pricing)
4A $11.2376 As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
4B1 $11.2376 $4.2939 $4.2939    
4B2 $11.2376 $6.3215 $6.3215    
4C In accordance with Innovation program
4D $11.2376 $6.3215 $6.3215    
4M As per CDC -issued permit details (Component Pricing)
5A As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
5B As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
5C As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
QC/ON
Quebec and Ontario Class Prices (February 1, 2023)*
Class BF ($/ kg ) Protein ($/ kg ) OS ($/ kg ) SNF ($/ hl ) Notes
1A1 $10.2285     $83.19  
1A2 $10.2285 $5.7822 $5.7822    
1A3 $10.2285 $8.8638 $8.8638   The reference for SNF pricing is equal to Class 1(a)1 SNF for all milk protein contained in an equal volume of a fluid milk product of the same butterfat content. The remainder is billed at Class 4(a) SNF equivalent
1B $10.2285     $68.96  
1C In accordance with Innovation program
1D          
2A $11.2977 $5.8753 $5.8753    
2B1 $11.2977 $6.9335 $6.9335    
2B3 $11.2977 $3.6319 $3.6319    
2B4 $11.2977 $5.8753 $5.8753    
2B5 $11.2977 $6.9335 $6.9335   Only for pricing of SNF contained in cream with a 0.4 kg/l butterfat test. The remainder is billed at Class 4(a) SNF equivalent
3A1 $11.2977 $15.6994 $0.9009    
3A2 $11.2977 $14.4715 $0.9009    
3B1 $11.2977 $15.8411 $0.9009    
3B2 $11.2977 $14.1645 $0.9009    
3C1 $11.2977 $11.0949 $0.9009    
3C2 $11.2977 $15.6994 $0.9009    
3C3 $11.2977 $14.4715 $0.9009    
3C4 $11.2977 $15.4458 $0.9009    
3C5 $11.2977 $13.1646 $0.9009    
3C6 $11.2977 $11.6818 $0.9009    
3D $11.2166 $9.6964 $0.8921    
4A $11.2977 As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
4B1 $11.2977 $4.3641 $4.3641    
4B2 $11.2977 $6.4811 $6.4811    
4C In accordance with Innovation program
4D $11.2977 $6.3714 $6.3714    
4M As per CDC -issued permit details (Component Pricing)
5A As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
5B As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
5C As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
NS/NB
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Class Prices (February 1, 2023)*
Class BF ($/ kg ) Protein ($/ kg ) OS ($/ kg ) SNF ($/ hl ) Notes
1A1 $10.2285     $83.19  
1A2 $10.2285 $5.7822 $5.7822    
1A3 $10.2285 $8.8638 $8.8638   The reference for SNF pricing is equal to Class 1(a)1 SNF for all milk protein contained in an equal volume of a fluid milk product of the same butterfat content. The remainder is billed at Class 4(a) SNF equivalent
1B $10.2285     $68.96  
1C In accordance with Innovation program
1D          
2A $11.1256 $5.8051 $5.8051    
2B1 $11.1256 $6.8407 $6.8407    
2B3 $11.1256 $3.6095 $3.6095    
2B4 $11.1256 $5.8051 $5.8051    
2B5 $11.1256 $6.8407 $6.8407   Only for pricing of SNF contained in cream with a 0.4 kg/l butterfat test. The remainder is billed at Class 4(a) SNF equivalent
3A1 $11.1256 $15.4966 $0.8893    
3A2 $11.1256 $14.2936 $0.8893    
3B1 $11.1256 $15.6304 $0.8893    
3B2 $11.1256 $13.9887 $0.8893    
3C1 $11.1256 $10.9855 $0.8893    
3C2 $11.1256 $15.4966 $0.8893    
3C3 $11.1256 $14.2936 $0.8893    
3C4 $11.1256 $15.2484 $0.8893    
3C5 $11.1256 $13.0134 $0.8893    
3C6 $11.1256 $11.5607 $0.8893    
3D $11.2166 $9.6964 $0.8921    
4A $11.1256 As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
4B1 $11.1256 $4.3238 $4.3238    
4B2 $11.1256 $6.3928 $6.3928    
4C In accordance with Innovation program
4D $11.1256 $6.2842 $6.2842    
4M As per CDC -issued permit details (Component Pricing)
5A As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
5B As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
5C As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
NL/PEI
Newfoundland & Labrador and Prince Edward Island Class Prices (February 1, 2023)*
Class BF ($/ kg ) Protein ($/ kg ) OS ($/ kg ) SNF ($/ hl ) Notes
1A1 $10.2285     $83.19 The minimum price at which fluid milk classes shall be bought, sold, or offered for sale FOB registered processors premises in the province shall be $137.95 per Hectoliter for standard milk containing 3.6 kilograms of butterfat per hectoliter. The minimum price shall be adjusted by $5.20 per kilogram of butterfat for non-standard milk.
1A2 $10.2285 $5.7822 $5.7822    
1A3 $10.2285 $8.8638 $8.8638   The reference for SNF pricing is equal to Class 1(a)1 SNF for all milk protein contained in an equal volume of a fluid milk product of the same butterfat content. The remainder is billed at Class 4(a) SNF equivalent
1B $10.2285     $68.96 The minimum price at which fluid milk classes shall be bought, sold, or offered for sale FOB registered processors premises in the province shall be $137.95 per Hectoliter for standard milk containing 3.6 kilograms of butterfat per hectoliter. The minimum price shall be adjusted by $5.20 per kilogram of butterfat for non-standard milk.
1C In accordance with Innovation program
1D          
2A $11.0121 $5.7525 $5.7525    
2B1 $11.0121 $6.7710 $6.7710    
2B3 $11.0121 $3.5933 $3.5933    
2B4 $11.0121 $5.7525 $5.7525    
2B5 $11.0121 $6.7710 $6.7710   Only for pricing of SNF contained in cream with a 0.4 kg/l butterfat test. The remainder is billed at Class 4(a) SNF equivalent
3A1 $11.0121 $15.3432 $0.8802    
3A2 $11.0121 $14.1639 $0.8802    
3B1 $11.0121 $15.4708 $0.8802    
3B2 $11.0121 $13.8620 $0.8802    
3C1 $11.0121 $10.9208 $0.8802    
3C2 $11.0121 $15.3432 $0.8802    
3C3 $11.0121 $14.1639 $0.8802    
3C4 $11.0121 $15.1089 $0.8802    
3C5 $11.0121 $12.9157 $0.8802    
3C6 $11.0121 $11.4901 $0.8802    
3D $11.2166 $9.6964 $0.8921    
4A $11.0121 As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
4B1 $11.0121 $4.2945 $4.2945    
4B2 $11.0121 $6.3277 $6.3277    
4C In accordance with Innovation program
4D $11.0121 $6.2202 $6.2202    
4M As per CDC - issued permit details (Component Pricing)
5A As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
5B As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
5C As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
 

* Prices listed on this page change only once per year (new prices for Class 1-3 and 4(b) are typically effective February 1 of each year

** Class 1(d) is only in use in the WMP .

Source: Canadian Dairy Commission