Canadian Milk Class Prices (May 1, 2024)

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 (May 1, 2024)*
Class BF
($/ kg )
Protein
($/ kg )
OS
($/ kg )
SNF
($/ hl )
Notes
1A1 $9.7807     $84.49  
1A2 $9.7807 $5.9240 $5.9240    
1A3 $9.7807 $9.0056 $9.0056   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 $9.7807     $70.26  
1C In accordance with Innovation program
1D $9.7807     $72.08  
2A $11.3794 $5.9000 $5.9000    
2B1 $11.3794 $6.9191 $6.9191    
2B3 $11.3794 $3.7394 $3.7394    
2B4 $11.3794 $5.9000 $5.9000    
2B5 $11.3794 $6.9191 $6.9191   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 $11.3794 $15.8806 $0.9183    
3A2 $11.3794 $14.6762 $0.9183    
3B1 $11.3794 $16.1193 $0.9183    
3B2 $11.3794 $14.4579 $0.9183    
3C1 $11.3794 $11.3642 $0.9183    
3C2 $11.3794 $15.8806 $0.9183    
3C3 $11.3794 $14.6762 $0.9183    
3C4 $11.3794 $15.6504 $0.9183    
3C5 $11.3794 $13.4084 $0.9183    
3C6 $11.3794 $11.9511 $0.9183    
3D $11.3584 $9.7089 $0.8921   The component pricing in 3(d) mozzarella aims to reduce the cost of raw milk components to produce mozzarella by approximately 15 per cent based on an established mozzarella cheese composition. Cheese manufacturers are billed by provincial milk marketing boards at the 3(d) milk class price to manufacture mozzarella cheese sold to registered 3(d) permit holders: restaurants that prepare and cook pizzas on site.
4A $11.3794 As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
4B1 $11.3794 $4.4357 $4.4357    
4B2 $11.3794 $6.4633 $6.4633    
4C In accordance with Innovation program
4D $11.3794 $6.4633 $6.4633    
4M As per CDC -issued permit details (Component Pricing)
5A As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
5B As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
5C As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
QC/ON
Quebec and Ontario Class Prices (May 1, 2024)*
Class BF
($/ kg )
Protein
($/ kg )
OS
($/ kg )
SNF
($/ hl )
Notes
1A1 $10.3703     $84.49  
1A2 $10.3703 $5.9240 $5.9240    
1A3 $10.3703 $9.0056 $9.0056   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 $10.3703     $70.26  
1C In accordance with Innovation program
1D          
2A $11.4395 $6.0171 $6.0171    
2B1 $11.4395 $7.0753 $7.0753    
2B3 $11.4395 $3.7737 $3.7737    
2B4 $11.4395 $6.0171 $6.0171    
2B5 $11.4395 $7.0753 $7.0753   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 $11.4395 $16.0974 $0.9009    
3A2 $11.4395 $14.8695 $0.9009    
3B1 $11.4395 $16.2391 $0.9009    
3B2 $11.4395 $14.5625 $0.9009    
3C1 $11.4395 $11.4929 $0.9009    
3C2 $11.4395 $16.0974 $0.9009    
3C3 $11.4395 $14.8695 $0.9009    
3C4 $11.4395 $15.8438 $0.9009    
3C5 $11.4395 $13.5626 $0.9009    
3C6 $11.4395 $12.0798 $0.9009    
3D $11.3584 $9.7089 $0.8921   The component pricing in 3(d) mozzarella aims to reduce the cost of raw milk components to produce mozzarella by approximately 15 per cent based on an established mozzarella cheese composition. Cheese manufacturers are billed by provincial milk marketing boards at the 3(d) milk class price to manufacture mozzarella cheese sold to registered 3(d) permit holders: restaurants that prepare and cook pizzas on site.
4A $11.4395 As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
4B1 $11.4395 $4.5059 $4.5059    
4B2 $11.4395 $6.6229 $6.6229    
4C In accordance with Innovation program
4D $11.4395 $6.5132 $6.5132    
4M As per CDC -issued permit details (Component Pricing)
5A As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
5B As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
5C As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
NS/NB
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Class Prices (May 1, 2024)*
Class BF
($/ kg )
Protein
($/ kg )
OS
($/ kg )
SNF
($/ hl )
Notes
1A1 $10.3703     $84.49  
1A2 $10.3703 $5.9240 $5.9240    
1A3 $10.3703 $9.0056 $9.0056   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 $10.3703     $70.26  
1C In accordance with Innovation program
1D          
2A $11.2646 $5.9441 $5.9441    
2B1 $11.2646 $6.9797 $6.9797    
2B3 $11.2646 $3.7485 $3.7485    
2B4 $11.2646 $5.9441 $5.9441    
2B5 $11.2646 $6.9797 $6.9797   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 $11.2646 $15.8866 $0.8893    
3A2 $11.2646 $14.6836 $0.8893    
3B1 $11.2646 $16.0204 $0.8893    
3B2 $11.2646 $14.3787 $0.8893    
3C1 $11.2646 $11.3755 $0.8893    
3C2 $11.2646 $15.8866 $0.8893    
3C3 $11.2646 $14.6836 $0.8893    
3C4 $11.2646 $15.6384 $0.8893    
3C5 $11.2646 $13.4034 $0.8893    
3C6 $11.2646 $11.9507 $0.8893    
3D $11.3584 $9.7089 $0.8921   The component pricing in 3(d) mozzarella aims to reduce the cost of raw milk components to produce mozzarella by approximately 15 per cent based on an established mozzarella cheese composition. Cheese manufacturers are billed by provincial milk marketing boards at the 3(d) milk class price to manufacture mozzarella cheese sold to registered 3(d) permit holders: restaurants that prepare and cook pizzas on site.
4A $11.2646 As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
4B1 $11.2646 $4.4628 $4.4628    
4B2 $11.2646 $6.5318 $6.5318    
4C In accordance with Innovation program
4D $11.2646 $6.4232 $6.4232    
4M As per CDC -issued permit details (Component Pricing)
5A As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
5B As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
5C As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
NL/PEI
Newfoundland & Labrador and Prince Edward Island Class Prices (May 1, 2024)*
Class BF
($/ kg )
Protein
($/ kg )
OS
($/ kg )
SNF
($/ hl )
Notes
1A1 $10.3703     $84.49 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 $139.76 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 $10.3703 $5.9240 $5.9240    
1A3 $10.3703 $9.0056 $9.0056   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 $10.3703     $70.26 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 $139.76 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 $11.1496 $5.8901 $5.8901    
2B1 $11.1496 $6.9086 $6.9086    
2B3 $11.1496 $3.7309 $3.7309    
2B4 $11.1496 $5.8901 $5.8901    
2B5 $11.1496 $6.9086 $6.9086   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 $11.1496 $15.7293 $0.8802    
3A2 $11.1496 $14.5500 $0.8802    
3B1 $11.1496 $15.8569 $0.8802    
3B2 $11.1496 $14.2481 $0.8802    
3C1 $11.1496 $11.3069 $0.8802    
3C2 $11.1496 $15.7293 $0.8802    
3C3 $11.1496 $14.5500 $0.8802    
3C4 $11.1496 $15.4950 $0.8802    
3C5 $11.1496 $13.3018 $0.8802    
3C6 $11.1496 $11.8762 $0.8802    
3D $11.3584 $9.7089 $0.8921   The component pricing in 3(d) mozzarella aims to reduce the cost of raw milk components to produce mozzarella by approximately 15 per cent based on an established mozzarella cheese composition. Cheese manufacturers are billed by provincial milk marketing boards at the 3(d) milk class price to manufacture mozzarella cheese sold to registered 3(d) permit holders: restaurants that prepare and cook pizzas on site.
4A $11.1496 As per CMSMC decision, please refer to CDC website for monthly price details. (Component Pricing)
4B1 $11.1496 $4.4321 $4.4321    
4B2 $11.1496 $6.4653 $6.4653    
4C In accordance with Innovation program
4D $11.1496 $6.3578 $6.3578    
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