Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for lactose.
Lactose Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$1,593 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
LowPrevious 12 months
The latest value is below the typical range of $1,612–$1,767 USD/t.
Lactose Price History
Lactose Prices by Country
Lactose export unit values are shown in USD/t. Compare the reporting dates as well as the values; product mix and delivery terms can differ between countries.
| Country | Latest · USD/t | YoYYear on year |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1,396 Jul 1, 2026 | +34% |
| Brazil | $4,920 Jul 1, 2026 | -7.5% |
| Canada | $1,548 Jul 1, 2026 | +39% |
| Lithuania | $1,620 Jul 1, 2026 | +9.5% |
| New Zealand | $1,961 Jul 1, 2026 | +38% |
| United States | $1,574 Jul 1, 2026 | +30% |
| Czechia | $1,420 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Germany | $2,054 Jun 1, 2026 | +18% |
| United Kingdom | $1,699 Jun 1, 2026 | +75% |
| Greece | $2,278 Jun 1, 2026 | -53% |
| Guatemala | $4,665 Jun 1, 2026 | +121% |
| Hungary | $3,999 Jun 1, 2026 | +98% |
| Indonesia | $2,235 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| India | $2,703 Jun 1, 2026 | -0.3% |
| Ireland | $1,695 Jun 1, 2026 | +33% |
| Israel | $1,621 Jun 1, 2026 | +0.0% |
| Luxembourg | $1,598 Jun 1, 2026 | +8.4% |
| North Macedonia | $2,223 Jun 1, 2026 | +32% |
| Netherlands | $2,762 Jun 1, 2026 | +9.4% |
| Poland | $1,713 Jun 1, 2026 | +21% |
| Serbia | $7,149 Jun 1, 2026 | +3.2% |
| Sweden | $19,238 Jun 1, 2026 | +823% |
| Belgium | $4,051 May 1, 2026 | +65% |
| Switzerland | $4,841 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Spain | $8,906 May 1, 2026 | +29% |
| Croatia | $1,702 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Italy | $1,247 May 1, 2026 | +33% |
| Malaysia | $3,189 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Slovakia | $1,313 May 1, 2026 | +36% |
| Slovenia | $4,331 May 1, 2026 | +2.9% |
| South Africa | $1,316 May 1, 2026 | +5.8% |
| Colombia | $2,200 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Romania | $2,820 Apr 1, 2026 | -1.0% |
| El Salvador | $2,349 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Thailand | $1,424 Apr 1, 2026 | -57% |
| Egypt | $1,621 Feb 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Estonia | $2,715 Dec 1, 2025 | +159% |
| France | $1,764 Dec 1, 2025 | +74% |
| Portugal | $1,399 Dec 1, 2025 | -68% |
| Türkiye | $1,270 Dec 1, 2025 | +26% |
| Philippines | $1,435 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| South Korea | $7,558 Jun 1, 2025 | +57% |
| Peru | $6,520 Mar 1, 2025 | +9.0% |
| Oman | $1,621 Feb 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| China | $5,538 Dec 1, 2024 | +16% |
| Yemen | $1,667 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $569 Oct 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Ukraine | $1,644 Jun 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Chile | $540 Jan 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Vietnam | $1,637 Dec 1, 2023 | +2.4% |
| Bulgaria | $864 Nov 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Kenya | $4,067 Nov 1, 2023 | +17% |
| Japan | $12,372 Oct 1, 2023 | +8.1% |
| Singapore | $295 Sep 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Uruguay | $9,572 May 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Latvia | $439 Apr 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Saudi Arabia | $8,500 Feb 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Kazakhstan | $4,069 Jan 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Austria | $1,515 Dec 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Moldova | $1,417 Oct 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Togo | $1,670 Oct 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Finland | $1,287 Sep 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Jordan | $1,600 Sep 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Tunisia | $6,084 Sep 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Bolivia | $4,070 Aug 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Paraguay | $5,746 May 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Belarus | $1,474 Feb 1, 2022 | +16% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $3,546 Dec 1, 2021 | Not reported |
| Russia | $2,109 Dec 1, 2021 | -33% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1,603 Dec 1, 2019 | -30% |
| Norway | $507 Dec 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Côte d’Ivoire | $1,252 Aug 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Samoa | $101 Oct 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Eswatini | $589 Jul 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Argentina | $895 Feb 1, 2018 | -6.7% |
| Kuwait | $412 Aug 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Malta | $3,873 Jun 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Senegal | $2,618 May 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Fiji | $589 Mar 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Mauritius | $1,467 May 1, 2016 | Not reported |
| Zambia | $1,215 May 1, 2016 | Not reported |
| Mexico | $5,583 Dec 1, 2013 | Not reported |
| Pakistan | $3,465 Aug 1, 2012 | Not reported |
| Nigeria | $2,100 Jul 1, 2011 | Not reported |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $7,091 Apr 1, 2011 | Not reported |
| Denmark | $883 Nov 1, 2010 | Not reported |
What shapes lactose prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Lactose Price Questions
- What is the definition of lactose according to official classifications?
- Lactose is defined as sugars containing by weight 99% or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose and calculated on the dry matter.
- How should high‑purity lactose be stored to maintain its quality?
- High‑purity lactose should be kept in a dry, cool environment, protected from moisture and contaminants to preserve its anhydrous form.
- What processing step is required to verify lactose purity for trade?
- The purity is verified by measuring the lactose content on a dry‑matter basis, ensuring it meets the 99% threshold expressed as anhydrous lactose.