The Spot milk price stayed steady during week 40, ranging between 370 € and 420 € per 1,000 liters. This range varied by region, with the Southwest region seeing higher prices due to its closeness to Spain, while the Northeast had lower prices, around 370 € to 380 €. In the Grand West, transactions averaged between 400 € and 410 €, and in the Southwest, between 390 € and 420 €. Milk that was released due to factory outages or maintenance was sold at prices below the main market rates. Whole milk was primarily sent to Spain and Italy, though some French dairies used Spot milk to restock their UHT (Ultra High Temperature) milk supplies occasionally. Skimmed milk also went mainly to Spain and Italy, with prices ranging from 160 € to 210 € per 1,000 liters during week 40, depending on the origin. Concentrated milk found buyers in Greece and on the powder market, with prices reaching up to 3,000 € per tonne. Uncertainty surrounds the future of the Spot milk price, driven by several factors. These include the potential rise in milk collection, increasing fuel prices, and the development of the powder market. European dairy operators are buying extra milk in preparation for tenders from Algeria. Observers note that Poland seems to be in a strong position, while France still faces challenges, and China is also purchasing milk. The organic milk market has undergone a notable change. A few months ago, excess organic milk was often sold as regular Spot milk, but this is no longer happening. Since the summer, there has been a decrease in the collection of organic milk, with a 6% drop in July compared to July 2025. The Spot market now faces a shortage of whole, skimmed, concentrated organic milk, and cream.