What is the price of fresh milk per litre in Pakistan?

Use the milk rows in the table for the reviewed reference range and our farm listing for the current pack price. Compare the same type of milk and include delivery when budgeting.

What is the price of fresh cream in Pakistan?

Check the cream row and review date above. Compare the same pack weight, fat content and intended use; dairy cream and vegetable-fat toppings are different products.

How much does desi ghee cost per kg?

The table shows reviewed desi ghee references. Check the current farm product page for available jar sizes and prices, then compare the price per kilogram.

What does whipping cream cost in Pakistan?

The table above carries the observed range with the date it was checked. Worth knowing before you compare packs: dairy whipping cream and vegetable-fat whipping cream sell side by side at similar prices and are different products. The ingredient list tells you which is which.

Why does milk powder move differently from fresh milk?

Processing costs, storage, imports and commodity prices can affect milk powder differently from fresh milk. Check pack size and origin as well as price.

Why is milk more expensive in Karachi?

Transport, local supply, chilling and retail costs can create a city price difference. Karachi also has local dairy production, so no single explanation covers every seller.

How can I tell if milk has been mixed with water?

A cream layer, boiling behaviour or a fat ring cannot reliably establish dilution. Ask for relevant batch testing and clear handling information.

Is farm milk better than packaged UHT milk?

Choose according to treatment, storage needs and intended use. UHT milk has a longer unopened shelf life; pasteurised milk usually requires refrigeration. Raw milk can carry harmful bacteria, so freshness alone is not a safety guarantee.

Do you sell lactose-free milk?

Lactose-free milk is not in our current farm range. Look for a product explicitly labelled lactose-free and check its ingredients.

Do you sell camel milk?

Camel milk is not in our current farm range. Check the product description when comparing dairy from different animals.

Milk, Cream & Ghee Prices, PK

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Rates updated: 13 August 2026

Content updated 8 September 2026By Mehran Yusuf

The short answer

Fresh milk, cream and desi ghee prices in Pakistan depend on the product, pack size, processing and delivery costs. The tables below keep our farm prices separate from market references and show when figures were reviewed. A higher or lower price does not prove purity. Compare ingredients, fat content, storage instructions and the same unit before deciding.

Dairy prices by product, August 2026

Start by checking the unit: milk is commonly sold by the litre, while cream and ghee may be priced by weight or pack. Compare equivalent quantities and read the review date beside the figures. The current product page is the place to check an orderable farm pack.

Dairy price ranges, PKR. Ranges, not fixed prices.
Item	Farm gate / mandi	Retail	Ours	Source
Loose fresh milkکھلا تازہ دودھ₨220/litre on a 5-litre standing order	—	₨200 – 260 / litre	₨230 / litreOrder from us	Our farm
Packaged UHT milkڈبہ بند دودھStandardised, homogenised, long-life. We do not sell this.	—	₨320 – 380 / litre	We don’t sell this	National average
Buffalo milk (loose)†بھینس کا دودھHigher fat than cow milk and priced above it. We keep cows.	—	₨220 – 290 / litre	We don’t sell this	National average
Fresh cream (malai)تازہ ملائیNo stabilisers; separated the same morning	—	₨1,300 – 1,800 / kg	₨750 / 500g tubOrder from us	Our farm
Whipping cream (packaged)†وہپنگ کریمDairy and vegetable-fat versions sell side by side at similar prices	—	₨850 – 1,500 / litre	We don’t sell this	National average
Heavy cream (packaged)†ہیوی کریم	—	₨1,000 – 1,700 / litre	We don’t sell this	National average
Desi gheeدیسی گھیClarified from our own butter in weekly batches	—	₨2,800 – 3,800 / kg	₨3,200 / kgOrder from us	Our farm
Dry milk / milk powder†خشک دودھUsually sold in 400 g packs; priced off the international dairy market	—	₨1,600 – 2,400 / kg	We don’t sell this	National average
Evaporated milk†ایویپوریٹڈ ملک	—	₨280 – 420 / 400 ml tin	We don’t sell this	National average
Lactose-free milk†لیکٹوز فری دودھLactase is added after pasteurising; the milk is otherwise unchanged. Sold packaged only.	—	₨420 – 620 / litre	We don’t sell this	National average
Skimmed / low-fat packaged milk†کم چکنائی والا دودھPriced at or slightly below full-cream UHT — the fat removed is sold on separately.	—	₨320 – 400 / litre	We don’t sell this	National average
Flavoured milk (packaged)†فلیورڈ دودھPer-litre this is the most expensive milk on any shelf. Mostly sugar and packaging.	—	₨90 – 150 / 250 ml	We don’t sell this	National average
Skimmed milk powder†سکم ملک پاؤڈرCheaper per kg than full-cream powder, and reconstitutes to a thinner milk.	—	₨1,500 – 2,200 / kg	We don’t sell this	National average
Milk powder, bulk sack†ملک پاؤڈر بوریBakery and hotel trade. Per-kg it undercuts the retail tin substantially.	—	₨38,000 – 60,000 / 25 kg	We don’t sell this	National average
Infant formula†بچوں کا فارمولا دودھReference only. A regulated product we neither make nor sell, listed because it is priced far above every other powder and the two get confused.	—	₨2,200 – 4,500 / 400 g	We don’t sell this	National average
Cooking / table cream (tin)†کوکنگ کریمSterilised tinned cream. Will not whip — a different product from whipping cream despite the shelf position.	—	₨330 – 520 / 200 ml	We don’t sell this	National average
Topping cream (vegetable fat)†ٹاپنگ کریمNot dairy. Made from hydrogenated vegetable fat, sugar and stabilisers, and sold beside real cream at a similar price.	—	₨600 – 1,100 / litre	We don’t sell this	National average
Banaspati ghee (vegetable ghee)†بناسپتی گھیHydrogenated vegetable oil. Not dairy at all, despite the name — this is the single most misunderstood price on the page.	—	₨480 – 650 / kg	We don’t sell this	National average
Desi ghee, bulk tin†دیسی گھی ٹنThe 16 kg tin is how ghee is actually bought by households that cook with it daily.	—	₨48,000 – 78,000 / 16 kg	We don’t sell this	National average
Cooking oil (packaged)†کوکنگ آئلListed because banaspati, cooking oil and desi ghee are priced against each other in the same aisle and are three different things.	—	₨500 – 700 / litre	We don’t sell this	National average
Butter (packaged)†مکھنDesi ghee is made by clarifying butter, which is why it costs more per kg than the butter it came from.	—	₨1,400 – 2,200 / kg	We don’t sell this	National average

† Indicative. These rows are compiled from market knowledge and trade rates rather than checked by us this month, and we are working through them. Rows without the mark are either our own transactions or figures we have verified directly — that distinction is the point of publishing this at all, so we would rather show it than quietly average the two together.

These are ranges we observe, not fixed prices: rates move with city, season and quality, and a farm-gate figure is never what you pay at a shop counter. Where we sell the item ourselves, the price shown is the one you are charged at checkout.

Why loose milk is cheaper, and what that can hide

Loose milk and packaged milk have different processing, packaging and distribution costs. Those differences can explain a price gap without establishing anything about adulteration. Ask how the milk has been treated, transported and stored.

A cream layer or a fat ring on a pan is not a reliable test for added water. Homogenisation affects separation, and fat content varies between products. Testing and traceable handling provide better evidence than kitchen observations.

Cream: why the range is so wide

Fresh dairy cream, dairy whipping cream and vegetable-fat toppings serve different purposes. Read the ingredients and fat percentage, then check whether the product is intended for cooking, whipping or pouring.

Whipping also depends on temperature and formulation. Chill and use the product as directed on the pack. A stabiliser on an ingredient list is not, by itself, evidence of poor quality or a misleading label.

Farm milk against the packaged brands

Pasteurisation, UHT treatment and homogenisation do different jobs. Pasteurisation reduces harmful microorganisms; UHT treatment combined with suitable packaging gives unopened products a longer storage life. Homogenisation helps keep the fat evenly dispersed.

Freshness and safety are separate questions. Raw milk can contain harmful bacteria even when it looks and smells normal. Check whether milk and cream are pasteurised, and follow their refrigeration and use instructions.

Our fresh milk range is not a substitute for a labelled lactose-free product. Check the current range if you need a particular type of dairy, and read the label for ingredients and storage requirements.

Whipping cream, milk powder and the packaged shelf

Dairy whipping cream and vegetable-fat toppings can both be designed for whipping. An unopened carton that stores at room temperature may be aseptically packaged dairy; storage temperature alone does not identify its ingredients.

Milk powder and evaporated milk have processing and supply costs that differ from fresh liquid milk. Check the country of origin, pack size and preparation instructions when comparing prices. The reference table includes products outside our own farm range.

Why milk costs different amounts in different cities

Feed, transport, chilling, local supply and retail costs all contribute to city-level milk prices. Karachi also has dairy production in and around the city, so it is inaccurate to describe its milk supply as entirely trucked in from elsewhere.

For a useful comparison, specify the city and product. Loose fresh milk, pasteurised milk and UHT milk are different purchases, even when all three are priced by the litre.

Desi ghee: what to check before buying

Desi ghee is a dairy product; vanaspati or banaspati is a different type of cooking fat. Check that the ingredient list matches what you intend to buy. Texture, aroma and how a jar sets can vary with composition and temperature, so they cannot certify purity.

Buy from a traceable supplier and ask about batch testing where authenticity is a concern. Keep the container closed, use a clean dry spoon and follow the labelled storage period. A low price deserves a closer comparison, not an automatic accusation of adulteration.

Common questions

What is the price of fresh milk per litre in Pakistan?: Use the milk rows in the table for the reviewed reference range and our farm listing for the current pack price. Compare the same type of milk and include delivery when budgeting.
What is the price of fresh cream in Pakistan?: Check the cream row and review date above. Compare the same pack weight, fat content and intended use; dairy cream and vegetable-fat toppings are different products.
How much does desi ghee cost per kg?: The table shows reviewed desi ghee references. Check the current farm product page for available jar sizes and prices, then compare the price per kilogram.
What does whipping cream cost in Pakistan?: The table above carries the observed range with the date it was checked. Worth knowing before you compare packs: dairy whipping cream and vegetable-fat whipping cream sell side by side at similar prices and are different products. The ingredient list tells you which is which.
Why does milk powder move differently from fresh milk?: Processing costs, storage, imports and commodity prices can affect milk powder differently from fresh milk. Check pack size and origin as well as price.
Why is milk more expensive in Karachi?: Transport, local supply, chilling and retail costs can create a city price difference. Karachi also has local dairy production, so no single explanation covers every seller.
How can I tell if milk has been mixed with water?: A cream layer, boiling behaviour or a fat ring cannot reliably establish dilution. Ask for relevant batch testing and clear handling information.
Is farm milk better than packaged UHT milk?: Choose according to treatment, storage needs and intended use. UHT milk has a longer unopened shelf life; pasteurised milk usually requires refrigeration. Raw milk can carry harmful bacteria, so freshness alone is not a safety guarantee.
Do you sell lactose-free milk?: Lactose-free milk is not in our current farm range. Look for a product explicitly labelled lactose-free and check its ingredients.
Do you sell camel milk?: Camel milk is not in our current farm range. Check the product description when comparing dairy from different animals.