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Dairy Trends: Butter increases but powder and cheese falls
Aidan Brennan
There was mixed news on the dairy scene this week with increases for butter but a drop in price for cheese and milk powders.
16 April 2025 Markets
Dairy Trends: GDT index increases by 1.6%
The good news from the Global Dairy Trade auction was somewhat subdued by further price drops for key products in Europe.
15 April 2025 News
Global Dairy Trade index rises at latest auction
In total, five products increased in price while two fell at the auction where 16,718 swapped hands amongst 181 participating bidders.
Dairy Trends: tariff tensions playing part in subdued market
The impact of tariffs is dampening sentiment in the dairy markets across Europe, writes Aidan Brennan.
9 April 2025 Markets
Dairy Trends: markets showing stability across all categories
Prices at the Global Dairy Trade auction went up by 1.1% this week, while butter prices in Europe took a bit of a dip, writes Aidan Brennan.
2 April 2025 Markets
First GDT index rise since February
Despite the positive overall numbers, five products decreased in value compared with only three rising.
1 April 2025 News
Dairy Trends: markets holding their own
There was a slight drop for butter on the European market this week, but most other commodities are holding their own, writes Aidan Brennan.
26 March 2025 Markets
Dairy Trends: butter continues its upward journey
Butter is the star performer in Europe once again this week, recording an increase in price of €135/t from last week.
19 March 2025 Markets
Ornua warns of trade war impact on global dairy markets
Meanwhile, global milk supply in January was flat in 2024, increasing by just 0.1% for the month.
16 March 2025 News
Dairy Trends: butter prices on the rise again
Butter prices at the Global Dairy Trade auction and the European spot market both rallied this week, as scarcities continue.
5 March 2025 Markets
Global Dairy Trade index down 0.5%
Despite the overall decrease, the price of five dairy products rose in value, while three dropped.
4 March 2025 News
Dairy Trends: prices relatively stable across dairy markets
European butter prices remain unchanged this week, while whole milk powder declined by €50/t, writes Aidan Brennan.
26 February 2025 Markets