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Cheddar down more than 9% at Global Dairy Trade
James Hanly
The average price paid for dairy products at this week’s auction was €4,075/t.
7 May 2025 Markets
Dairy Trends: big bounce of 4.6% at GDT auction
There was an increase in prices across the board at the GDT auction this week, writes Aidan Brennan.
6 May 2025 News
Global Dairy Trade index increases by 4.6%
The biggest mover was lactose, which rose by 16.8% to €1,423/t at this month's auction.
Dairy Trends: butter prices remain stable despite spring flush
Butter prices are holding firm in the European market, despite increases in milk supply, writes Aidan Brennan.
30 April 2025 Markets
Dairy Trends: Butter increases but powder and cheese falls
There was mixed news on the dairy scene this week with increases for butter but a drop in price for cheese and milk powders.
23 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.
16 April 2025 Markets
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.
15 April 2025 News
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