The most recent Global Dairy Trade (GDT) event, held on February 4, 2025, showed positive growth in the international dairy market.
The GDT Price Index increased by 3.7% compared to the previous event, reinforcing an upward trend in dairy product prices. The average winning price reached USD 4,296 per metric ton (MT), indicating an improvement in product valuation.
On this occasion, 102 bidders were successful after 19 bidding rounds, in an event that lasted 2 hours and 43 minutes. The total quantity of milk and dairy derivatives traded reached 23,854 metric tons, within the estimated supply range of 23,276 to 28,103 metric tons. These results reflect strong global demand for dairy products.
Although the number of participating bidders was 182, there was a slight decrease in the number of winners compared to previous events. However, the increase in prices suggests higher competition for the offered products, likely driven by a combination of factors such as tight supply, production costs, and sustained demand in key markets.
The positive performance of this event reinforces the stability of the international dairy market and raises expectations for price behavior in the coming months. It will be crucial to monitor upcoming auctions to determine whether this upward trend continues and how it impacts different product categories.
