The latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction, corresponding to Event 399 on March 3, 2026, sent a clear signal to the international dairy market: the overall price index rose by +5.7% compared to the previous event. This movement consolidates a recovery trend that the sector had been monitoring cautiously, in a global context marked by supply adjustments and more active international demand.
The average price awarded was USD 4,301 per metric ton, reflecting a significant increase in the value of the products traded on the platform. This price level is relevant for both exporters and primary producers, as it impacts income expectations and production planning for the coming months.
In operational terms, the auction saw robust participation: 165 bidders participated, of which 97 were successful, distributed across 18 bidding rounds over 2 hours and 57 minutes of trading. The volume traded reached 18,861 metric tons, within a supply range that fluctuated between 17,734 and 21,818 tons, indicating a reasonable balance between availability and effective demand.
This result of Event 399 reaffirms GDT’s role as a key reference for price formation in international dairy trade. The increase in the index and the dynamism observed in the bidding suggest an improvement in buyer appetite.
