Global Dairy Trade Event 385, held on August 5, 2025, closed with a modest 0.7% increase in the Price Index compared to the previous event.
This slight upward trend suggests a degree of stability in the global dairy market following weeks of mixed fluctuations. The average winning price reached USD 4,249 per metric tonne, reflecting solid demand and relatively firm pricing across major traded dairy commodities.
A total of 166 bidders took part in the auction, with 122 emerging as winning participants. The trading session featured 22 bidding rounds over a span of 3 hours and 9 minutes, highlighting continued global competition for future dairy supply contracts.
In terms of volume, the event offered a minimum supply of 34,745 metric tonnes and a maximum of 41,828, with a final sales volume of 37,040 tonnes. This result sits comfortably within the offered range, signaling a fair balance between effective demand and available supply.
The outcomes of GDT 385 are closely monitored by producers and exporters worldwide, as they serve as a critical benchmark for international dairy prices. While the increase was slight, it reflects a more optimistic tone in the market and may point to a trend of gradual recovery or price stabilization in the coming weeks, depending on seasonal production, weather conditions, and broader economic dynamics.
