The latest Global Dairy Trade Event has concluded with a 4.2% increase on the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) Price Index, a positive turn for the general dairy industry in Aotearoa.
Dairy Analyst Stu Davison elaborates on the event's details, highlighting some of the most significant price adjustments.
"Really important to note that 10% plus movement for butter which is about the fourth consecutive strong move for butter," he says.
"Just an absolutely strong move for New Zealand Dairy as a whole."
Butter, as mentioned by Davison, was the biggest mover in this event, up 10.3% while Butter Milk Powder (BMP) had the smallest adjustment, up just 1.2%.
Cheddar (Ched) also saw a significant increase of 6.3%, alongside Skim Milk Powder (SMP), up 4.6%, Whole Milk Powder (WMP), up 3.4% and Anhydrous Milk Fat (AMF) up 3.3%.
Davison explains this positive trend is partly due to the consistent demand from the Middle East, outstripping average volumes, and shipping disruptions that have highlighted New Zealand's reliability as a supplier.
He also notes, "Oceania's dairy prices have now surpassed those of Europe," signalling New Zealand's strong position in the international market.
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Listen to the full chat between Stu Davison and Dominic George above.
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