# Global Dairy Trade Price Index Rises 1.2%; Majority Of Product Prices Decline - Cheese Reporter

> The Global Dairy Trade price index rose 1.2% at the latest semi-monthly auction, with skim milk powder and whole milk powder higher while cheddar, mozzarella, butter and anhydrous milkfat fell. The index has risen in five of the last six auctions.

- Date: 2026-10-08 · published 2026-10-08T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/17117-global-dairy-trade-price-index-rises-1-2-majority-of-product-prices-decline
- Commodities: [Milk (Class III)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MILK.md)

## Why it matters

Stronger powder prices support export demand for US skim and whole milk powder, while weaker cheese and butter prices signal limited upside for US Class III and IV returns.

## Read by commodity

- MILK: neutral

## Sources

- cheesereporter.com: https://cheesereporter.com/news/global-trade-tariffs/2026/10/08/global-dairy-trade-price-index-rises-1-2-majority-of-product-prices-decline/

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