# Average dairy prices rise 3 percent overnight

> The average dairy price rose 3 percent at the Global Dairy Trade auction to US$4166 a tonne, the second straight auction with a gain. Whole milk powder rose 5.9 percent to US$3971 a tonne, its highest since August 2025, while butter fell 4.7 percent to US$4503 a tonne.

- Date: 2026-11-03 · published 2026-11-04T00:10:20.944Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/78566-average-dairy-prices-rise-3-percent-overnight
- Commodities: [Milk (Class III)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MILK.md)

## Why it matters

Stronger whole milk and skim milk powder prices signal firmer global dairy demand and tighter export supply, while the butter decline reflects a cream supply glut. Higher milk powder prices can support milk prices and feed demand for dairy-linked feed ingredients.

## Read by commodity

- MILK: bullish ▲

## Sources

- rnz.co.nz: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/2330539/average-dairy-prices-rise-3-percent-overnight

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