# Dairy Trends: GDT index continues with upward trajectory

> The Global Dairy Trade index rose 3% at the latest auction, with skim milk powder up 3.1% and whole milk powder up 5.9%. SMP traded at €3,666/t and WMP at €3,541/t, while European SMP prices eased marginally. Arla cut its December milk price by about 0.5c/l, while FrieslandCampina raised its December price by 1.5c/l.

- Date: 2026-11-04 · published 2026-11-05T00:16:16.865Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/80800-dairy-trends-gdt-index-continues-with-upward-trajectory
- Commodities: [Milk (Class III)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MILK.md)

## Why it matters

Stronger powder prices and firm global demand support dairy ingredient costs, while slipping European milk collections could tighten supply further. Mixed European milk price signals suggest the rally may be losing some momentum.

## Read by commodity

- MILK: bullish ▲

## Sources

- farmersjournal.ie: https://www.farmersjournal.ie/dairy/markets/dairy-trends-gdt-index-continues-with-upward-trajectory-939321

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