A notable increase was noted in DCA powder benchmarks in week 18 (April 30). SMP Feed led price increases in the milk powder category, while SMP Food saw a smaller gain, and WMP declined slightly. Despite overall SMP price growth, market activity remains subdued as higher prices are reducing international buying interest. In the whey complex, prices continued their upward momentum, especially for SWP Feed. Contributors expect this trend to persist in the short term.