DCA Benchmark Prices · Delayed

Global dairy trade

See what GDT means for dairy markets

Follow Global Dairy Trade price developments alongside DCA’s European dairy benchmarks, market data and analysis.

Compare products, currencies and regional markets to put each GDT event into context.

For procurement, trading and commercial dairy teams

GDT products

Follow the products that shape global dairy markets

Track the main GDT products and compare their price direction with related European benchmark markets.

WMP

Whole Milk Powder

Follow WMP auction prices alongside European milk-powder benchmarks.

SMP

Skim Milk Powder

Compare GDT SMP outcomes with DCA European powder-market references.

BUTTER

Butter

See how global butter auction signals compare with European milk-fat benchmarks.

AMF

Anhydrous Milk Fat

Track AMF auction values alongside European milk-fat market context.

CHEDDAR

Cheddar

Follow GDT cheddar outcomes and compare them with European cheese markets.

BMP

BMP, lactose & mozzarella

Add related dairy auction products to a broader international market view.

Understanding GDT results

Put each GDT result into context

Milk, contract period, currency and regional price differences can all change what a result means for your market.

Look at the product

Separate the result for WMP, SMP, butter, AMF and other individual products.

Check the currency

Compare auction outcomes with the currency and basis used in your own market.

Compare markets

Put GDT prices next to European DCA benchmark references.

Follow what happens

See how physical dairy markets respond after each international auction.

Global signals

Compare GDT with European dairy prices

GDT is an important signal for international dairy trade, but European markets have their own supply, demand and trading dynamics. DCA brings both views together so you can compare global auction results with physical European market references.

Cross-market comparisonCompare GDT outcomes with the DCA prices relevant to your business.
Historical perspectiveFollow how international, physical and forward-market signals move over time.
Market interpretationRead specialist analysis of the developments behind international dairy prices.
Dashboard contextCombine GDT, European benchmarks and related dairy data in one market view.
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From indication to decision

Get more value from every GDT movement

GDT prices are normally quoted in USD per metric tonne and can differ from DCA’s European physical references because product availability, seller origin, specification and timing all affect comparability.

DCA helps you assess those variables alongside the commercial position of your own market.

Access GDT data in the DCA platform
Global Dairy Trade market overview in the DCA platform

Global dairy prices

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do GDT trading events take place?

Global Dairy Trade events take place on a defined auction schedule. DCA uses the results as one international market signal alongside European physical-market references.

Which prices are published by GDT?

GDT publishes auction results for several dairy products including milk powders, butter, AMF and cheese products.

Which dairy products are represented in DCA results?

DCA provides European physical-market references across milk powders, milk fats, cheese, proteins and raw milk, allowing users to compare relevant markets with GDT signals.

Why compare GDT results with other markets?

Auction results and European physical prices can differ because of region, specification, timing, currency and local supply-demand conditions.

How does DCA add value to GDT price data?

DCA connects global auction signals with European benchmarks, historical data and specialist market analysis.

Can I try the dairy platform before subscribing?

Yes. New users can request a trial or platform demonstration.

Related dairy market data

Compare global auction products with connected European dairy benchmarks and market prices.

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