Expert Opinion
Georghii Kukhaleishvili
analyst
Association of Milk Producers

The Global Dairy Market: Unstable Milk Yields and Economic Conditions

According to Teagasc data, in 2025, milk production volumes are showing mixed dynamics in the main dairy product exporting regions. As reported by Agriland, demand…

Georghii Kukhaleishvili
analyst
Association of Milk Producers

Global Dairy Market Seeks Balance

Global economic challenges, trade disputes, and production hurdles may compel dairy market operators to gradually re-evaluate their activities in the second half of 2025. Dairy fat…

GDT Auction: Butter Pulls Prices Down

A drop in prices for butter, cheese, and skim milk powder affected the auction results, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers. On Tuesday, August 19, the 386th GDT auction took place, with the price index reaching 1264, a decrease of 4 points (-0.3%) from the previous auction.

GDT Auction: Milk Powder and Milk Fat Drive Prices Up

Limited production of whole milk powder and accumulating dairy product inventories in Asia contributed to a slight increase in the price index, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

GDT Auction: Increased Supply Puts Pressure on Prices

According to DCA Market Intelligence, "bearish sentiment" prevailed in the dairy market after the 382nd GDT auction. International futures markets show downward trends in both New Zealand and the EU, while in the US, "bearish" signals are less pronounced. According to The Bullvine, an additional 15.5 thousand tonnes of product were sent from New Zealand for the 383rd GDT auction, equivalent to a month's raw milk production from approximately 50 thousand cows. This likely led to a noticeable decline in the price index following the new auction, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.