GDT Review: China Steps Back, Southeast Asia Steps Up | June 2, 2026

Cody Koster and Jon Spainhour break down the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, highlighting weaker powder prices, stronger butterfat markets, and a surprising shift in global buying patterns. With China posting its lowest GDT purchasing volume in 15 years and Southeast Asia emerging as the dominant buyer, the discussion explores what these trends could mean for dairy exports and global market direction.

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