E172 Global Weekly Dairy Market Recap 17, 2025: Production Surges, Trade Tensions, and Consumer Shifts

In this episode, hosts Bella and Douglas discuss the latest developments in the global dairy market:

1. Key Market Trends:

• Cheese prices rising, butter and powder prices softening

• U.S. milk surpluses contrasting with weather-affected Northeast production

• New tariffs raising concerns about trade tensions

2. Production Forecasts:

• USDA revises 2025 U.S. milk production forecast to 227.2 billion pounds

• Global milk supply expected to increase by 0.8% in 2025

3. Regional Production Updates:

• U.S.: Midwest experiencing surpluses, Northeast facing weather challenges

• European Union: Slight growth expected with regional variations

• New Zealand: Production forecast adjusted downward by 2% due to dry conditions

• China: Projected 2% growth in dairy import volume ...