16.09.202515:00:00UTC+00GlobalDairyTrade Price Index Shows Signs of Recovery

In a slight but positive turn, New Zealand's GlobalDairyTrade Price Index has shown signs of recovery, with the current figure climbing to -0.8% after previously registering at -4.3%. The updated data, released on 16 September 2025, indicates that the dairy trade market might be rebounding from recent setbacks.

This nearly 3.5 percentage point improvement, although still in the negative, suggests a gradual stabilization in the dairy sector that is crucial to New Zealand's economy. The dairy trade is a substantial part of New Zealand's export economy, and fluctuations in the GDT Index can have significant implications for the country's financial health.

Analysts are cautiously optimistic, noting that while the index is still not out of the red, the upward trend could point to increased demand or improved trading conditions globally. As stakeholders await further forecasts, the sector remains vigilant, hoping for continued positive trends that could signal a more robust recovery ahead.