USDA Oceania Butter 09/10 10:25

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Butter - Oceania

Released on September 10, 2026

Butter prices decreased across the full range this reporting period. Processor 
prices also moved lower compared to last month and are down 28 percent 
year-over-year (YoY). Last week butter futures strengthened for September, 
weakened for October through December, and held steady for January and 
February. July butter exports for New Zealand were up 7 percent YoY and 14 
percent year-to-date, due to stronger volumes shipped to China, North America, 
and Oceania.At Global Dairy Trade (GDT) Event 411, butter prices were mostly 
lower as October was up slightly but all remaining contract periods were down 
as much as 2.7 percent. No butter was offered for February or March. November 
and December accounted for 72 percent of total sales. Butter volume sold 
increased compared to Event 410 but was lower than a year ago. North Asia led 
purchasing with 69 percent, followed by Europe and Southeast Asia/Oceania.

Prices for: Oceania, 82% Butterfat, Free on Board - Port Butter
Price Range - Dollars per Metric Ton: 5050 - 5125


Information for the period August 31 - September 11, 2026, issued biweekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

At GDT Event 411, the average butter price index across all contract periods 
decreased to $5,028/metric ton (MT), down 0.8 percent from the previous event. 
The October contract averaged $4,959/MT, declining 1.5 percent. Additional 
butter pricing details are available at 
https://www.globaldairytrade.info/en/product-results/butter/.

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