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Updated · dcamarketintelligence.com · Jul 13Dutch Raw Milk Benchmarks Rebound Sharply as Summer Collections Cut Spot Surplus
2 articles · Updated · dcamarketintelligence.com · Jul 13Summary
- Dutch raw milk benchmarks have risen sharply in recent weeks, reversing earlier weakness as spot-market surplus milk became less available.
- Lower summer milk collections and slower production growth moderated supply pressure, improving market balance without signaling a genuinely tight milk supply.
- The recovery still leaves Dutch raw milk prices well below year-ago levels, underscoring that the move reflects normalization rather than scarcity.
- Additional Dutch milk is still being absorbed mainly through regional bulk trade, helping clear volumes outside the spot market.
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