DCA benchmarks: Powder commentary week 11

According to DCA Market Intelligence, all dairy powder benchmarks observed gains in week 11 (March 12). Milk powder markets remained firm but volatile, with SMP rising slightly week-on-week while maintaining monthly and annual gains, and WMP also increasing modestly despite remaining below last year’s levels. Whey powder continued its strong upward momentum. Market sentiment stayed positive overall, supported by strong powder sales and limited whey availability, although contributors noted ongoing volatility and uncertainty about future price movements.