The 353rd Global Dairy Trade auction witnessed a notable 2.8% increase in the dairy index, with prices reaching $3,558 per ton. This upward trend was led by a 3.4% rise in Whole Milk Powder prices, now at $3,246 per ton, amidst general gains across most dairy commodities, excluding Lactose and Whey. This development is of particular importance to Argentina, a country currently grappling with recession and low consumer purchasing power. The GDT prices hold significant weight for Argentina, especially for Santa Fe province, which is responsible for 47.2% of the nation's dairy exports and stands as a key player in the Argentine dairy foreign trade sector.