DFC's Quarterly Skim

Welcome to the latest edition of Dairy Farmers of Canada’s Quarterly Skim, where we take a glimpse into what’s happening in the marketplace and provide insight into what to expect in the upcoming months. Our goal is to help you stay informed on how the marketplace for dairy products is evolving.

In this first quarter 2026 edition, we provide an update on global dairy commodity prices, review recent trade developments, and take a look at market trends over the full year of 2025. We also examine the growing role of protein in shaping demand, analyze consumption trends in the Canadian market and conclude with a summary of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) outlook from 2023 to 2028.