Butter Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis
All butter comes from dairy cows. It is a yellowish white mixture of fat, water, and the inorganic salts created when cow’s milk or cream is churned into butter. Butter contains largely Vitamin A, plus small amounts of calcium and phosphorus. Carotene gives it the yellowish-white pigment. (In the United States, manufacturers are allowed to add vegetable color to make butter more yellow.)
Butter in the United States is made under strict FDA regulations. Fresh milk is first inspected for weight, quality, and milkfat levels. The cream is then separated and pasteurized with at least 161◦ heat for about 15 seconds. Ultra-pasteurized milk is heated to at least 280 for 2 seconds. This extreme heat kills bacteria and gives the butter more shelf life. After pasteurization is complete, the cream is churned until it is solid: butter. The butter is then packaged and ready to be shipped to market.
All butter is considered food; it must contain at least 80% milkfat to be considered butter. There are three different types:
- Lightly salted butter is used primarily for basic cooking. It usually comes in pre-measured sticks.
- Unsalted butter is preferred for baking and for people on salt-restricted diets. It too usually comes in pre-measured sticks.
- Whipped butter, made by whipping air or nitrogen into soft butter, makes spreading more convenient. It usually comes in tubs.
Butter Industry Research & Market Reports
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2025 Global Creamery Butter Manufacturing Industry (2031 Outlook)
... reports provide industry size data for a three-year historical trend (2019-2022), a three-year forecast estimate trends (2023-2025), and a five-year outlook projection (2026-2031) for 46 countries. Written analyis is featured in each report on 1) ... Read More
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Creamery Butter Manufacturing - 2025 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts
... the United States with over 100 data sets covering 2016-2029. This 63-page Kentley Insights report is packed with insightful data sets and forecasts to give you a comprehensive understanding of the industry including historical and ... Read More
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Cheese, Butter and Milk Powder Manufacturing in New Zealand - Industry Market Research Report
... the five years through 2022-23, largely because of increased demand from export markets. Manufacturers rely heavily on exports to generate revenue, which makes them vulnerable to price fluctuations in global markets. Despite some volatility, export ... Read More
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2025 Global: Butter Of A Fat Content By Weight <= 85 % Products-Manufacturing Forecast (2031) report
... forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2020 to 2031 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical ... Read More
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World Market for Dairy Products and Alternatives
... this context, private label is expanding as consumers prioritise affordability, while dairy products are increasingly integrated into fast-growing snacking occasions driven by busy lifestyles. Additionally, with consumers seeking health benefits and valuing sustainability, the plant-based ... Read More
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Global Fat Rich Dairy Products Market 2024-2028
... during the forecast period. The report on the fat rich dairy products market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. ... Read More
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Butter and Spreads in Brazil
... to the southeast and drought to the south, the latter, which started in 2023, and has continued to spread damage over 2024, reversed the situation. These weather trends, added to neglect and human action over ... Read More
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Dairy Products and Alternatives in Brazil
... rates, resulting in robust domestic demand. In addition, the creation of jobs has boosted household income, leading to a notable increase in consumer spending. This scenario is expected to positively influence sales in most packaged ... Read More
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Dairy & Egg Alternatives: Plant-Based & Animal-Free Products, 3rd Edition
... year 2029. The current landscape for animal-free dairy and egg alternatives is also examined. Consumer demographics, perceptions, motivations, and behavior are discussed as pertaining to dietary choices; consumption of plant-based dairy alternatives; and openness to ... Read More
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Dairy Products and Alternatives in Côte d'Ivoire
... a large potential consumer base for baby food. As disposable income levels rise, more consumers are thus opting for packaged baby food, which is viewed as more nutritious, safer and more convenient. High inflation inevitably ... Read More
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Milk and Dairy Products Market Size, Trends, Analysis, and Outlook By Type (Fluid Milk, Milk Powder, Butter, Cheese, Ice Creams, Yogurt, Cream), By Application (Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialty Stores, Online Retail, Others), by Country, Segment, and Companies, 2024-2032
... Segment, and Companies, 2024-2032 Global Microbial Source Hydrocolloids Market Size is valued at $2.6 Billion in 2024 and is forecast to register a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3% to reach $3.9 Billion by 2032. The ... Read More
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Grass Fed Dairy Market Size, Trends, Analysis, and Outlook By Type (Milk, Yogurt, Butter, Cream, Others), By Application (Online Shopping, Retailer, Supermarket, Others), by Country, Segment, and Companies, 2024-2032
... Size is valued at $63.8 Billion in 2024 and is forecast to register a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% to reach $105.6 Billion by 2032. The grains and cereals food market is experiencing robust growth ... Read More
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Global Butter Market 2024-2028
... analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, ... Read More
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2024 Butter Wholesale Global Market Size & Growth Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts
... regions (The Americas, Europe, Asia & Oceania, Africa & Middle East), 22 subregions, and 195 countries. Figures are from 2012 through 2023, with forecasts for 2024 and 2028. The historical data utilizes in-depth survey results ... Read More
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2024 Cooking Oils and Margarine Wholesale Global Market Size & Growth Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts
... growth, and share across 4 global regions (The Americas, Europe, Asia & Oceania, Africa & Middle East), 22 subregions, and 195 countries. Figures are from 2012 through 2023, with forecasts for 2024 and 2028. The ... Read More
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Creamery Butter Manufacturing - US Industry Market Research Report with Updated Recession Risk Forecasts
... the United States with over 100 data sets covering 2015-2028. This 63-page Kentley Insights report is packed with insightful data sets and forecasts to give you a comprehensive understanding of the industry including historical and ... Read More
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Clarified Butter
... CAGR of 9.0% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Conventional Clarified Butter, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 8.4% CAGR and reach US$2.5 Billion by the end of the ... Read More
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China Organic Dairy Market: Market Size, Forecast, Insights, and Competitive Landscape
... report provides holistic understanding of the market along with market sizing, forecast, drivers, challenges, and competitive landscape. The report presents a clear picture of the China organic dairy market by segmenting the market based on ... Read More
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Butter and Spreads in South Korea
... consumer dietary preferences, with a growing focus on health leading to decreasing demand for margarine. Despite technological advancements that have significantly reduced trans fats in margarine - such as using enzymes instead of hydrogen or ... Read More
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Dairy Products and Alternatives in South Korea
... alternatives in South Korea. Additionally, the unique pricing structure of domestic raw milk, which is linked to production costs rather than market demand and supply, has led to a significant rise in the retail value ... Read More
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Butter and Spreads in Peru
... population. In this context, local consumers are increasingly opting for more economical alternatives, either shifting from butter to margarine (resulting in declining retail volumes for butter to dip below pre-pandemic levels) or choosing cheaper brands. ... Read More
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Butter and Dairy Product Manufacturing in Australia - Industry Market Research Report
... dairy prices have been volatile over the period, declining overall. Production of butter and other products like buttermilk and flavoured milk have fallen substantially because of major shifts in overseas demand and local consumer preferences. ... Read More
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India Food Safety Testing Market, By Target Tested (Allergen, Chemical, Nutritional Labelling Testing, Pathogen, Physical, Residues & Contamination Testing, Shelf Life Testing); By Food Tested (Alcoholic & Non-alcoholic Beverages, Bakery & Confectionery, Dairy Products, Fresh Food, Functional Food, Infant Food, Meat & Poultry, Processed & Packaged Food); By Technology (Molecular Diagnostics, Rapid, Traditional, Microbiological Testing); By Food Test (Food Safety Testing, Food Authenticity Testing, Food Shelf Life Testing); By Application (Export, Import, Manufacturing, Processing, Retail, Service); By Region (North India, South India, East India, West India), Trend Analysis, Competitive Landscape & Forecast, 2019–2030
... Food, Functional Food, Infant Food, Meat & Poultry, Processed & Packaged Food); By Technology (Molecular Diagnostics, Rapid, Traditional, Microbiological Testing); By Food Test (Food Safety Testing, Food Authenticity Testing, Food Shelf Life Testing); By Application ... Read More
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United States Food Safety Testing Market, By Target Tested (Allergen, Chemical, Nutritional Labelling Testing, Pathogen, Physical, Residues & Contamination Testing, Shelf Life Testing); By Food Tested (Alcoholic & Non-alcoholic Beverages, Bakery & Confectionery, Dairy Products, Fresh Food, Functional Food, Infant Food, Meat & Poultry, Processed & Packaged Food, Others (including Sea Food)); By Technology (Molecular Diagnostics, Rapid, Traditional, Microbiological Testing, Others); By Food Test (Food Safety Testing, Food Authenticity Testing, Food Shelf Life Testing); By Application (Export, Import, Manufacturing, Processing, Retail, Service, Others), Trend Analysis, Competitive Landscape & Forecast, 2019–2030
... Fresh Food, Functional Food, Infant Food, Meat & Poultry, Processed & Packaged Food, Others (including Sea Food)); By Technology (Molecular Diagnostics, Rapid, Traditional, Microbiological Testing, Others); By Food Test (Food Safety Testing, Food Authenticity Testing, ... Read More
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Slovenia Butter and Spreads
... consumption. Saturated fats have been the subject of negative publicity across both national and social media, which has heightened consumer awareness of their potential harmful effects. As a result, many Slovenians are reducing their intake ... Read More
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