Europe Butter Blocks Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Salted, Unsalted, and Others), By Distribution Channel, By Application (Baking, Cooking, Spreading, and Flavoring), By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031

Europe Butter Blocks Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Salted, Unsalted, and Others), By Distribution Channel, By Application (Baking, Cooking, Spreading, and Flavoring), By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031

The Europe Butter Blocks Market would witness market growth of 2.7% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031). In the year 2021, the Europe market's volume surged to 469.9 Kilo Tonnes, showcasing a growth of 9.4% (2020-2023).

Unsalted butter blocks represent a significant segment within the butter blocks market, catering to consumers seeking pure, natural butter flavor without added salt. These blocks are favored by home cooks, bakers, and culinary professionals who value precise control over seasoning in their recipes. Unsalted butter blocks offer versatility in both sweet and savory dishes, allowing for customizable flavor profiles and consistent results in cooking and baking applications. Hence, Russia would register 40.72 kilo tonnes of Unsalted butter blocks consumption by the year 2031.

The Germany market dominated the Europe Butter Blocks Market by Country in 2023 and would continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $1,766.4 million by 2031. The UK market is exhibiting a CAGR of 1.8% during (2024 - 2031). Additionally, The France market would experience a CAGR of 3.5% during (2024 - 2031).

The competitive landscape of the butter blocks market is characterized by a mix of multinational dairy corporations, regional manufacturers, and boutique artisanal producers, each vying for market share through differentiation in product quality, branding, and innovation. Market segmentation further diversifies offerings, ranging from salted and unsalted butter blocks to flavored varieties catering to evolving consumer tastes and preferences. Moreover, the emergence of specialty stores, supermarkets, online platforms, and food service channels as distribution channels has broadened accessibility and convenience for consumers seeking butter blocks.

A vast selection of butter block brands and varieties are available at supermarkets and hypermarkets, facilitating their accessibility to consumers. The convenience of finding butter blocks alongside other dairy products and groceries encourages impulse purchases and increases overall consumption. Supermarkets and hypermarkets provide opportunities for consumer education about butter blocks. In-store signage, product labeling, and informational materials can educate consumers about the benefits of butter blocks, their uses in cooking and baking, and nutritional information.

Supermarkets and hypermarkets often offer sampling stations or product demonstrations where consumers can taste and experience different butter block products. This hands-on experience helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions and increases their confidence in trying new brands or flavors.

European food processing companies export butter blocks to countries around the world, capitalizing on the reputation of European butter. According to the International Trade Administration (ITA), in 2019, the food and food processing industry accounted for 11.5% of total output sectors in Russia, consisting of more than 30 industries and including 43,000 active organizations. Thus, the growth of food manufacturing and processing and the increase in butter production drive the demand for butter blocks market in the European region.

Based on Type, the market is segmented into Salted, Unsalted, and Others. Based on Distribution Channel, the market is segmented into Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Stores, and Departmental Stores. Based on Application, the market is segmented into Baking, Cooking, Spreading, and Flavoring. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.

List of Key Companies Profiled

• Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
• Kerry Group PLC
• Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.
• Lactalis Group
• Arla Foods, Inc.
• Amul (The Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd.)
• Glanbia PLC
• Danone S.A.
• Land O'Lakes, Inc.
• Nestle S.A.

Europe Butter Blocks Market Report Segmentation

By Type (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

• Salted
• Unsalted
• Others

By Distribution Channel (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

• Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
• Convenience Stores
• Online Stores
• Departmental Stores

By Application (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

• Baking
• Cooking
• Spreading
• Flavoring

By Country (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

• Germany
• UK
• France
• Russia
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe