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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Butter Manufacturing - 2025 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Recession Risk, Forecasts, & Tariff Analysis
... is packed with insightful data sets and forecasts to give you a comprehensive understanding of the industry including historical and forecasted industry size, growth, tariff impact analysis, product line breakdown, profitability, financial ratios, 31 balance ... Read More
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Dairy Products Manufacturing - 2025 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Recession Risk, Forecasts, & Tariff Analysis
... report is packed with insightful data sets and forecasts to give you a comprehensive understanding of the industry including historical and forecasted industry size, growth, tariff impact analysis, product line breakdown, profitability, financial ratios, 31 ... Read More
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Refrigerated Dairy Products Manufacturing - 2025 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Recession Risk, Forecasts, & Tariff Analysis
... Insights report is packed with insightful data sets and forecasts to give you a comprehensive understanding of the industry including historical and forecasted industry size, growth, tariff impact analysis, product line breakdown, profitability, financial ratios, ... Read More
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2025 Butter Wholesale Global Market Size & Growth Report with Updated Country Recession Risk Forecasts
... 195 countries. Figures are from 2013 through 2024, with forecasts for 2025 and the next 5 years. The historical data utilizes in-depth survey results from companies with wholesale sales of butter. The survey data is ... Read More
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The 2026-2031 World Outlook for Clarified Butter
... (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis others. Using econometric models which ... Read More
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The 2026-2031 World Outlook for Butter Fat Fraction
... question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis others. Using econometric models ... Read More
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The 2026-2031 World Outlook for Butter
... millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis others. Using econometric models which project ... Read More
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Butter Manufacturing - 2025 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Recession Risk, Forecasts, & Tariff Analysis (Updated with China tariffs at 30%)
... is packed with insightful data sets and forecasts to give you a comprehensive understanding of the industry including historical and forecasted industry size, growth, tariff impact analysis, product line breakdown, profitability, financial ratios, 31 balance ... Read More
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Global Vegan Butter Market - 2025-2032
... The global vegan butter market is experiencing steady growth, driven by rising consumer demand for plant-based, dairy-free alternatives due to health, environmental, and ethical concerns. Increasing lactose intolerance and awareness of animal welfare are encouraging ... Read More
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India Mahua Butter Market- Trend Analysis & Forecasts
... but butter output remains between ** thousand tonnes due to inefficient collection and processing. Despite growing use in cosmetics, wellness, soaps, and vegan chocolates, India’s Mahua Butter industry is still underdeveloped, constrained by a fragmented ... Read More
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Food Coating Ingredients Market Report by Type (Sugars and Syrups, Cocoa and Chocolates, Fats and Oils, Spices and Seasonings, Flours, Batter and Crumbs, and Others), Form (Dry, Liquid), Application (Bakery, Confectionery, Breakfast Cereals, Snacks and Nutritional Bars, Dairy Products, Meat and Poultry Products, Fruits and Vegetables, and Others), and Region 2025-2033
... 2025-2033. Food coating ingredients represent a set of additives and substances added to the surface of food products to improve their texture, aroma, and flavor. They include oils, fats, seasonings, syrup, flour, chocolates, flavor enhancers, ... Read More
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Clarified Butter
... CAGR of 9.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Conventional, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 8.5% CAGR and reach US$2.5 Billion by the end of the analysis period. ... Read More
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Dairy Products Packaging
... at a CAGR of 4.8% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Milk, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.7% CAGR and reach US$20.2 Billion by the end of the ... Read More
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Butter
... 4.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Salted, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.5% CAGR and reach US$21.8 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in ... Read More
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Shortenings
... 4.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Oil, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.9% CAGR and reach US$2.2 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in ... Read More
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Industrial Margarine
... CAGR of 3.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. All Purpose, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.4% CAGR and reach US$1.6 Billion by the end of the analysis ... Read More
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Butter Fat Fraction Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2032 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)
... global market is projected to rise from a valuation of US$ 183.5 million in 2025 to US$ 336 million by 2032, reflecting a healthy CAGR of 9.03%. The increasing preference for natural, high-quality nutritional components ... Read More
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Butter & Cheese Production in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
... the domestic price of milk, which makes industry revenue volatile. The persistent popularity of cheddar cheese and ongoing product innovation has been the principal source of revenue for the past couple of decades. The provenance ... Read More
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Cheese, Butter and Milk Powder Manufacturing in New Zealand - Industry Market Research Report
... rely heavily on exports to generate revenue, which makes them vulnerable to price fluctuations in global markets. Despite some volatility, export prices have increased overall during the five years through 2022-23, supporting revenue growth. Revenue ... Read More
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Dairy Product Production in France - Industry Market Research Report
... size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares. Read More
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Margarine & Cooking Oil Processing in Canada - Industry Market Research Report
... contributing to much of the growth over the current period. Processors pouring capital into their facilities to strengthen their output also contributed to this growth. Also, processors faced minimal declines following the outbreak of COVID-19 ... Read More
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Butter Manufacturing - 2025 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Recession Risk & Tariff Analysis & Forecasts
... is packed with insightful data sets and forecasts to give you a comprehensive understanding of the industry including historical and forecasted industry size, growth, tariff impact analysis, product line breakdown, profitability, financial ratios, 31 balance ... Read More
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Milk And Butter Global Market Report 2025
... market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond. Reasons to Purchase Gain a truly global perspective ... Read More
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Japan Dairy Alternatives Market- Trend Analysis & Forecast
... Japan's dairy alternatives market is expanding rapidly, supported by changing dietary habits, growing lactose intolerance, and the popularity of plant-based diets. Although traditionally low in dairy consumption, Japan is seeing a shift due to Western ... Read More
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Margarine and Shortening Market, By Product Type (Margarine, Shortening), By Source (Plant-based, Animal-based), By Form (Solid, Liquid), By Application (Baking and Pastry, Cooking and Frying, Spreads and Toppings, Industrial), By End User (Retail, Food Service, Industrial), By Packaging (Tubs, Sticks, Bulk/Industrial Packaging), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Retail, Foodservice Distributors), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific)
... canola, or olive oils. Ingredients like salt, colorings, and natural or artificial flavorings are sometimes added as well. Like other fats, margarine helps to improve the mouth feel and flavor in baked goods. Shortening is ... Read More
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