India Mahua Butter Market- Trend Analysis & Forecasts

India Mahua Butter Market Overview:
India dominates global Mahua Butter supply, contributing nearly 95% of Mahua seed availability, yet commercial utilization remains under 40% of its potential. Annual Mahua seed production exceeds ** thousand tonnes, 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 supply chain and low value addition. Exports account for over **% of global Mahua Butter trade, indicating India’s centrality in the market, especially for crude and semi-refined grades.

Primary Areas/ Elements of Research & Analysis
The report provides comprehensive and valuable insights into the supply and demand dynamics of the India mahua butter market. Below are the variables considered and analyzed in the report:
• Supply-demand trends, market growth, and trade
• Market structure, conduct, and performance analysis
• Historical and forecasted market size (volume & value)
• Trade analysis (export & import), including key partners, quantities, values, and price trends
• Supply chain mapping, pricing, and regulatory framework
• Competitive landscape profiling of key players
• Factors influencing market performance, including sustainability trends

Market Growth Factors
India’s Mahua Butter market is expanding due to rising global demand for sustainable and indigenous ingredients. Between 2018 and 2024, domestic demand grew at a CAGR of **%, with increasing usage in skincare, Ayurveda, and plant-based foods. Globally, India’s exports grew at **% CAGR, with 2024 exports reaching ** thousand tonnes valued at US$ ** million. Government support for tribal NTFP initiatives, better processing through cold pressing, and organic certification are improving market access. Key export destinations include France, Germany, Japan, and the US, where clean-label beauty and vegan products are gaining popularity.

Market Restraints & Challenges
The market remains restricted by seasonal and manual seed collection practices that limit year-round availability. Extraction efficiency is low—around 25–30%—due to outdated processing methods. Lack of standardization and certification hampers compliance with international cosmetic-grade specifications. Tribal communities handling collection often face post-harvest losses of over 20%, and trade is complicated by forest produce regulations. Consumer awareness remains limited, and Mahua Butter lacks brand visibility in mainstream Indian markets, keeping commercialization at a niche level.

Market Segmentation
In 2024, personal care and cosmetics accounted for **% of Mahua Butter demand in India, driven by its emollient and skin-healing properties. Traditional tribal uses contributed **%, while food and nutraceuticals—especially as a cocoa butter alternative—held **%. Industrial use in soaps and candles made up the rest. While production is concentrated in tribal belts of central India, consumption is rising in urban hubs like Delhi NCR and Maharashtra. Crude Mahua Butter dominates in volume, but demand for refined and deodorized grades is growing rapidly, especially in export markets. India exported US$ ** million valued mahua butter in 2024.

Competitive Landscape
India’s Mahua Butter market is highly fragmented, with small processors and tribal cooperatives managing most of the supply. Top 15 players account for under **% of organized production. Key companies include Jungle Remedies, Gram Mooligai, Manorama Industries, and Forest Essentials, alongside NGOs like PRADAN and Keystone Foundation. Few FMCG firms are currently involved, though startups in natural beauty and wellness are entering through direct sourcing. Scaling remains limited by logistical bottlenecks, inconsistent quality, and lack of investment in branding and value addition.

Outlook
India’s Mahua Butter market is projected to grow at a CAGR of **% through 2030, supported by global demand for sustainable plant fats and domestic interest in indigenous wellness products. With improved processing, certifications, and branding, India could boost exports beyond ** thousand tonnes by 2030 and position itself as a global supplier of cosmetic-grade Mahua Butter. Strengthening infrastructure and integrating tribal collectors into formal value chains will be critical for long-term growth.

Scope of the Report:
• Historical Years: 2018-2023
• Base Year: 2024
• Forecast Period: 2025-2030
• Units: Value (US$ Million) and Volume (Thousand Liters)
• Report Coverage: Production, Consumption, Export, and Import
• Segments Covered:
By End-use Industry (Personal Care & Cosmetics, Food & Nutraceuticals, and Industrial Applications)
By Form (Crude and RBD)
By Sales (Domestic Sales and Exports/Imports)
• Companies Profiled: The market players include, Manorama Industries, Jungle Remedies, Gram Mooligai, Phalada Agro, Vanalaya, Aadhunik Ayurveda, Organic Harvest, Forest Essentials, BioGram, Satvyk, and Others.

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