World - Butter - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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The butter manufacturing process involves several steps that transform cream into the smooth and creamy butter we enjoy. This process can be divided into the following stages:
1. Collection and Storage of Cream
The first step in butter manufacturing is to collect fresh cream from dairy farms. The cream is typically obtained by separating it from milk using a centrifugal cream separator. The collected cream is then stored in refrigerated tanks until further processing.
2. Pasteurization
Before butter production, the cream undergoes pasteurization to kill any harmful bacteria. The cream is heated to a specific temperature (usually around 72°C) for a predetermined time and then rapidly cooled. Pasteurization ensures the safety and quality of the butter.
3. Cream Ripening
Ripening is an essential step that influences the flavor and texture of the butter. During this stage, bacteria cultures are added to the cream, which ferments the lactose into lactic acid. The acidity level increases, creating a distinctive butter flavor.
4. Churning
The cream is then ready for churning, which is the process of agitating the cream to separate the fat from the buttermilk. Churning can be done in traditional churns or in modern mechanical churns. The agitation causes the fat globules in the cream to collide and eventually clump together, forming butter grains.
5. Washing and Working
The butter grains are then separated from the buttermilk and are thoroughly washed with cold water. This washing process helps remove any remaining buttermilk, which could cause the butter to spoil quickly. After washing, the butter is worked or kneaded to improve its texture and remove any excess water.
6. Salt Addition
In many cases, salt is added to butter to enhance flavor and act as a preservative. The salt can be mixed with the butter during the working stage or added separately as salted butter.
7. Packaging and Storage
The final step involves packaging the butter into suitable containers. Butter can be packed in blocks, tubs, or individually wrapped portions. It is then stored in refrigerated conditions to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
This butter manufacturing process ensures the production of high-quality butter that meets the required standards of taste, texture, and safety.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global butter market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 886 - Butter of Cow Milk
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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- How to outsource production to other countries
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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The butter market is projected to experience steady growth over the next seven years, driven by increasing demand worldwide. Market performance is expected to see a CAGR of +1.8% in volume and +3.5% in value from 2023 to 2030.
This year global butter production is anticipated to keep up with ha last year, amounting to 5.6M tons. The EU is forecast to decrease butter exports due to a slight drop in production amid an increase in demand. Butter exports from New Zealand are not forecast to grow due to increased competition with UHT cream for food service being increasingly in demand.
The global trade in butter amounted to X million USD in 2015, fluctuating wildly over the period under review. A significant drop in 2009 was followed by a recovery over the next two years, until exports decreased again
New Zealand continued its dominance in the global butter trade. In 2014, New Zealand exported X thousand tons of butter totaling X million USD, X% over the previous year. Its primary trading partner was China, where it supplied X% of its tota
Global butter and ghee consumption amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, remaining constant against the previous year level.
Global butter and ghee exports amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, coming down by -X% against the previous year level.
Global butter and ghee imports amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, descending by -X% against the previous year level.
In 2015, the countries with the highest levels of butter and ghee production were Turkey (X thousand tons), Iran (X thousand tons), Syria (X thousand tons), together accounting for X% of total output.
The global butter and ghee market fluctuated wildly, finally rising from X billion USD in 2007 to X billion USD in 2015.