World - Butter - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingProduction of Butter From Milk
Butter is a dairy product that is made from milk through a process called churning. Churning helps separate the milk into two components: butterfat and buttermilk. The process involves agitating the cream until the fat globules clump together and separate from the liquid.
The first step in butter production is obtaining the milk. The milk can come from different sources, such as cows, goats, or sheep. One of the most common sources is cow's milk, which is readily available and widely used.
Once the milk is obtained, it undergoes a pasteurization process, which involves heating the milk to kill any potentially harmful bacteria. Pasteurization helps ensure the safety and quality of the butter produced.
After pasteurization, the milk is cooled and then skimmed to remove any excess cream. The remaining cream is then stored and allowed to ripen for a period of time, typically around 12-24 hours. Ripening helps develop the flavor of the butter.
Churning is the key step in butter production. The cream is agitated in a churn, either manually or with the help of machines. As the cream is agitated, the fat globules collide and stick together, forming larger fat globules. These fat globules clump together and separate from the liquid, which is the buttermilk. The buttermilk is drained off, leaving behind the butterfat.
Once the butterfat is obtained, it goes through further processing to enhance its texture and flavor. This process is called kneading or working the butter. During this stage, small amounts of salt can be added to enhance the taste and act as a preservative.
The final step in butter production is packaging and storage. The butter is typically shaped into blocks or sticks and wrapped in aluminum foil or parchment paper to protect it from air and light. Proper storage is crucial to maintain the quality and freshness of the butter.
Overall, the production of butter from milk involves several steps including milk pasteurization, cream ripening, churning, working the butter, and packaging. Each step is important in producing high-quality butter with a desirable flavor and texture.
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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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
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- 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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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.
The market of butter and ghee fluctuated wildly, finally rising from X billion USD in 2007 to X billion USD in 2015. Over the last year, the market dropped by X% in value terms.
New Zealand seized control of the butter and ghee market. In 2014, New Zealand exported X thousand tons of butter and ghee totaling X USD, X% over the previous year. Its primary trading partner was China, where it supplied X% of its total but