U.S. - Butter And Dairy Spreads - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Butter And Dairy Spreads Prices in the United States

U.S. Butter And Dairy Spreads Import Price per Ton in June 2022

In June 2022, the butter and dairy spreads price per ton amounted to $8.7K (CIF, US), with an increase of 28% against the previous month. Over the last five months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +4.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Ireland ($9.1K per ton), while the price for the UK ($3.7K per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Butter And Dairy Spreads Import Prices by Type

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplied products. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was dairy spreads ($10.2K per ton), while the price for butter totaled $8.9K per ton.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by butter (+3.5%).

U.S. Butter And Dairy Spreads Imports

Butter and dairy spreads imports into the United States contracted markedly to 4.1K tons in August 2022, shrinking by -35% compared with July 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in July 2022 when imports increased by 74% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of 6.3K tons, and then fell markedly in the following month.

In value terms, butter and dairy spreads imports shrank significantly to $36M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in July 2022 with an increase of 70% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of $54M, and then reduced remarkably in the following month.

U.S. Butter And Dairy Spreads Imports by Type

In August 2022, butter (4K tons) was the main type of butter and dairy spreads supplied to the United States, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by dairy spreads (61 tons), with a 1.5% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of butter totaled +4.2%.

In value terms, butter ($36M) constituted the largest type of butter and dairy spreads supplied to the United States, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by dairy spreads ($625K), with a 1.7% share of total imports.

U.S. Butter And Dairy Spreads Imports by Country

In June 2022, Ireland (3K tons) constituted the largest butter and dairy spreads supplier to the United States, accounting for a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, butter and dairy spreads imports from Ireland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (201 tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by New Zealand (141 tons), with a 3.9% share.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Ireland stood at +8.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: France (-4.6% per month) and New Zealand (-22.2% per month).

In value terms, Ireland ($27M) constituted the largest supplier of butter and dairy spreads to the United States, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($1.7M), with a 5.5% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 3.7% share.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from Ireland stood at +14.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: France (-2.3% per month) and New Zealand (-19.2% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for butter and dairy spreads in the U.S.. 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 983 - Butter and Ghee of Sheep Milk
  • FCL 1022 - Butter of Goat Milk
  • FCL 952 - Butter of Buffalo Milk
  • FCL 886 - Butter of Cow Milk

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
    25. Yield, 2012–2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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