France: Butter Market 2025

Butter Market Size in France

The French butter market totaled $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.9% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Butter Production in France

In value terms, butter production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 47%. Butter production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Butter Exports

Exports from France

For the third consecutive year, France recorded growth in shipments abroad of butter, which increased by 4.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, butter exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +41.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of butter exports from France, with a combined 33% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +33.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for butter exported from France were Belgium ($X), South Korea ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 32% share of total exports.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +40.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average butter export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 15% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, butter export price increased by +27.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 39% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per ton) and Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Butter Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of butter imported into France amounted to X tons, picking up by 7.3% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, butter imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 65%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) were the main suppliers of butter imports to France, together accounting for 81% of total imports. Germany, Poland, Finland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +34.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Ireland ($X) appeared to be the largest butter suppliers to France, together accounting for 81% of total imports. Germany, Poland, Finland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

Finland, with a CAGR of +39.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average butter import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, butter import price increased by +65.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 56%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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