Butter and Spreads

Butter in Israel had a very high customs tax of 126-140%. This made importing butter unviable for players in the category, except for specific importers allowed to import small amount without the customs tax attached. In 2019, the country started to…

Retail sales of butter saw accelerated growth in current value terms in 2023. Growth was boosted by the lifting of pandemic-related measures, which saw a revival in offline consumption, combined with an enhanced consumer awareness of Western cuisine.…

Butter and spreads is expected to register double-digit current value growth, though volumes sales are expected to fall. While the economic outlook is improving, inflation still remains high and this is expected to dampen volume sales. In addition,…

Butter consumption in Ecuador is relatively low compared to other countries in the region. This is due in part to the availability of cheaper alternatives such as margarine, which are more commonly used for both cooking and baking. Margarine has a…

Butter has long been a staple dairy ingredient in German cuisine, with a rich history and cultural significance. After two years of pandemic-driven home seclusion, which benefited the consumption of butter as cooking and baking were adopted as…