The global lactose-free butter market is estimated to reach USD 311 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 603 million by 2033. According to Future Market Insights (FMI), the lactose-free butter market is poised to expand at 7% CAGR, over the forecast period. Lactose-free butter either contains very less or no lactose. Cream, which is lactose-free, is used for obtaining lactose-free butter.
With the rising prevalence of lactose intolerance across the globe, the demand for lactose-free dairy products such as lactose-free milk and lactose-free butter is surging. Citing this trend, the demand for lactose-free butter is projected to surge over the forecast period.
The growing trend of veganism and increasing expenditure for such products is expected to increase. This is anticipated to facilitate growth in the lactose-free butter market.
Lactose-free butter manufacturers are catering to the demand for low-fat butter along with the lactose-free claim as well. As lactose-free butter is available only in regular flavors, manufacturers are introducing other flavors to capitalize on growing demand.
Lactose-free butter is mostly used for retail use, however, several manufacturers are producing lactose-free butter for consumers, especially vegans. Also, numerous food service operators in Latin America and Western Europe have shifted to lactose-free butter in the bakery sector. Due to the increasing demand for vegan and lactose-free food products.
Further, the inclination towards clean-label food, which includes organic, gluten-free, non-GMO, etc. may boost the market. Thus, some manufacturers are introducing organic lactose-free butter using organic cream as the source.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Global Lactose-free Butter Market Valuation in 2022 | USD 299.52 million |
| Estimated Global Market Share in 2023 | USD 311 million |
| Forecasted Global Market Size by 2033 | USD 603 million |
| Projected Global Market Growth Rate from 2023 to 2033 | 7% CAGR |
| Market Share of Top 3 Companies | 39.4% |
| Market Statistics | Details |
|---|---|
| Jan to Jun (H1), 2021 (A) | 7% |
| Jul to Dec (H2), 2021 (A) | 5% |
| Jan to Jun (H1), 2022 Projected (P) | 6% |
| Jan to Jun (H1), 2022 Outlook (O) | 6% |
| Jul to Dec (H2), 2022 Outlook (O) | 5% |
| Jul to Dec (H2), 2022 Projected (P) | 6% |
| BPS Change : H1,2022 (O) - H1,2021 (A) | 5.9% |
| BPS Change : H1,2022 (O) - H1,2022 (P) | 6% |
| BPS Change: H2, 2022 (O) - H2, 2021 (A) | 5% |
| BPS Change: H2, 2022 (O) - H2, 2022 (P) | 4% |
According to the previous market survey reports, the overall lactose-free butter business in the year 2018 was pegged at around USD 271 million. Though the demand for lactose-free butter hiked in the following years, the overall sales dropped significantly in the years 2020 and 2021. Constraints on the supply side along with obstruction of retail sales channels presented a severe blow until the first quarter of 2022. However, the lactose-free butter producers witnessed some revival in 2022 and by its end, the net market valuation reached USD 299.52 million.
Interestingly enough, the pandemic period also opened up the opportunity for market players to include the product on online platforms. Future Market Insights projects the lactose-free butter market to remain steady in comparison to the CAGR of 2.5% witnessed between 2018 and 2022.
Brazil to Dominate the Latin America Lactose-free Butter Market
According to FMI, the prevalence of lactose intolerance is improving the demand for lactose-free butter in Brazil. It is found that 50 to 60% of the people in Latin America are lactose intolerant, particularly in Brazil.
This is expected to provide remunerative growth opportunities for lactose-free butter manufacturers in Latin America over the forecast period.
| Regional Market Comparison | Global Market Share in Percentage |
|---|---|
| United States | 17.9% |
| Germany | 5.3% |
| Japan | 4.8% |
| Australia | 1.2% |
Germany and France to Influence the European Lactose-free Butter Market
Lactose-free dairy products are witnessing an increased demand over the past few years in France, opines FMI. Demand for lactose-free butter is increasing among health-conscious consumers, especially in France.
Lactose-free dairy butter consists of the same nutrients as that present in dairy butter. This is expected to result in a surging demand for lactose-free butter in the coming years.
Increasing consumption of lactose-free butter in countries such as Germany and France is encouraging manufacturers to produce in larger quantities to meet the rising demand. Furthermore, Germany is expected to account for the maximum market share in Europe, followed by France, over the assessment period.
| Regional Markets | CAGR (2023 to 2033) |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 7.9% |
| China | 5.2% |
| India | 12.4% |
Spreadable Lactose-free Butter is a Widely Preferred Product Type
Spreadable lactose-free butter is expected to account for the maximum market share over the forecast period. This can be attributed to low cholesterol and low-fat content and its ability to maintain a soft texture even at a very low temperature which makes it easy to spread.
Owing to a rise in demand, key players are adopting new and updated technologies to increase their production across the globe. This is likely to positively influence the sales of the lactose-free butter market in the near future.
| Category | Top Segment |
|---|---|
| By Application | Household or Retail Sector |
| By Distribution Channel | Supermarket or Hypermarket |
| Category | Market Share in Percentage |
|---|---|
| By Application | 43.6% |
| By Distribution Channel | 31.8% |
Online Channel to Influence Market Growth
Since e-commerce is gradually becoming a primarily preferred channel by consumers for grocery purchasing, lactose-free butter suppliers are looking forward to introducing their products on online portals for business expansion. Thus, the online channel is predicted to continue exhibiting high growth through the forecast period.
Competition Landscape: Top Companies in the Lactose-free Butter Market
The overall market is fragmented globally, with key companies including Arla Foods, Challenge Dairy, Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery, Agropur, and Upfield controlling a sizable portion of the revenue share. Given the market's enormous potential and limited entry barriers, new players are entering quickly which is anticipated to diversify the market further.
Existing players are focusing on introducing and innovating a wide variety of products to attract a sizable number of customers and enhance brand loyalty. In areas where there is a high demand for lactose-free butter new start-ups have emerged making the regions competitive in recent years.
Challenge Dairy Foods Inc., which is a Dublin-based business, announced in December 2021 to launch a lactose-free butter with the essence of avocado oil. Besides naturally obtained avocado oils, this new premium lactose-free butter also claims to have consisted of premium omega fatty acids and sea salt.
Reese's Company debuted its lactose-free peanut butter cups in March 2023 which are created with plant-based components. These brand-new vegan peanut butter cups are coated in chocolate derived from oats and rice and have with same traditional peanut butter.
The natural peanut butter company EATNUF from Singapore declared in October 2022 that it is going to increase its market share in Malaysia and China in forthcoming years. The business planned to begin offering black sesame seed spread alongside its traditional almond and cashew nut butter within a year on online shopping channels.
IKEA announced in February 2023 its intentions to ‘remove or replace’ dairy items from all its stores in order to reduce its carbon impact. A 2022 Sustainability Report from this Swedish retailer looked at how the business may become climate-positive by 2030.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Forecast Period | 2023 to 2033 |
| Historical Data Available for | 2018 to 2022 |
| Market Analysis | USD million or billion for Value and MT for Volume |
| Key Regions Covered | North America; Latin America; Europe; East Asia; South Asia; Oceania; and the Middle East & Africa |
| Key Countries Covered | The United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, France, Russia, Poland, China, India, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, GCC Countries, North Africa, South Africa, and Turkey |
| Key Segments Covered | By Product Type, By Nature, By Source, By End Use, By Distribution Channel, and By Region |
| Key Companies Profiled | Agropur Dairy Cooperative; Challenge Dairy Company; Parmalat S.p.A; Uelzena Ingredients; CAPSA Food Company; Valio Ltd.; Butterfields Butter LLC; Miyoko’s Creamery; Molkerei Biedermann AG; The Kraft Heinz Company; The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.; Cargill Inc.; Corbion Inc.; Kerry Group PLC; Ingredion Incorporated; Chr Hasen A/S; Dupont Company; Kellogg Company; General Mills, Inc. |
| Report Coverage | Market Forecast, Company Share Analysis, Competition Intelligence, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and Threats Analysis, Market Dynamics and Challenges, and Strategic Growth Initiatives |
| Customization & Pricing | Available upon Request |
The market reached a valuation of USD 299.52 million in 2022.
Cargill Inc., Corbion Inc., and Kerry Group PLC are the key market players.
The household or retail sector pushes at 43.6% of the market growth.
The market is valued at USD 311 million in 2023.
The market is estimated to reach USD 603 million by 2033.
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