Understanding Butter prices
Raw materials and production
Dairy products originate from milk processed into different commercial forms. Whole milk powder retains milk fat, skim milk powder has much less fat, butter concentrates fat and cheese follows its own processing route. Specifications distinguish these products.
Applications and consumption
Food manufacturers, households and food service consume dairy ingredients in beverages, bakery products and many other foods. Powder, butter and cheese demand can move differently. Processing capacity and product choices influence how milk supply is allocated among outputs.
What affects Butter prices?
Milk production, feed costs, seasonal conditions, processing output and international buying influence dairy prices. Stocks and transport affect availability. An auction result for a specified dairy product and delivery period is not a universal retail price for all milk-derived foods.
How to read Butter price today
This page follows Butter in Global Dairy Trade. The price type is Winning auction price, with values expressed in USD/t. Compare quotations only after matching the product specification, unit, market and publication period. Changes in the chart describe the recorded series; they do not measure every transaction in the wider market. A local purchase may include freight, processing, taxes or dealer margins. Differences in quality or delivery conditions can therefore produce a different final cost even when the reference price is unchanged.
The displayed date or period identifies the latest publication available. Weekly, quarterly, annual, auction or effective-date records follow their own schedule and should not be read as continuous live quotations.
Further reading: FAO — commodity markets and trade ↗
Frequently asked questions about Butter
What is Butter price today?
The latest available value is 4,740.00 USD/t, for 10/6/2026. It represents Winning auction price. Check the displayed period and market before treating it as a quotation for a purchase today. The displayed date or period identifies the latest publication available. Weekly, quarterly, annual, auction or effective-date records follow their own schedule and should not be read as continuous live quotations.
What affects Butter prices?
Milk production, feed costs, seasonal conditions, processing output and international buying influence dairy prices. Stocks and transport affect availability. An auction result for a specified dairy product and delivery period is not a universal retail price for all milk-derived foods.
What is Butter used for in everyday life and industry?
Food manufacturers, households and food service consume dairy ingredients in beverages, bakery products and many other foods. Powder, butter and cheese demand can move differently. Processing capacity and product choices influence how milk supply is allocated among outputs.
Why can local Butter prices differ from this chart?
Local offers may include delivery, processing, taxes and commercial margins. Differences in quality, product form, market and contract timing can also change the price. Compare the same specification and unit before drawing conclusions.
Where can I compare historical Butter prices?
Use the price chart and dated history table on this page, or download the CSV. Choose a period and keep the market, product and units consistent. Missing publication dates are not filled with invented observations.