Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for butter.
Butter Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$6,288 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
LowPrevious 12 months
The latest value is below the typical range of $6,331–$7,979 USD/t.
Butter Price History
Butter Prices by Country
Butter export unit values are shown in USD/t. Compare the reporting dates as well as the values; product mix and delivery terms can differ between countries.
| Country | Latest · USD/t | YoYYear on year |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $7,512 Jul 1, 2026 | -5.4% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | $7,266 Jul 1, 2026 | -20% |
| Brazil | $4,822 Jul 1, 2026 | -15% |
| Canada | $4,541 Jul 1, 2026 | -3.9% |
| Switzerland | $4,298 Jul 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Chile | $5,258 Jul 1, 2026 | -11% |
| Georgia | $5,521 Jul 1, 2026 | -9.5% |
| Lithuania | $4,308 Jul 1, 2026 | -48% |
| New Zealand | $6,944 Jul 1, 2026 | -14% |
| United States | $4,544 Jul 1, 2026 | -35% |
| Azerbaijan | $7,790 Jun 1, 2026 | +19% |
| Czechia | $5,157 Jun 1, 2026 | -42% |
| Germany | $5,063 Jun 1, 2026 | -38% |
| Denmark | $6,341 Jun 1, 2026 | -30% |
| Estonia | $4,226 Jun 1, 2026 | -47% |
| United Kingdom | $5,164 Jun 1, 2026 | -32% |
| Greece | $8,024 Jun 1, 2026 | -30% |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $10,099 Jun 1, 2026 | +2.0% |
| Hungary | $6,850 Jun 1, 2026 | -21% |
| India | $5,650 Jun 1, 2026 | +6.3% |
| Ireland | $4,889 Jun 1, 2026 | -44% |
| Japan | $13,793 Jun 1, 2026 | +3.9% |
| Luxembourg | $10,490 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Latvia | $4,738 Jun 1, 2026 | -46% |
| Malaysia | $13,685 Jun 1, 2026 | +42% |
| Netherlands | $5,615 Jun 1, 2026 | -32% |
| Norway | $7,421 Jun 1, 2026 | +16% |
| Poland | $5,117 Jun 1, 2026 | -37% |
| Portugal | $6,519 Jun 1, 2026 | -18% |
| Serbia | $7,530 Jun 1, 2026 | -20% |
| Sweden | $4,768 Jun 1, 2026 | -44% |
| Armenia | $5,750 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Belgium | $6,094 May 1, 2026 | -31% |
| Bolivia | $7,241 May 1, 2026 | -2.4% |
| Egypt | $8,784 May 1, 2026 | +0.0% |
| Spain | $5,508 May 1, 2026 | -29% |
| Finland | $5,878 May 1, 2026 | -29% |
| Croatia | $7,673 May 1, 2026 | -18% |
| Italy | $6,219 May 1, 2026 | -25% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $7,186 May 1, 2026 | -49% |
| North Macedonia | $8,978 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Mauritius | $6,487 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Philippines | $3,729 May 1, 2026 | -25% |
| Romania | $5,936 May 1, 2026 | -23% |
| El Salvador | $7,470 May 1, 2026 | -0.9% |
| Slovakia | $5,465 May 1, 2026 | -45% |
| Slovenia | $5,228 May 1, 2026 | -51% |
| Thailand | $2,493 May 1, 2026 | -36% |
| Uzbekistan | $5,067 May 1, 2026 | -28% |
| South Africa | $6,034 May 1, 2026 | +8.3% |
| Angola | $1,116 Apr 1, 2026 | -99% |
| Côte d’Ivoire | $3,822 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Fiji | $14,136 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Indonesia | $14,037 Apr 1, 2026 | +39% |
| Iceland | $9,066 Apr 1, 2026 | +15% |
| Kazakhstan | $2,974 Apr 1, 2026 | -51% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7,222 Apr 1, 2026 | -8.1% |
| Argentina | $4,532 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Bulgaria | $6,687 Mar 1, 2026 | -11% |
| Paraguay | $4,576 Mar 1, 2026 | -24% |
| Guatemala | $8,778 Jan 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Pakistan | $7,274 Jan 1, 2026 | +6.9% |
| Colombia | $1,650 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| France | $8,717 Dec 1, 2025 | -1.0% |
| South Korea | $7,423 Dec 1, 2025 | +15% |
| Morocco | $7,296 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Singapore | $8,142 Dec 1, 2025 | -0.6% |
| Türkiye | $8,043 Dec 1, 2025 | +3.7% |
| Guyana | $5,035 Nov 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Ukraine | $7,523 Sep 1, 2025 | +4.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $714 Aug 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Ghana | $3,256 May 1, 2025 | +3105% |
| Malta | $3,662 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Oman | $8,784 May 1, 2025 | -3.9% |
| Bahrain | $4,602 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| China | $3,849 Dec 1, 2024 | -26% |
| Kuwait | $7,716 Dec 1, 2024 | +15% |
| Togo | $479 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Yemen | $2,213 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Cyprus | $3,088 Nov 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Israel | $6,949 Sep 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Peru | $9,839 Sep 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Panama | $9,198 Aug 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Cape Verde | $11,619 Apr 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $7,887 Mar 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Benin | $1,427 Dec 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Kenya | $3,220 Dec 1, 2023 | -32% |
| Uruguay | $4,622 Dec 1, 2023 | -12% |
| Botswana | $200 Sep 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Vietnam | $6,567 Aug 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Namibia | $469 Jul 1, 2023 | -67% |
| Brunei | $14,316 Jan 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Nigeria | $681 Jan 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Austria | $8,250 Dec 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Rwanda | $1,403 Dec 1, 2022 | -52% |
| Tunisia | $4,149 Aug 1, 2022 | +24% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $2,657 Jul 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Cameroon | $366 May 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Jordan | $7,281 May 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Mexico | $3,673 May 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Belarus | $4,784 Mar 1, 2022 | +2.5% |
| Moldova | $6,401 Mar 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Senegal | $2,811 Mar 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Russia | $5,494 Dec 1, 2021 | +30% |
| Ecuador | $4,190 Oct 1, 2021 | Not reported |
| Samoa | $579 Sep 1, 2021 | Not reported |
| Zambia | $1,718 Sep 1, 2021 | Not reported |
| Uganda | $4,898 Dec 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| Costa Rica | $5,931 Mar 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| United Arab Emirates | $2,730 Dec 1, 2019 | -37% |
| Nicaragua | $5,311 Apr 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Ethiopia | $6,880 Dec 1, 2018 | +33% |
| Mozambique | $790 Dec 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Honduras | $2,477 Dec 1, 2017 | -12% |
| Malawi | $1,816 Dec 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| State of Palestine | $5,655 Apr 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Zimbabwe | $6,766 Apr 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Madagascar | $1,066 Jan 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Gambia | $3,205 Jul 1, 2015 | +28% |
| Eswatini | $4,657 May 1, 2012 | Not reported |
| Iran | $3,522 Mar 1, 2010 | Not reported |
What shapes butter prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Demand driver
Food manufacturing
Butter is used as a key ingredient in processed foods, baked goods, and confectionery, driving demand from manufacturers.
Demand driver
Retail consumption
Household purchase of butter for cooking and spreading creates steady consumer demand.
Demand driver
Foodservice sector
Restaurants, catering services, and hospitality venues use butter extensively in preparation and service, influencing demand.
Quote basis
Why quoted prices can differ
Butter is typically quoted fob, commonly FOB, CIF. Compare freight, insurance and delivery point before treating two quotes as equivalent.
Butter Price Questions
- What are the typical grading criteria for unrefined shea butter?
- Unrefined shea butter is graded into two categories. Grade I must have water content not exceeding 0.05%, free fatty acids up to 1%, peroxide value up to 10 mEq O₂/kg, and insoluble impurities no more than 0.09%. Grade II allows water content up to 0.2%, free fatty acids up to 3%, peroxide value up to 15 mEq O₂/kg, and insoluble impurities up to 0.2%.
- How should butter be handled to preserve its quality during storage?
- Butter should be kept at temperatures below 10 °C and protected from light to prevent oxidation. It must be stored in airtight containers to avoid absorption of odors and moisture, which can lead to rancidity. Regular monitoring of moisture and free fatty acid levels helps ensure the product remains within acceptable quality limits.