Key Market Indicators
China's butter consumption is expected to increase slightly in the coming years, reaching 225.4 thousand metric tons by 2026. In 2021, the country came in fifth place, with 219 thousand metric tons consumed. Russia came in first with the same amount. Germany, France, and Russia were numbers two, three, and four in the ranking, respectively. Meanwhile, China's butter production is expected to decline slightly in the coming years, reaching 71,610 metric tons by 2026. In 2021, the country was ranked 17th, with Belgium topping the list at 75,640 metric tons. New Zealand, Germany, and France were numbers two, three, and four in the ranking, respectively.