Buttermilk production in the UK is projected to increase steadily from 132.71 Thousand Metric Tons in 2024 to 141.66 Thousand Metric Tons by 2028. This forecast indicates a consistent upward trend in production over the five-year period.
The year-on-year growth rates are as follows: 2024 to 2025 sees a growth of 1.73%, 2025 to 2026 is 1.68%, 2026 to 2027 is 1.61%, and 2027 to 2028 is 1.55%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for this period is approximately 1.64%.
Future trends to watch for include potential influences from consumer preferences for healthier dairy alternatives, shifts in international trade agreements post-Brexit, and technological advancements in dairy production impacting efficiencies and volumes.