The projected butter and ghee production in India shows a steady increase from 213.5 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 230.3 thousand metric tons in 2028. This represents a year-on-year growth of approximately 2% from 2024 to 2025, and 1.9% from 2025 to 2026. The expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five years is around 2%.
In 2023, the production was at 209.3 thousand metric tons, highlighting consistent growth in this sector. Looking ahead, factors to watch for include changes in consumer preferences, government policies affecting dairy industry growth, and advancements in production technologies that might impact production rates and efficiency.
