Sub Product
Grass-Fed Ghee Butter, Organic Ghee Butter, Traditional Ghee Butter
Raw Materials
Cow Milk Butter
HS Code
040590
Last Updated
2026-05-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Ghee Butter market coverage spans 151 countries.
- 1,098 exporter companies and 1,489 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 5,070 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 3 premium suppliers and 1 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-23.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Ghee Butter
Analyze 5,070 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Ghee Butter.
Ghee Butter Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Ghee Butter to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Ghee Butter: United Kingdom (+1079.1%), China (+359.1%), Argentina (-70.8%).
Ghee Butter Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Ghee Butter country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Ghee Butter transaction unit prices: United Kingdom (38.13 USD / kg), United States (26.58 USD / kg), Netherlands (19.50 USD / kg), Italy (14.71 USD / kg), Mexico (13.77 USD / kg), 9 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | -2.8% | 27 | 17.46 USD / kg (5,622.605 kg) | 19.74 USD / kg (1,590.542 kg) | 18.85 USD / kg (1,468.662 kg) | - (-) | 14.73 USD / kg (408.902 kg) | 14.71 USD / kg (408.902 kg) | ||||||
| India | -0.4% | 4,432 | 7.26 USD / kg (1,394,908.079 kg) | 7.23 USD / kg (1,844,422.109 kg) | 7.36 USD / kg (1,915,577.203 kg) | 7.23 USD / kg (1,774,456.627 kg) | 6.91 USD / kg (622,322.113 kg) | 6.88 USD / kg (1,038,666.65 kg) | ||||||
| New Zealand | +23.5% | 96 | 7.30 USD / kg (731,800 kg) | 6.84 USD / kg (389,550 kg) | 7.19 USD / kg (857,089.92 kg) | 6.87 USD / kg (187,498.92 kg) | 7.40 USD / kg (1,029,880.352 kg) | 7.24 USD / kg (780,209.92 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -19.5% | 62 | 23.33 USD / kg (3,737.67 kg) | 18.54 USD / kg (57,571 kg) | 7.35 USD / kg (208,970 kg) | 14.45 USD / kg (-) | 11.75 USD / kg (282,173.782 kg) | 26.58 USD / kg (133,369.07 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | +7.3% | 53 | 18.36 USD / kg (465 kg) | 18.51 USD / kg (3,759.9 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 5.91 USD / kg (155,016.724 kg) | 19.50 USD / kg (1,754.82 kg) | ||||||
| United Arab Emirates | +52.0% | 48 | 2.13 USD / kg (3,487 kg) | 0.57 USD / kg (2,500 kg) | - (-) | 7.34 USD / kg (226,840 kg) | 5.05 USD / kg (10,527.94 kg) | 6.99 USD / kg (124,860 kg) | ||||||
| China | +359.1% | 21 | 5.49 USD / kg (45,363.602 kg) | 5.49 USD / kg (45,363.602 kg) | 1.00 USD / kg (3 kg) | 5.49 USD / kg (113,407.203 kg) | 3.19 USD / kg (45,368.602 kg) | 5.39 USD / kg (45,363.602 kg) | ||||||
| Belgium | -9.2% | 19 | 7.37 USD / kg (3,750 kg) | 7.63 USD / kg (2,975 kg) | 7.52 USD / kg (7,500 kg) | 7.62 USD / kg (11,500 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United Kingdom | +1079.1% | 14 | - (-) | 27.13 USD / kg (108 kg) | - (-) | 9.12 USD / kg (752 kg) | 1.00 USD / kg (2 kg) | 38.13 USD / kg (135 kg) | ||||||
| Malaysia | -56.7% | 13 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.76 USD / kg (30,880 kg) | - (-) |
Ghee Butter Global Supply Chain Coverage
2,587 companies
1,098 exporters and 1,489 importers are mapped for Ghee Butter.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Ghee Butter, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Ghee Butter Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
1,098 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Ghee Butter. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Ghee Butter Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
3 premium Ghee Butter suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
IDCA Limited
New Zealand
Catalog
ITC Limited
India
Food Manufacturing
Compagnia Alimentare Italiana S.p.A.
Italy
Food ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Become a Premium Supplier to join the Tridge Supply Chain Network and advance your marketing and export channel strategy.
Ghee Butter Global Supplier Catalog Offers and Export Pricing Opportunities
Compare 1 Ghee Butter supplier listings by origin, Incoterms, minimum volume, and offer price to identify export-ready sourcing opportunities.
Ghee Butter Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 1,098 total exporter companies in the Ghee Butter supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Egypt)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Food PackagingCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-03
Industries: Food WholesalersOnline Retail And FulfillmentFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Bahrain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: OthersFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: RetailDistribution / Wholesale
(New Zealand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Ghee Butter Global Exporter Coverage
1,098 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Ghee Butter supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Ghee Butter opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Top Exporting Countries for Ghee Butter (HS Code 040590) in 2024
For Ghee Butter in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 170,336,751 kg | 1,084,573,575.54 USD |
| 2 | Netherlands | 68,048,885 kg | 558,731,945.822 USD |
| 3 | Belgium | 23,194,911.17 kg | 196,185,231.997 USD |
| 4 | Germany | 20,558,620 kg | 177,092,915.885 USD |
| 5 | India | 24,706,375 kg | 162,427,865.319 USD |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 13,864,857 kg | 119,070,316.715 USD |
| 7 | Spain | 8,249,349 kg | 69,041,669.807 USD |
| 8 | Ireland | 3,934,424 kg | 29,797,261.906 USD |
| 9 | United States | 13,836,518 kg | 28,441,872 USD |
| 10 | Australia | 4,122,168.6 kg | 25,100,118.912 USD |
Ghee Butter Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
Track Ghee Butter exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.
Ghee Butter Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
1,489 importer companies are mapped for Ghee Butter demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Ghee Butter Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 1,489 total importer companies tracked for Ghee Butter. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-23
Industries: Food WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Malaysia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersGrocery StoresOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Malaysia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-26
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kuwait)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-18
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersFood WholesalersFood ManufacturingCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
1,489 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Ghee Butter.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Ghee Butter buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Ghee Butter (HS Code 040590) in 2024
For Ghee Butter in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 32,845,083 kg | 276,265,807.974 USD |
| 2 | Belgium | 29,332,059.33 kg | 225,045,074.872 USD |
| 3 | Mexico | 27,591,398 kg | 163,679,733 USD |
| 4 | Germany | 17,541,706.878 kg | 136,875,818.662 USD |
| 5 | Philippines | 18,144,564.81 kg | 107,617,113 USD |
| 6 | Netherlands | 12,993,773 kg | 90,755,419.492 USD |
| 7 | United States | 21,371,578 kg | 74,079,740 USD |
| 8 | Thailand | 11,372,026.493 kg | 70,097,554.98 USD |
| 9 | Poland | 8,149,737.605 kg | 67,303,420 USD |
| 10 | Malaysia | 9,656,897.01 kg | 60,786,553.812 USD |
Ghee Butter Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Ghee Butter origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Ghee Butter
Ghee Butter Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Ghee Butter wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Ghee Butter wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (7.12 USD / kg), India (6.05 USD / kg), Nepal (0.92 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 6.18 USD / kg | 6.23 USD / kg | 6.14 USD / kg | 6.09 USD / kg | 6.09 USD / kg | 6.05 USD / kg | ||||||
| Nepal | 0.29 USD / kg | 0.32 USD / kg | 0.54 USD / kg | 0.69 USD / kg | 0.72 USD / kg | 0.92 USD / kg | ||||||
| Ukraine | 7.10 USD / kg | 6.69 USD / kg | 6.75 USD / kg | 6.32 USD / kg | 8.04 USD / kg | 7.12 USD / kg |
Ghee Butter Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Ghee Butter wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 3 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
Latest Ghee Butter Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Ghee Butter wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 2026-05-01 | घिउ ************** * | 0.46 USD / kg | |
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| 2026-05-01 | Мас** ******* *** ** ********** ***** * ******* **** | 7.17 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | घिउ ********** * | 0.51 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormShelf-stable
Industry PositionProcessed Dairy Fat Product
Market
Ghee (clarified butter) is a concentrated milkfat product used globally as a cooking fat, with especially strong demand in South Asia and in diaspora and Middle East markets. FAOSTAT groups production reporting under “Butter and ghee”, where India is a key production center by volume. Cross-border trade is typically captured under HS 0405 milkfat product categories (including anhydrous butteroil/butteroil/ghee), with flows influenced by dairy fat price cycles, trade policies, and destination quality/labeling requirements. Compared with butter, ghee’s very low water and non-fat solids content supports longer ambient storage and wider distribution without a continuous cold chain.
Specification
Major VarietiesCow ghee, Buffalo ghee
Physical Attributes
- Clarified fat with characteristic developed flavor and physical structure (e.g., granular or smooth depending on process and cooling).
- Color ranges from pale to golden yellow depending on feed, species, and processing conditions.
Compositional Metrics
- Milkfat content is typically specified at a minimum of 99.6% m/m for ghee under Codex milkfat products standard.
- Moisture and non-fat solids are minimized via clarification; buyers commonly specify water/moisture, free fatty acids, peroxide value, and sensory attributes (absence of rancid/off-flavors).
Grades
- Codex Standard for Milkfat Products (CXS 280-1973) definitions and compositional requirements are commonly referenced for ghee/butteroil/anhydrous milkfat trade alignment.
Packaging
- Retail: glass jars, PET/HDPE jars, or metal tins with oxygen and light barrier considerations.
- Industrial/foodservice: sealed tins, pails, or drums; inert-gas flushing may be used to limit oxidation.
ProcessingLow water activity and low moisture support ambient storage; oxidation control is a key quality consideration during storage and distribution.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Raw milk/cream sourcing → cream separation (or butter input) → clarification (heating to remove water and milk solids) → filtration/centrifugation → controlled cooling (texture development) → packaging (often airtight) → ambient distribution and retail/foodservice.
Demand Drivers
- Culinary use as a cooking fat in South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines.
- Shelf-stable positioning and suitability for ambient distribution compared with butter.
- Diaspora consumption and specialty/ethnic retail demand in North America and Europe.
- Food manufacturing and foodservice use where butter flavor or dairy fat functionality is desired with longer storage life.
Temperature
- Typically stored and shipped as an ambient-stable fat; avoid prolonged heat exposure that accelerates oxidative rancidity.
- Protect from light and high oxygen ingress to preserve flavor and shelf stability.
Atmosphere Control
- Airtight packaging and, where used, inert-gas flushing (e.g., nitrogen) can help reduce oxygen exposure and oxidation during filling and storage.
Shelf Life
- Longer shelf life than butter is enabled by near-total removal of water and non-fat solids; practical shelf life remains sensitive to oxidation, initial quality (e.g., FFA/peroxide), and packaging barrier performance.
Risks
Dairy Supply Shock HighGhee supply and pricing are tightly linked to global milkfat availability; heat stress, drought-driven feed impacts, and animal disease outbreaks can reduce milk yields and tighten milkfat supply, leading to sharp price volatility and potential trade disruptions.Diversify origin sourcing where possible, qualify multiple processors, monitor dairy feed and herd-health indicators, and align inventory/contracting to manage dairy fat price cycles.
Food Fraud HighHigh-value dairy fats are vulnerable to adulteration (e.g., blending with non-dairy fats or mislabeling), which can trigger recalls, regulatory actions, and brand/reputation damage.Use specification-based procurement, routine authenticity testing (fatty-acid/sterol profiling where appropriate), supplier audits, and tamper-evident packaging with traceability.
Oxidative Rancidity MediumOxidation during storage or distribution can degrade flavor and reduce usable shelf life, especially with poor barrier packaging, high oxygen exposure, or prolonged warm storage.Specify low-oxygen packaging, consider inert-gas flushing, manage storage temperatures, and track peroxide/FFA limits in quality programs.
Regulatory Compliance MediumImport requirements may reference Codex definitions/composition, labeling rules (including allergen and origin claims), and allowable additives for the relevant food category, creating compliance risk for exporters and private-label buyers.Map destination regulations to Codex-aligned specifications (CXS 280 and GSFA food category provisions) and implement robust label and documentation controls.
Sustainability
- High greenhouse-gas footprint exposure associated with dairy supply chains (enteric methane and feed production), creating ESG scrutiny for dairy fat products.
- Land and water pressures linked to feed production for dairy herds, with climate-driven variability affecting milk availability and costs.
Labor & Social
- Smallholder-linked supply chains in major producing regions can increase variability in traceability and quality management without robust collection and testing systems.
- Animal welfare expectations and compliance requirements can affect market access and buyer qualification in some importing markets.
Sources
Ghee Butter Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Ghee Butter market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
France
India
New Zealand
Pakistan
United States
Bangladesh
Belgium
Malaysia
United Arab Emirates
Russia
China
Iran
All country market pages: France, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, United States, Bangladesh, Belgium, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Russia, China, Iran, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Egypt, South Africa, Netherlands, Turkiye, Australia, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Ethiopia, United Kingdom, Spain, Morocco, Canada, Ireland, Nigeria, Belarus, Peru, Kuwait, Nepal, Syria, Denmark, Iraq, Qatar, Oman, Poland, Yemen, Greece, Sri Lanka, Serbia, Uruguay, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Philippines, Vietnam, Lebanon, Sweden, Chile, Mexico, Bhutan, Indonesia, Singapore, Armenia, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, South Korea, Ukraine, Switzerland, Czechia, Hong Kong, Japan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lithuania, Bahrain, Slovenia, Panama, Fiji, Jordan, Brazil, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Argentina, Togo, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Romania, Uzbekistan, Andorra, Albania, Angola, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Djibouti, Estonia, Finland, Gabon, Ghana, Gambia, Guyana, Honduras, Croatia, Hungary, Israel, Iceland, Jamaica, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Liberia, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Mauritania, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nicaragua, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Portugal, Paraguay, Rwanda, Seychelles, Senegal, El Salvador, Swaziland, East Timor, Tunisia, Taiwan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Raw materials: Cow Milk Butter
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