Parent Product
Buttermilk
Last Updated
2026-06-29
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Conventional Buttermilk market coverage spans 15 countries.
- 12 exporter companies and 21 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 148 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 4 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-29.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Conventional Buttermilk
Analyze 148 supplier-linked transactions across the top 4 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Conventional Buttermilk.
Conventional Buttermilk Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Conventional Buttermilk to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Conventional Buttermilk: India (-22.4%), South Africa (+3.9%).
Conventional Buttermilk Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-08, benchmark Conventional Buttermilk country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Conventional Buttermilk transaction unit prices: Singapore (2.88 USD / kg), United States (2.84 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | -22.4% | 133 | 1.00 USD / kg (104,375.109 kg) | 0.78 USD / kg (86,224.74 kg) | 0.80 USD / kg (45,458.268 kg) | 0.79 USD / kg (37,825.89 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Singapore | - | 5 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.88 USD / kg (49,850 kg) | - (-) | 2.88 USD / kg (49,975 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | - | 3 | - (-) | 2.70 USD / kg (95,550 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.84 USD / kg (100,000 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Africa | +3.9% | 7 | - (-) | 4.33 USD / kg (12 kg) | 4.33 USD / kg (6 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Conventional Buttermilk Global Supply Chain Coverage
33 companies
12 exporters and 21 importers are mapped for Conventional Buttermilk.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Conventional Buttermilk, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Conventional Buttermilk Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
12 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Conventional Buttermilk. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Conventional Buttermilk Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 12 total exporter companies in the Conventional Buttermilk supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-23
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: Philippines
Supplying Products: Buttermilk, Milk Powder, Skimmed Milk Preparation +5
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Buttermilk, Milk Powder, Casein Protein +5
(Singapore)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-01
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: India, Bangladesh, Philippines, Vietnam, United States
Supplying Products: Whey Powder, Milk Powder, Skimmed Milk Preparation +5
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Philippines, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Mexico
Supplying Products: Aquafeed, Nutrient Powder, Vitamin Raw Material +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-28
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United Arab Emirates, New Zealand
Supplying Products: Ghee Butter, Peanut Oil, Milled Rice +5
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Pakistan, United Kingdom, United States, Iraq, Poland, Australia, Romania, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, Egypt
Supplying Products: Pickled Cucumber, Yogurt, Chili Paste +5
Conventional Buttermilk Global Exporter Coverage
12 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Conventional Buttermilk supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Conventional Buttermilk Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
21 importer companies are mapped for Conventional Buttermilk demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Conventional Buttermilk Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 21 total importer companies tracked for Conventional Buttermilk. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Slovakia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: Ukraine
(Pakistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(Philippines)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Animal ProductionBeverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Philippines)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-01
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(Philippines)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
21 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Conventional Buttermilk.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Conventional Buttermilk buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormRefrigerated Liquid
Industry PositionProcessed Dairy Product
Market
Conventional buttermilk is a fermented dairy product supplied primarily by industrial dairies and, in some markets, by traditional churned-butter systems. In global trade statistics, buttermilk is commonly captured within HS 0403 (buttermilk and other fermented/acidified milk and cream), but international shipments are more feasible for shelf-stable formats (e.g., dried buttermilk powder used as an ingredient) than for refrigerated liquid buttermilk. Production is therefore broadly distributed across major milk-producing regions, while cross-border flows tend to follow dairy ingredient demand from bakery, confectionery, and prepared foods. Trade is sensitive to sanitary measures, cold-chain integrity (for liquid formats), and volatility in underlying raw milk costs.
Specification
Major VarietiesCultured buttermilk, Traditional (churned) buttermilk
Physical Attributes
- White to off-white fermented dairy liquid with a tangy/acidified flavor profile
- Low-to-moderate viscosity depending on formulation and stabilization
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly reference fat level, protein/solids, acidity (pH or titratable acidity), and microbiological criteria
- Live cultures may be specified for cultured variants depending on market and labeling claims
Packaging
- Refrigerated retail packs (bottles or cartons) for consumer markets
- Bulk formats for foodservice/industrial use; dried buttermilk powder used where ambient storage and long-distance trade are required
ProcessingLactic fermentation (culturing) drives acidity and flavor; downstream filtration/standardization may be used to meet solids targetsDrying into buttermilk powder is used for ingredient applications where extended shelf life and global shipment are needed
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Raw milk collection -> standardization -> pasteurization -> inoculation with lactic cultures -> fermentation -> cooling -> packaging -> refrigerated distribution
- Ingredient pathway (where applicable): buttermilk concentration/standardization -> drying -> packaging -> ambient distribution to food manufacturers
Demand Drivers
- Ingredient demand from bakery, confectionery, snacks, and prepared foods (flavor, tenderness, emulsification/solids contribution)
- Retail and foodservice demand for fermented dairy beverages and culinary use
Temperature
- Refrigerated liquid buttermilk typically requires continuous cold chain through distribution and retail to manage spoilage risk
- Dried buttermilk powder shifts logistics to ambient storage with moisture control requirements
Shelf Life
- Liquid formats are shelf-life constrained and more exposed to cold-chain breaks than dried ingredient formats
- Powder formats extend usable life but remain sensitive to moisture uptake and oxidation during storage
Risks
Animal Health And Trade Restrictions HighOutbreaks of notifiable livestock diseases (e.g., foot-and-mouth disease) can trigger movement controls and sanitary trade restrictions that disrupt milk collection, dairy processing throughput, and cross-border shipments of fermented dairy and dairy ingredients.Use diversified origin sourcing for dairy ingredients, maintain approved alternative suppliers, and monitor official animal health notifications and importing-country SPS requirements.
Food Safety HighFermented dairy is vulnerable to contamination and post-process hygiene failures; pathogens and spoilage organisms can drive recalls and import rejections, while antibiotic residue and hygiene non-compliance can lead to regulatory action.Apply validated pasteurization/fermentation controls, robust environmental monitoring, and supplier verification programs aligned to recognized food safety management systems.
Cold Chain Disruption MediumRefrigerated liquid buttermilk depends on uninterrupted cold chain; temperature abuse during transport, warehousing, or retail can shorten shelf life and increase waste and customer complaints.Implement temperature monitoring with corrective action thresholds and prioritize short, reliable lanes; use powder formats for long-distance ingredient trade where feasible.
Price Volatility MediumInput cost volatility (raw milk, feed, and energy) can rapidly shift buttermilk and buttermilk powder pricing and availability, affecting contract stability for food manufacturers.Use indexed contracts or hedging approaches where available, and qualify multiple suppliers across different milk basins.
Regulatory Compliance MediumFermented dairy standards, labeling rules (e.g., culture claims), and allowed additive frameworks differ by market; misalignment can cause border delays or relabeling/rework costs.Map target-market standards and additive permissions early, and maintain documentation aligned to Codex and importing-country requirements.
Sustainability
- Dairy GHG emissions (enteric methane) and manure management footprint tied to upstream milk production
- Water and feed resource intensity; drought-driven feed shocks can transmit into dairy ingredient pricing
- Packaging footprint (refrigerated retail packs; multilayer materials in some markets)
Labor & Social
- Farm labor availability and working conditions in large-scale dairy systems and contractor-based operations
- Smallholder dairy livelihood sensitivity to farmgate milk price volatility in major producing regions
- Animal welfare scrutiny and compliance expectations in export-oriented supply chains
FAQ
Which trade classification is commonly used to track buttermilk in international trade data?Buttermilk is commonly tracked within HS 0403, which covers buttermilk and other fermented or acidified milk and cream; trade databases like ITC Trade Map and UN Comtrade are typically used to analyze these flows.
Why is international trade often more feasible for buttermilk powder than refrigerated liquid buttermilk?Refrigerated liquid buttermilk is shelf-life constrained and depends on continuous cold chain, while powder formats are more suitable for long-distance shipment and ambient storage when moisture is controlled.
What global reference standard is commonly used for fermented milk products like buttermilk?Codex Alimentarius provides an international reference through its standard for fermented milks, which is commonly used as a baseline when aligning product definitions and compliance expectations across markets.
Sources
Conventional Buttermilk Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Conventional Buttermilk market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
Lesotho
South Africa
United Arab Emirates
Bahrain
Bhutan
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Hong Kong
India
Malaysia
Nigeria
New Zealand
Philippines
All country market pages: Lesotho, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Bhutan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Tanzania, United States
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