Vegan Butter Market Set to Exceed USD 4.78 Billion by 2033, FMI Reports

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The global vegan butter market (Markt für vegane Butter) is forecasted to expand at 5% CAGR over the estimated period as per FMI’s analysis. The industry’s size is predicted to reach a market value of US$ 2,870 million in 2023.

The vegan butter industry is propelling forward with the surging demand for oats-based vegan butter as witnessed via the B2C sales channel. High demand for oats-based vegan butter can be attributed to the popularity of the associated product like oat milk.

Surging orientation toward vegan and clean-label products is fueling the sales of vegan butter. Brands like Miyoko’s Creamery are working toward certifying and labeling their vegan butter products as ‘non-GMO’, ‘gluten-free’, and ‘soy-free’. Labeling is done to gain large traction, thus improving overall sales of plant-based butter.

Within the bakery industry, vegan butter is being perceptibly used at a large scale now. This evolution in the ingredient choice has been dictated by the surging health-wary consumers, who are seeking bakery items made of vegan butter.

Flavored vegan butter has also been gaining widespread traction, as evident with the increasing number of merchants introducing their line of flavored plant-based butter. Manufacturers require to focus on technological upgrades over the forecast period to:

  • Enhance manufacturing processes
  • Sales monitoring
  • Packaging and design
  • Product variety for business expansion

Geographically, North America is a large market for vegan butter, representing a significant proportion of global consumption. The United States leads the regional market and the global market.

Growth in Asia Pacific region can be accorded to consumer discernment regarding the health and wellness benefits of vegan goods and heightened demand for a vegan diet among the young generation. India, as per FMI’s latest statistics, is projected to expand at 6.5% from 2023 to 2033.

Top Highlights from the FMI’s Analysis of the Vegan Butter Market: 

  • The United States vegan butter industry garnered a 22.4% market share in 2022.
  • Germany’s share in the global vegan butter industry was 6% in 2022.
  • The United Kingdom is anticipated to expand from 2023 to 2033 with a CAGR of 5.5%.
  • Japan’s market contributed a value share of 2.9% in 2022.
  • India’s vegan butter industry is projected to register a prominent CAGR of 6.5% over the forecast period.
  • China’s vegan butter industry is forecasted to expand at 3.8% CAGR over the estimated period.
  • Based on source, the oat milk segment acquired a 26.9% market share in 2022.
  • Based on flavor, the unflavored segment represented 63.5% of the global market in 2022.
  • Under the category of sales channel, the B2C segment garnered 78.4% of the overall market in 2022.

Innovation Watch: New Developments in the Market

  • In September 2019, Country Crock® made moves along with the plant-based food movement by introducing Country Crock® Plant Butter, a new dairy-free plant butter, that is similar in taste to dairy butter. The product is made of plant-based oils and enriched with oils like almonds, avocados, and olives. The product is certified by Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) as kosher, gluten-free, and plant-based, making it appropriate for vegan diets.
  • In July 2020, Flora, a margarine brand, announced that it is going 100% vegan. Following this announcement, the company introduced the Flora Plant range of 100% vegan butter. The block butter consists of palm, rapeseed, and sunflower oil. The wrapping material of this butter block is 100% biodegradable.

Key Players Operating in the Market

  • Wayfare Food
  • Chobani LLC
  • Miyoko’s Creamery
  • Milkadamia
  • Prosperity Organic Foods, Inc
  • Conagra Brands Inc.
  • Upfield Foods
  • Premier Organics
  • Forager Project
  • wildCREAMERY (Wildbrine®)
  • Others

Exhaustive Market Report: A Complete Study

Vegan Butter Market by Category

By Source:

  • Rice Milk
  • Oat Milk
  • Soy Milk
  • Corn Milk
  • Almond Milk
  • Pea Milk
  • Cashew Milk
  • Coconut Milk
  • Hemp Milk
  • Flax Milk
  • Others

By Flavor:

  • Unflavored
  • Flavored
    • Cocoa/ Chocolate
    • Cinnamon
    • Banana
    • Coconut
    • Grape
    • Hazelnut
    • Lemon
    • Peanut Butter
    • Raspberry
    • Strawberry
    • Vanilla
    • Other Flavors

By Sales Channel:

  • B2B
    • Hotels
    • Restaurants
    • Cafes
  • B2C
    • Hypermarkets /Supermarkets
    • Convenience Stores
    • Mom and Pop Stores
    • Discount Stores
    • Food & Drink Specialty Stores
    • Independent Small Groceries
    • Online Retail
    • Others Retail Formats

By Application:

  • Bakery Industry
  • Confectionery Items
  • Dairy Industry
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Household Pantry
  • Hotel, Restaurant, and Retail Chains
  • Others

By Region:

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • East Asia
  • South Asia
  • Oceania
  • The Middle East & Africa

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About the Author

Nikhil Kaitwade

Associate Vice President at Future Market Insights, Inc. has over a decade of experience in market research and business consulting. He has successfully delivered 1500+ client assignments, predominantly in Automotive, Chemicals, Industrial Equipment, Oil & Gas, and Service industries.
His core competency circles around developing research methodology, creating a unique analysis framework, statistical data models for pricing analysis, competition mapping, and market feasibility analysis. His expertise also extends wide and beyond analysis, advising clients on identifying growth potential in established and niche market segments, investment/divestment decisions, and market entry decision-making.
Nikhil holds an MBA degree in Marketing and IT and a Graduate in Mechanical Engineering. Nikhil has authored several publications and quoted in journals like EMS Now, EPR Magazine, and EE Times.

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