| Product Code: ETC4848863 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Norway`s buttermilk import market in 2024 continued to be dominated by key suppliers such as Metropolitan France, Sweden, Austria, Poland, and the USA. Despite a high concentration of market share, the industry experienced a significant decline with a negative Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -6.48% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate in 2024 also plummeted by -44.89% compared to the previous year, indicating challenges in the market. The buttermilk import sector in Norway may benefit from strategic adjustments to reverse the declining trend and capitalize on opportunities for growth.

The Buttermilk market in Norway is projected to grow at a negative growth rate of -0.45% by 2027, within the Europe region led by Germany, along with other countries like United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia, collectively shaping a dynamic and evolving market environment driven by innovation and increasing adoption of emerging technologies.

The buttermilk market in Norway is growing due to its use in dairy products and as an ingredient in food processing. Buttermilk, a byproduct of butter production, is valued for its tangy flavor and nutritional benefits. The market growth is supported by trends in the dairy industry, increasing consumer demand for natural and healthy ingredients, and innovations in food processing.
The Norway Buttermilk Market is expanding due to its growing use in food and beverage industries. The rising demand for dairy-based ingredients, along with the trend of health-conscious eating, supports the markets growth, particularly in bakery and dairy products.
Challenges in the Norway Buttermilk Market include fluctuating dairy prices and the need for compliance with food safety regulations. The market is influenced by consumer preferences for dairy products and health trends, but competition from alternative dairy and non-dairy beverages and the need for continuous product innovation add to market complexity.
Norways agricultural policies, which support dairy farming and the production of value-added dairy products, influence the buttermilk market. Government subsidies for local dairy farmers and the promotion of high-quality dairy products enhance the market for buttermilk.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Norway Buttermilk Market Overview |
3.1 Norway Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Norway Buttermilk Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Norway Buttermilk Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Norway Buttermilk Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Norway Buttermilk Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Norway Buttermilk Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Norway Buttermilk Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Norway Buttermilk Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer awareness about the health benefits of buttermilk |
4.2.2 Growing demand for natural and organic dairy products |
4.2.3 Rising popularity of buttermilk as a versatile ingredient in culinary applications |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Competition from alternative dairy products such as plant-based milk alternatives |
4.3.2 Fluctuations in raw milk prices impacting production costs |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to dairy product labeling and marketing |
5 Norway Buttermilk Market Trends |
6 Norway Buttermilk Market Segmentations |
6.1 Norway Buttermilk Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Norway Buttermilk Market Revenues & Volume, By Powder, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Norway Buttermilk Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Norway Buttermilk Market, By End-use Industry |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Norway Buttermilk Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverage Industry, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Norway Buttermilk Market Revenues & Volume, By Foodservice Industry, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Norway Buttermilk Market Revenues & Volume, By Processed Food Industry, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Norway Buttermilk Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Norway Buttermilk Market Revenues & Volume, By Business to Business, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Norway Buttermilk Market Revenues & Volume, By Business to Consumer, 2021-2031F |
7 Norway Buttermilk Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Norway Buttermilk Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Norway Buttermilk Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Norway Buttermilk Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer engagement on social media platforms related to buttermilk recipes and health benefits |
8.2 Number of new product launches and innovations in the buttermilk market |
8.3 Percentage of households purchasing buttermilk as part of their regular grocery shopping habits |
9 Norway Buttermilk Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Norway Buttermilk Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Norway Buttermilk Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Norway Buttermilk Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Norway Buttermilk Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Norway Buttermilk Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Norway Buttermilk Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |