Fat Rich Dairy products market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 4.2% during the forecast period 2017-2023

Pune, India, February 06, 2018

MRFR Press Release- Market Research Future published a half cooked research report on the global fat rich dairy products market, which is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period 2017-2023.

Market Overview:

Fat is an important part of cell membranes and influences the body muscle’s response to insulin. It is very important to get the right amount of fat in the body for optimal functioning. Making the right dietary fat choices helps to promote long-term health and well-being. However, if consumed in large amount all fats, including healthy fats, can contribute to weight gain. Dairy products are usually higher in fats, among them the most popular fat rich dairy products include butter, ghee, cream, and others.  

Market Forecast

Fat rich dairy products have diverse application across the food industry and are considered as a key ingredient for culinary purpose majorly in bakery and confectionery industries. Rising consumer demand for bakery and confectionery products is driving the growth of the fat rich dairy products market. Moreover, growing demand for convenience foods is also contributing to the growth of the market.

There is a higher consumption of butter in North America and Europe which is a major factor driving the growth of fat rich dairy products market in the region. Moreover, ghee is commonly used in South Asian and the Middle Eastern cuisines which is supporting the growth of the market. However, rising health concerns among the growing population followed by increasing cases of obesity may hamper the growth of the market. Nevertheless, all these factors are projected to contribute to the estimated CAGR of 4.2% of fat rich dairy products market during the forecast period 2017-2023. 

Downstream analysis:

On the basis of type, fat rich dairy products are segmented into butter, ghee, cream, and others. Among all, the butter segment is witnessed to be dominating the market based on low cost of production followed by high demand in bakery and confectionery industry. Moreover, the cream segment is anticipated to have a steady growth over the forecast period.

Based on the packaging material, fat rich dairy products market is segmented into glass, plastic, metal, paper, and others. Among all, the paper and plastic segments are witnessed to be the fastest growing segments.

On the basis of the distribution channel, fat rich dairy products market is segmented into store based and non-store based distribution channel. Among them, the store based distribution channel is dominating the market. Availability of wide range of products followed by the convenience of finding all products under one roof is driving the growth of this segment.

Competitive analysis:

The major players in the Fat rich dairy products market

• Land O'Lakes, Inc. (U.S.)


• Nestle (Switzerland)


• FrieslandCampina (The Netherlands)


• General Mills (U.S.)


• DANA Dairy (Switzerland)


• GCMMF (AMUL) (India)


• Danone (France)

Regional Analysis

The global fat rich dairy products market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and rest of the world (RoW). North America is dominating the market. The U.S. is the major contributor in North America followed by Canada. Europe is the second largest market for fat rich dairy products. Growing bakery industry in France and Germany is driving the growth of fat rich dairy products in this region.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest growing region for fat rich dairy products market. India is majorly contributing to the growth of fat rich dairy products market in Asia Pacific. Innovations and technological advancement are boosting the growth of fat rich dairy products in rest of the world. Among them, Brazil is projected to be the major contributor to the fat rich dairy products market.