Market overview
The global buttermilk phospholipids market is worth USD 205 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 443 mn by 2036, growing at a 8.0% CAGR. China is the largest country market and MFGM powder is the largest by type segment.
| Scope | Milk fat globule membrane ingredients and phospholipid-rich buttermilk concentrates sold to infant formula, clinical nutrition and supplement makers. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage |
| Value 2025 | USD 190 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 205 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 443 mn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 8.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 4,277 tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 8,360 tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 47,980 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Buttermilk Phospholipids market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 205 mn |
| 2027 | USD 222 mn |
| 2028 | USD 239 mn |
| 2029 | USD 258 mn |
| 2030 | USD 279 mn |
| 2031 | USD 302 mn |
| 2032 | USD 326 mn |
| 2033 | USD 352 mn |
| 2034 | USD 380 mn |
| 2035 | USD 410 mn |
| 2036 | USD 443 mn |
Buttermilk Phospholipids market segmentation
By type
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFGM powder | 50.0% | 52.4% | USD 103 mn | 8.5% |
| Phospholipid concentrates | 32.0% | 32.0% | USD 66 mn | 8.0% |
| Phospholipid-enriched buttermilk powder | 18.0% | 15.6% | USD 37 mn | 6.5% |
By application
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant formula | 46.0% | 48.4% | USD 94 mn | 8.6% |
| Sports and clinical nutrition | 20.0% | 20.1% | USD 41 mn | 8.1% |
| Dietary supplements | 18.0% | 18.1% | USD 37 mn | 8.1% |
| Dairy foods and bakery | 16.0% | 13.3% | USD 33 mn | 6.1% |
By source
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet cream buttermilk | 66.0% | 64.0% | USD 135 mn | 7.7% |
| Cultured buttermilk | 20.0% | 22.0% | USD 41 mn | 9.0% |
| Whey cream and other | 14.0% | 14.0% | USD 29 mn | 8.0% |
By content
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (below 5 percent) | 26.0% | 24.0% | USD 53 mn | 7.1% |
| Medium (5 to 15 percent) | 44.0% | 42.0% | USD 90 mn | 7.5% |
| High (above 15 percent) | 30.0% | 34.0% | USD 62 mn | 9.4% |
By nature
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 74.0% | 68.0% | USD 152 mn | 7.1% |
| Grass-fed and non-GMO | 12.0% | 14.0% | USD 25 mn | 9.7% |
| Organic | 14.0% | 18.0% | USD 29 mn | 10.8% |
Top 25 countries for buttermilk phospholipids by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 75.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 93.0%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 45 mn | 22.0% | USD 108 mn | 9.1% |
| 2 | United States | USD 25 mn | 12.0% | USD 49 mn | 7.1% |
| 3 | Japan | USD 14 mn | 7.0% | USD 27 mn | 6.5% |
| 4 | Germany | USD 14 mn | 7.0% | USD 28 mn | 7.0% |
| 5 | France | USD 12 mn | 6.0% | USD 24 mn | 7.1% |
| 6 | Brazil | USD 10 mn | 5.0% | USD 24 mn | 9.0% |
| 7 | South Korea | USD 10 mn | 5.0% | USD 22 mn | 8.0% |
| 8 | Australia | USD 8.2 mn | 4.0% | USD 16 mn | 7.2% |
| 9 | United Kingdom | USD 8.2 mn | 4.0% | USD 16 mn | 7.2% |
| 10 | Singapore | USD 6.2 mn | 3.0% | USD 15 mn | 9.0% |
| 11 | Netherlands | USD 6.0 mn | 2.9% | USD 16 mn | 10.4% |
| 12 | Italy | USD 5.2 mn | 2.6% | USD 11 mn | 7.8% |
| 13 | Canada | USD 3.9 mn | 1.9% | USD 8.2 mn | 7.8% |
| 14 | Spain | USD 3.1 mn | 1.5% | USD 6.6 mn | 7.8% |
| 15 | New Zealand | USD 2.6 mn | 1.3% | USD 5.6 mn | 7.8% |
| 16 | Denmark | USD 2.3 mn | 1.1% | USD 4.9 mn | 7.8% |
| 17 | Ireland | USD 2.0 mn | 1.0% | USD 4.3 mn | 7.8% |
| 18 | Mexico | USD 1.9 mn | 0.9% | USD 3.9 mn | 7.8% |
| 19 | Thailand | USD 1.7 mn | 0.8% | USD 3.6 mn | 7.7% |
| 20 | Malaysia | USD 1.6 mn | 0.8% | USD 3.3 mn | 7.7% |
| 21 | Taiwan | USD 1.5 mn | 0.7% | USD 3.1 mn | 7.8% |
| 22 | Vietnam | USD 1.4 mn | 0.7% | USD 2.9 mn | 7.8% |
| 23 | India | USD 1.3 mn | 0.6% | USD 2.8 mn | 7.8% |
| 24 | Belgium | USD 1.2 mn | 0.6% | USD 2.6 mn | 7.6% |
| 25 | Poland | USD 1.2 mn | 0.6% | USD 2.4 mn | 7.6% |
| Rest of world | USD 14 mn | 7.0% | USD 31 mn | 8.0% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Fonterra
- Arla Foods Ingredients
- Corman
- FrieslandCampina
- Lactalis
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Glanbia Nutritionals
- Hilmar Ingredients
- Agropur
- Tatua
- Westland Milk Products
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Ingredia
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the buttermilk phospholipids market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 8.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by type, by application, by source, by content, by nature. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the buttermilk phospholipids market?
The global buttermilk phospholipids market is estimated at USD 190 mn in 2025 and USD 205 mn in 2026.
How fast will the buttermilk phospholipids market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 443 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 8.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 238 mn.
Which country is the largest market for buttermilk phospholipids?
China is the largest market by revenue at USD 45 mn in 2026, 22.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 41.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, China is growing fastest at 9.1% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which buttermilk phospholipids segment is largest?
In the by type split, MFGM powder is the largest segment with 50.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading buttermilk phospholipids companies?
Global leaders include Fonterra, Arla Foods Ingredients, Corman, FrieslandCampina.
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