International butter prices hit a new **historical record** for the first time in April 2025, rising 2.9% from March. This is the third consecutive monthly increase, largely driven by reduced European stocks and strong demand for milk fat ahead of the lean season in a number of major producing countries.According to the FAO Food Price Index, the overall index reached 128.3 points in April, up 1.0% from March and 7.6% above its April 2024 level, although still 19.9% below its peak in March 2022.
The FAO notes that excessive demand for dairy fat, particularly butter, despite seasonally higher milk production, has led to shortages in European markets. This has led to record butter prices and has been one of the most significant factors in the overall increase in food prices in April.
Source: https://www.rbc.ua/rus/news/svitovi-tsini-vershkove-maslo-vstanovili-1746185776.html
