USDA Northeast Print Butter 11/05 12:20

AMS_1090 MARS

Butter - East U.S.

Released on November 05, 2025

Butter production in the Northeast remains steady. Many producers are using the 
extra cream on the market to bolster production and increase inventories. 
Holiday sales, specifically for retail size packaging, are slowing. Most 
vendors have received their shipments to meet holiday demand. Butter 
manufacturers continue to operate churns at or near full capacity to rebuild 
stock. Contract cream supplies are sufficient to keep up with production 
schedules, but some facilities are taking spot loads. International demand for 
butter is on the rise. Butter inventories are tight but with the decrease in 
sales, contacts expect inventories to climb.

Prices for: East, All First Sales, F.O.B., Grade AA, Edible Butter

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.02-0.05


Information for the period November 3 - 7, 2025, issued weekly

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