DAIRY ALTERNATIVES MARKET SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2029
Global consumption of dairy alternatives grew by 41.7% from 2019 to 2023. Dairy alternatives have become a part of daily diets across countries globally. North America and Asia-Pacific are expected to be the largest regions in terms of dairy alternatives consumption, with market volume shares of 35% and 34.1%, respectively, in 2023.
The rise in the vegan population, in line with the rising awareness of plant-based nutrition, is driving the demand for dairy alternatives in the Asia-Pacific region. China, Japan, and South Korea exhibit significantly higher consumption of dairy alternatives compared to other Asian countries. In 2023, the three countries are expected to collectively hold a 79.77% share of the total consumption of dairy alternative products in the region.
In 2021, around 67.8 thousand metric tons of soybeans were used to produce soy milk and soy milk-based products in Japan, resulting in the production of approximately 123 thousand kiloliters of soy milk. In Japan, beverages with the term "soy milk" refer to unprocessed soy milk that does not contain additional sugar, salt, or vegetable oils. The per capita consumption of dairy alternatives is estimated to reach 0.45 kg annually in 2029, up by 15.47% from 0.39 kg in 2023 in Japan.
The consumption of different types of dairy alternative products is increasing worldwide due to a significant increase in the vegan population, coupled with a growing lactose-intolerant population. Even vegan exhibitions/trade shows and music festivals are being conducted in different countries to promote a vegan lifestyle. For example, Australia has the third-highest percentage of vegans per capita globally. As of 2022, 2.5 million were vegans and vegetarians in the country.
Plant-based milk is the largest consumed category among all dairy alternatives worldwide. Soy milk, almond milk, and oat milk were highly popular and collectively registered more than 70% share in the overall plant milk consumption in 2022. This was due to the increasing prevalence of milk allergies driving demand for plant-based milk worldwide. For example, soy milk is a rich source of vitamins, proteins, and potassium and has a lower calorie content than cow milk. Due to its high nutrient content, it is considered an ideal substitute for dairy products.
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