U.S. Dairy Alternatives Market Size & Outlook, 2022-2030

The dairy alternatives market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 14,280.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 11.8% is expected of the United States dairy alternatives market from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$5,841.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$14,280.5
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
11.8%
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U.S. dairy alternatives market highlights

  • The U.S. dairy alternatives market generated a revenue of USD 5,841.6 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 14,280.5 million by 2030.
  • The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.8% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, almond was the largest revenue generating source in 2022.
  • Almond is the most lucrative source segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Dairy alternatives market data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 5,841.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 14,280.5 million
Growth rate11.8% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentAlmond
Fastest growing segmentAlmond
Historical data2017 - 2021
Base year2022
Forecast period2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSoy, Almond, Coconut, Rice, Oats
Key market players worldwideArcher-Daniels Midland Co, Danone SA, The Hain Celestial Group Inc, Otsuka Pharmaceutical, SunOpta Inc, Oatly Group AB ADR, Blue Diamond Growers, CP Kelco, Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd, Eden Foods, Earth's Own, Freedom Foods Group, Organic Valley, Living Harvest Foods


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, U.S. accounted for 22.5% of the global dairy alternatives market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In North America, U.S. dairy alternatives market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Mexico is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 1,246.7 million by 2030.

Almond was the largest segment with a revenue share of 41.2% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. dairy alternatives market based on soy, almond, coconut, rice, oats covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.


The Dairy Farmers of America, which represents more than 30% of the milk producers in the United States revealed that drop in milk sales resulted in $1.45 decrease in the average milk price on account of the rise of soy, oat, nut and other milk alternatives at grocery stores, coffee shops, and others across the country.

According to the United States National Library of Medicine, more than 65% of the people are less able or unable to digest lactose after infancy and the percentage is much higher in few ethnic and racial groups which are anticipated to surge the demand for plant-based milks over the coming years.

The U.S. is one of the key markets for dairy alternatives and is expected to grow at a significant rate owing to rising demand for healthy food and beverages among millennials coupled with the shift in preference toward organic foods and naturally-derived ingredients.

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