Market Overview

The United Kingdom dairy alternatives market reached USD 1.1 Billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 3.5 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 13.2% during the forecast period. This growth is fueled by increasing health consciousness, environmental and ethical concerns, technological advancements, and rising demand for diverse, fortified, and premium dairy-free products. Find more details on the United Kingdom Dairy Alternatives Market.

 Study Assumption Years

• Base Year: 2024
• Historical Years: 2019-2024
• Forecast Period: 2025-2033

United Kingdom Dairy Alternatives Market Key Takeaways

• The market size in 2024 was USD 1.1 Billion with a forecast reaching USD 3.5 Billion by 2033.
• The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.2% during 2025-2033.
• Increasing health consciousness is driving consumers from dairy towards plant-based substitutes due to lactose intolerance and allergies.
• Vegan and vegetarian movements, based on health, ethical, and environmental concerns, are positively influencing market growth.
• Environmental impacts such as greenhouse gas emissions and ethical concerns related to animal welfare strengthen the demand for cruelty-free dairy alternatives.
• Technological advancements in processing, fermentation, and fortification are improving the quality and variety of products, enhancing market appeal.

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Market Growth Factors

The gradual awareness among individuals concerning the kind of health risks that can be caused by dairy products such as intolerance, allergies, and high cholesterol levels in the body has significantly promoted a change towards plant-based alternatives. This can be attributed to the new vegan and vegetarian trends that have emerged in the food industry largely based on health-related reasons. The use of dairy alternatives can be attributed to a low-calorie and low-fat content that is often vitamin-fortified.

The rise in environmental and ethical awareness among consumers is a major contributor to the growth of the market since consumers are becoming more informed about the environmental impacts associated with dairy production, including greenhouse gas emission, cutting down trees, water usage, and pollution. Ethical awareness associated with animal cruelty also causes consumers to turn to product alternatives that are cruelty-free.

Advancements in technology are an essential part of market expansion with new methods of processing, improved formulations, and new ingredients for enhancing dairy-free food quality and diversity. Fermentation and enzyme technology advancement upgrades the taste and texture of dairy-free cheese and yogurt, and additions of calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12 supplement nutritional aspects. Additionally, the rise of dairy-free whole, gourmet food lines and steady expenditures for marketR&D expansion create innovative and market-enhancing dynamics.

Market Segmentation

Product Type:

• Cheese: Offers a variety of dairy-free cheese alternatives replicating traditional cheese characteristics.
• Creamers: Provides plant-based creamer options catering to consumer preferences for non-dairy coffee and tea additives.
• Yogurt: Includes plant-based yogurt products with improved taste and nutritional profiles.
• Ice Creams: Comprises premium and artisanal dairy-free ice creams made from various plant sources.
• Milk: Features widely preferred plant-based milks like soy, almond, oat, and coconut.
• Others: Covers other lesser-known or emerging product types in dairy alternatives.

Source:

• Almond: A popular plant-based source noted for its health benefits.
• Soy: A traditional and widely used base for plant dairy alternatives.
• Oats: Increasingly favored for sustainability and taste.
• Hemp: Emerging source offering nutritional benefits.
• Coconut: Commonly used for its creamy texture and flavor.
• Rice: Utilized as an allergen-friendly dairy substitute.
• Others: Includes other plant sources contributing to the dairy alternatives range.

Distribution Channel:

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets: The major retail outlets for dairy alternative products.
• Convenience Stores: Accessible points of sale offering a range of dairy-free options.
• Online Stores: Growing channel driven by e-commerce trends and consumer convenience.
• Others: Includes additional distribution avenues not specifically detailed.

Regional Insights

London, South East, North West, East of England, South West, Scotland, West Midlands, Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands, and other regions have been analyzed comprehensively. Specific market share or CAGR by region is not explicitly detailed; thus, the report covers all major regions broadly without focusing on a dominant one.

Recent Developments & News

• November 06, 2023: Else Nutrition Holdings Inc. launched a plant-based complete nutrition toddler drink in the UK, available through key distributors and soon on Amazon UK, aligning with rising plant-based nutrition demand.
• June 12, 2023: Arla Foods announced plans to launch a plant-based variant of its Lurpak butter brand in the UK and Denmark starting early 2024, aiming to maintain nutrition and taste in a dairy-free format.

Key Players

• Else Nutrition Holdings Inc.
• Arla Foods

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