United States Dairy Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2029

The United States Dairy Market is segmented by Category (Butter, Cheese, Cream, Dairy Desserts, Milk, Sour Milk Drinks, Yogurt) and by Distribution Channel (Off-Trade, On-Trade). Market Value in USD and Volume are both presented. Key Data Points observed include Per capita consumption; Population; and Dairy production.

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svg icon Study Period 2017 - 2029
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 107.1 Billion
svg icon Market Size (2029) USD 126.8 Billion
svg icon Largest Share by Distribution Channel Off-Trade
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2029) 3.44 %
svg icon Fastest Growing by Distribution Channel On-Trade

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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Key Players

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United States Dairy Market Analysis

The United States Dairy Market size is estimated at 107.1 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 126.8 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 3.44% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

107.1 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

126.8 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

2.04 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

3.44 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Market by Category

37.62 %

value share, Cheese, 2023

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Product consistency, surge in regional production and increasing cheese use in different cuisines are some of the major factors influencing the higher cheese consumption.

Largest Market by Distribution Channel

80.54 %

value share, Off-Trade, 2023

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The purchases through online channels, supermarkets, and hypermarkets are driving the segmental growth, with innovations in poultry meat delivery and self-checkouts.

Fastest-growing Market by Category

4.23 %

Projected CAGR, Milk, 2024-2029

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Increasing public-private funding and investments in dairy farming along with technological advancements in the industry are largely catering to the growth of the market.

Fastest-growing Market by Distribution Channel

4.13 %

Projected CAGR, On-Trade, 2024-2029

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The widened choice for on-the-go foodservice with a preference for low-priced processed dairy foods, in particular, is anticipated to drive the segmental growth.

Leading Market Player

7.79 %

market share, The Kraft Heinz Company, 2022

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An extensive range of product offerings that include processed dairy products and the brand-conscious consumers of the country support Kraft in the market studied.

Availability of clean label products is enhancing the growth of retailing unit in North America

  • The US distribution channel grew 1.62% in 2022 compared to 2021. The growth is attributed to the popularity and availability of clean-label products in dairy segments, such as cheese, yogurt, and milk. These clean-label dairy products are free from artificial ingredients, including artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. These retailers also offer a wide variety of dairy products of various brands. Considering the demand for distribution channels in the United States, this segment is expected to rise by 16.02% in 2025.
  • Supermarkets and hypermarkets have larger spaces and shelves to store their products. As a result, under the off-trade retailing modes, supermarkets and hypermarkets dominated the country's overall distribution channel by holding a share of 61.77% in 2022. Some of these supermarkets and hypermarkets nationwide are Walmart, Target, Kroger, Amazon, Costco Wholesale Corporation, Albertsons Cos., Ahold Delhaize USA, and Publix Super Markets Inc. These retailers are providing dairy products at varied prices (low, medium, and high). The base selling price of ice cream in the United States is USD 2.68, which can go as high as USD 50.
  • In the United States, consumers majorly prefer out-house consumption. In 2022, it was observed that 23.1 million individuals were consuming food outside at least once a week in the United States. The total number of restaurants in the country was 1.05 million in 2020. As a result, on-trade retailing modes have gained popularity in the last five years in the country. In the United States, under the on-trade retailing mode, the milk segment held a share of 79.87% compared with other dairy products in 2022.
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United States Dairy Market Trends

Increased demand for milk's nutritional profile largely impacts the consumption of dairy in the United States

  • Among dairy products, milk is the top source of 13 essential nutrients, including vitamin A (15%), vitamin D (15%), riboflavin B2 (30%), niacin B3 (15%), and calcium (25%). Due to its nutritional profile, it is highly preferred in the diets of children and youth aged 18 and younger. The average US consumer consumed 667 pounds of dairy on a milk-fat basis in 2021. For the overall milk per capita consumption, school meal programs play an important role in promoting the consumption of dairy. They allow the consumption and promotion of healthy dietary patterns. In 2021, children aged between 6 and 12 years received 35% of their liquid milk at schools, and those aged between 13 and 18 received 25%.
  • Among the dairy products consumed, the increasing popularity of cheese among the US population has positively impacted the consumption of pizza. Large chains such as Domino's Pizza, Pizza Hut, Little Caesars, and Marco's Pizza have boosted the carry-out and delivery of pizza throughout the country. This is also because consumers are more interested in cooking meals at home, and during an uncertain time, they long for more nostalgic dishes, like grilled cheese sandwiches, nachos, and mac and cheese, driving per capita consumption. In 2021, the per capita consumption of cheese increased by 5.3% compared to 2020.
  • The per capita consumption of dairy products declined by 2% in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic and negative producer price differentials. In 2020, the United States lost more than 9% of licensed dairy operations, which resulted in only 32,000 dairy operation facilities in that year. The market has seen a considerable recovery during 2021-2023, with a steady growth of 4.3% in per capita consumption.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT

  • Increasing demand for butter in domestic and international markets influences its production in the United States
  • Rising number of milk cows in the country impacts the production of milk in the country
  • Increasing domestic use of various Italian cheese types in the country impacts the production of cheese

United States Dairy Industry Overview

The United States Dairy Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 17.84%. The major players in this market are Danone SA, Froneri International Limited, Groupe Lactalis, Nestlé SA and The Kraft Heinz Company (sorted alphabetically).

United States Dairy Market Leaders

  1. Danone SA

  2. Froneri International Limited

  3. Groupe Lactalis

  4. Nestlé SA

  5. The Kraft Heinz Company

United States Dairy Market Concentration

Other important companies include California Dairies Inc., Conagra Brands Inc., Continental Dairy Facilities LLC, Dairy Farmers of America Inc., Land O'Lakes Inc., Prairie Farms Dairy Inc., Schreiber Foods Inc..

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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United States Dairy Market News

  • December 2022: Lactalis Canada acquired Kraft Heinz's Grated Cheese business in Canada, marking its entry into the ambient category.
  • November 2022: The Kraft Heinz Company launched the cheesecake kit Philly Handbag.
  • August 2022: Dairy Farmers of America acquired two shelf-extended facilities of SmithFoods. The strategy of this acquisition was to assist the corporation in capitalizing on the market's growing demand for products with extended shelf lives.

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United States Dairy Market Report - Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

2. REPORT OFFERS

3. INTRODUCTION

  • 3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
  • 3.2 Scope of the Study​
  • 3.3 Research Methodology

4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

  • 4.1 Per Capita Consumption
  • 4.2 Raw Material/commodity Production
    • 4.2.1 Butter
    • 4.2.2 Cheese
    • 4.2.3 Milk
  • 4.3 Regulatory Framework
    • 4.3.1 United States
  • 4.4 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)

  • 5.1 Category
    • 5.1.1 Butter
    • 5.1.1.1 By Product Type
    • 5.1.1.1.1 Cultured Butter
    • 5.1.1.1.2 Uncultured Butter
    • 5.1.2 Cheese
    • 5.1.2.1 By Product Type
    • 5.1.2.1.1 Natural Cheese
    • 5.1.2.1.2 Processed Cheese
    • 5.1.3 Cream
    • 5.1.3.1 By Product Type
    • 5.1.3.1.1 Double Cream
    • 5.1.3.1.2 Single Cream
    • 5.1.3.1.3 Whipping Cream
    • 5.1.3.1.4 Others
    • 5.1.4 Dairy Desserts
    • 5.1.4.1 By Product Type
    • 5.1.4.1.1 Cheesecakes
    • 5.1.4.1.2 Frozen Desserts
    • 5.1.4.1.3 Ice Cream
    • 5.1.4.1.4 Mousses
    • 5.1.4.1.5 Others
    • 5.1.5 Milk
    • 5.1.5.1 By Product Type
    • 5.1.5.1.1 Condensed milk
    • 5.1.5.1.2 Flavored Milk
    • 5.1.5.1.3 Fresh Milk
    • 5.1.5.1.4 Powdered Milk
    • 5.1.5.1.5 UHT Milk
    • 5.1.6 Sour Milk Drinks
    • 5.1.7 Yogurt
    • 5.1.7.1 By Product Type
    • 5.1.7.1.1 Flavored Yogurt
    • 5.1.7.1.2 Unflavored Yogurt
  • 5.2 Distribution Channel
    • 5.2.1 Off-Trade
    • 5.2.1.1 Convenience Stores
    • 5.2.1.2 Online Retail
    • 5.2.1.3 Specialist Retailers
    • 5.2.1.4 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
    • 5.2.1.5 Others (Warehouse clubs, gas stations, etc.)
    • 5.2.2 On-Trade

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Landscape
  • 6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).
    • 6.4.1 California Dairies Inc.
    • 6.4.2 Conagra Brands Inc.
    • 6.4.3 Continental Dairy Facilities LLC
    • 6.4.4 Dairy Farmers of America Inc.
    • 6.4.5 Danone SA
    • 6.4.6 Froneri International Limited
    • 6.4.7 Groupe Lactalis
    • 6.4.8 Land O'Lakes Inc.
    • 6.4.9 Nestlé SA
    • 6.4.10 Prairie Farms Dairy Inc.
    • 6.4.11 Schreiber Foods Inc.
    • 6.4.12 The Kraft Heinz Company

7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR DAIRY AND DAIRY ALTERNATIVE CEOS

8. APPENDIX

  • 8.1 Global Overview
    • 8.1.1 Overview
    • 8.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework
    • 8.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
    • 8.1.4 Market Dynamics (DROs)
  • 8.2 Sources & References
  • 8.3 List of Tables & Figures
  • 8.4 Primary Insights
  • 8.5 Data Pack
  • 8.6 Glossary of Terms
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List of Tables & Figures

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  2. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION OF MILK, BUTTER, CHEESE, KG, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. PRODUCTION OF BUTTER, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2021
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  2. PRODUCTION OF CHEESE, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2021
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  2. PRODUCTION OF MILK, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2021
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY, METRIC TONNES, BY UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY, USD MN, BY UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET BY CATEGORY, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET BY CATEGORY, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, BY CATEGORY , %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, BY CATEGORY , %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF BUTTER MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF BUTTER MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF BUTTER MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF BUTTER MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF CULTURED BUTTER MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF CULTURED BUTTER MARKET, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CULTURED BUTTER MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF UNCULTURED BUTTER MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF UNCULTURED BUTTER MARKET, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF UNCULTURED BUTTER MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF CHEESE MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF CHEESE MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF CHEESE MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CHEESE MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF NATURAL CHEESE MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF NATURAL CHEESE MARKET, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF NATURAL CHEESE MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PROCESSED CHEESE MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PROCESSED CHEESE MARKET, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PROCESSED CHEESE MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF CREAM MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF CREAM MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF CREAM MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CREAM MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DOUBLE CREAM MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DOUBLE CREAM MARKET, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DOUBLE CREAM MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF SINGLE CREAM MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF SINGLE CREAM MARKET, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SINGLE CREAM MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF WHIPPING CREAM MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF WHIPPING CREAM MARKET, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF WHIPPING CREAM MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF OTHERS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF OTHERS MARKET, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHERS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF CHEESECAKES MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF CHEESECAKES MARKET, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CHEESECAKES MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF ICE CREAM MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF ICE CREAM MARKET, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF ICE CREAM MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF MOUSSES MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF MOUSSES MARKET, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MOUSSES MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF OTHERS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF OTHERS MARKET, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHERS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF MILK MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF MILK MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF MILK MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MILK MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF CONDENSED MILK MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF CONDENSED MILK MARKET, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONDENSED MILK MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF FLAVORED MILK MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF FLAVORED MILK MARKET, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FLAVORED MILK MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF FRESH MILK MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF FRESH MILK MARKET, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FRESH MILK MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF POWDERED MILK MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF POWDERED MILK MARKET, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF POWDERED MILK MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF UHT MILK MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF UHT MILK MARKET, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF UHT MILK MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF SOUR MILK DRINKS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF SOUR MILK DRINKS MARKET, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SOUR MILK DRINKS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF YOGURT MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF YOGURT MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF YOGURT MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF YOGURT MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF FLAVORED YOGURT MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF FLAVORED YOGURT MARKET, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FLAVORED YOGURT MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF UNFLAVORED YOGURT MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF UNFLAVORED YOGURT MARKET, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF UNFLAVORED YOGURT MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 101:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 102:  
  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS , %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 105:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS , %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, BY CATEGORY , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL, BY CATEGORY , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA SPECIALIST RETAILERS, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA SPECIALIST RETAILERS, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, SOLD VIA SPECIALIST RETAILERS, BY CATEGORY , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, BY CATEGORY , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS (WAREHOUSE CLUBS, GAS STATIONS, ETC.), METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS (WAREHOUSE CLUBS, GAS STATIONS, ETC.), USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, SOLD VIA OTHERS (WAREHOUSE CLUBS, GAS STATIONS, ETC.), BY CATEGORY , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, BY CATEGORY , %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, UNITED STATES, 2022

United States Dairy Industry Segmentation

Butter, Cheese, Cream, Dairy Desserts, Milk, Sour Milk Drinks, Yogurt are covered as segments by Category. Off-Trade, On-Trade are covered as segments by Distribution Channel.

  • The US distribution channel grew 1.62% in 2022 compared to 2021. The growth is attributed to the popularity and availability of clean-label products in dairy segments, such as cheese, yogurt, and milk. These clean-label dairy products are free from artificial ingredients, including artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. These retailers also offer a wide variety of dairy products of various brands. Considering the demand for distribution channels in the United States, this segment is expected to rise by 16.02% in 2025.
  • Supermarkets and hypermarkets have larger spaces and shelves to store their products. As a result, under the off-trade retailing modes, supermarkets and hypermarkets dominated the country's overall distribution channel by holding a share of 61.77% in 2022. Some of these supermarkets and hypermarkets nationwide are Walmart, Target, Kroger, Amazon, Costco Wholesale Corporation, Albertsons Cos., Ahold Delhaize USA, and Publix Super Markets Inc. These retailers are providing dairy products at varied prices (low, medium, and high). The base selling price of ice cream in the United States is USD 2.68, which can go as high as USD 50.
  • In the United States, consumers majorly prefer out-house consumption. In 2022, it was observed that 23.1 million individuals were consuming food outside at least once a week in the United States. The total number of restaurants in the country was 1.05 million in 2020. As a result, on-trade retailing modes have gained popularity in the last five years in the country. In the United States, under the on-trade retailing mode, the milk segment held a share of 79.87% compared with other dairy products in 2022.
Category Butter By Product Type Cultured Butter
Uncultured Butter
Category Cheese By Product Type Natural Cheese
Processed Cheese
Category Cream By Product Type Double Cream
Single Cream
Whipping Cream
Others
Category Dairy Desserts By Product Type Cheesecakes
Frozen Desserts
Ice Cream
Mousses
Others
Category Milk By Product Type Condensed milk
Flavored Milk
Fresh Milk
Powdered Milk
UHT Milk
Category Sour Milk Drinks
Yogurt By Product Type Flavored Yogurt
Unflavored Yogurt
Distribution Channel Off-Trade Convenience Stores
Online Retail
Specialist Retailers
Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
Others (Warehouse clubs, gas stations, etc.)
Distribution Channel On-Trade
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Market Definition

  • Butter - Butter is a yellow-to-white solid emulsion of fat globules, water, and inorganic salts produced by churning the cream from cows’ milk
  • Dairy - Dairy product include milk and any of the foods made from milk, including butter, cheese, ice cream, yogurt, and condensed and dried milk.
  • Frozen Desserts - Frozen dairy dessert means and includes products containing milk or cream and other ingredients which are frozen or semi-frozen prior to consumption, such as ice milk or sherbet, including frozen dairy desserts for special dietary purposes, and sorbet
  • Sour Milk Drinks - Sour milk is thick, curdled milk, with a sour taste, obtained from the fermentation of milk. Sour milk drinks such as kefir, laban, buttermilk have been considered in the study
Keyword Definition
Cultured Butter Cultured butter is prepared by having the raw butter go through chemical processing and has been added with certain emulsifiers and foreign ingredients.
Uncultured Butter This type of butter is one which has not been processed in any way
Natural Cheese The type of cheese in its most natural form. It is made from natural and simple products and ingredients, including fresh and natural salts, natural colors, enzymes, and high-quality milk.
Processed Cheese Processed cheese undergoes the same processes as natural cheese; however, it requires more steps and many different forms of ingredients. Making processed cheese involves melting natural cheese, emulsifying it, and adding preservatives and other artificial ingredients or colorings.
Single Cream Single cream contains around 18% fat. It’s a single layer of cream that appears over boiled milk.
Double Cream Double cream contains 48% fat, more than double the amount of fat of single cream. It’s heavier and thicker than single cream
Whipping Cream This has a much higher fat percentage than single cream (36%). Used to top cakes, pies, and puddings and as a thickener for sauces, soups, and fillings.
Frozen Desserts Desserts that are meant to be eaten in frozen condition. E.g., sherbets, sorbets, frozen yogurts
UHT Milk (Ultra-high temperature milk) Milk heated at a very high temperature. Ultra-high-temperature processing (UHT) of milk involves heating for 1–8 sec at 135–154°C. which kills the spore-forming pathogenic microorganism, resulting in a product with a shelf-life of several months.
Non-dairy butter/Plant-based butter Butter made from plant-derived oil such as coconut, palm, etc.
Non-dairy Yogurt Yogurt made from typically made from nuts, like almonds, cashews, coconuts, and even other foods like soybeans, plantains, oats, and peas
On-trade It refers to restaurants, QSRs, and bars.
Off-trade It refers to supermarkets, hypermarkets, on-line channels, etc.
Neufchatel cheese One of the oldest kinds of cheese in France. It is a soft, slightly crumbly, mold-ripened, bloomy-rind cheese made in the Neufchâtel-en-Bray region of Normandy.
Flexitarian It refers to a consumer preferring a semi-vegetarian diet, that is centered on plant foods with limited or occasional inclusion of meat.
Lactose Intolerance Lactose intolerance is a reaction in digestive system to lactose, the sugar in milk. It causes uncomfortable symptoms in response to the consumption of dairy products.
Cream Cheese Cream cheese is a soft and creamy fresh cheese with a tangy taste made from milk and cream.
Sorbets Sorbet is a frozen dessert made using ice combined with fruit juice, fruit purée, or other ingredients, such as wine, liqueur, or honey.
Sherbet Sherbet is a sweetened frozen dessert made with fruit and some sort of dairy product such as milk or cream.
Shelf stable Foods that can be safely stored at room temperature, or "on the shelf," for at least one year and do not have to be cooked or refrigerated to eat safely.
DSD Direct Store Delivery is the process in supply chain management wherein the product is delivered from manufacturing plant directly to the retailer.
OU Kosher Orthodox Union Kosher is a kosher certification agency based in New York City.
Gelato Gelato is a frozen creamy dessert made with milk, heavy cream and sugar.
Grass-fed Cows Grass-fed cows are allowed to graze in pastures, where they eat a variety of grasses and clover.
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United States Dairy Market Research FAQs

The United States Dairy Market size is expected to reach USD 107.08 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 3.44% to reach USD 126.80 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the United States Dairy Market size is expected to reach USD 107.08 billion.

Danone SA, Froneri International Limited, Groupe Lactalis, Nestlé SA and The Kraft Heinz Company are the major companies operating in the United States Dairy Market.

In the United States Dairy Market, the Off-Trade segment accounts for the largest share by distribution channel.

In 2024, the On-Trade segment accounts for the fastest growing by distribution channel in the United States Dairy Market.

In 2023, the United States Dairy Market size was estimated at 107.08 billion. The report covers the United States Dairy Market historical market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the United States Dairy Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

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