Dairy Ingredients Market Size, Share, Growth Report, 2028

Dairy Ingredient Market: Industry Perspective

The global dairy ingredient market size was worth around USD 63281.50 million in 2021 and is predicted to grow to around USD 95502.25 million by 2028 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 7.1% between 2022 and 2028.

The report analyzes the global dairy ingredient market's drivers, restraints/challenges, and the effect they have on the demands during the projection period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the dairy ingredient industry.

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Dairy Ingredient Market: Overview

The dairy ingredients market is anticipated to see good growth over the forecast period owing to the rise in consumption of dairy ingredients and this is expected to be a major trend driving market potential over the forecast period. Increasing focus on health and fitness is also expected to boost the Dairy Ingredient market growth over the forecast period.

The rising population, increasing consumption of Dairy ingredients, and increasing demand for Dairy ingredients in multiple food sectors are other factors that will influence the Dairy Ingredient market potential in the long run. However, the increasing popularity of veganism and the presence of plant-based alternatives are expected to have a major restraining effect on the Dairy Ingredient market potential through the forecast period.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis:

In 2020, the Dairy Ingredient market was adversely impacted. As coronavirus infections across the world increased rapidly and lockdowns were imposed to control them, business and trade activity saw a major decline and this resulted in losses for Dairy Ingredient companies.

Lapses in logistics shortage of raw materials, restricted manufacturing activity, and closure of sales and distribution channels were some prime aspects that led to the downfall of the global Dairy Ingredient market growth. A major drop in sales was also recorded due to heavy restrictions on imports and exports to prevent the spread of the virus

The Dairy Ingredient market is expected to an increase in demand in the post-pandemic era as restrictions are lifted and the world returns to a normal operational procedure. An increase in demand will be observed over the forecast period by the growing population.

Dairy Ingredient Market: Growth Drivers

Increasing Health Awareness

The global population has become more aware of their health than ever before in the wake of the rising prevalence of chronic diseases and increasing popularity of preventive healthcare on a global scale and this is expected to drive the Dairy Ingredient market growth as dairy ingredients comprise some of the most common nutrition required for a healthy and balanced diet across the world. High demand for protein-based foods will be a major trend that will further bolster the Dairy Ingredient market potential over the forecast period.

Dairy Ingredient Market: Restraints

The emergence of Alternatives and veganism

Dairy Ingredients are mostly animal-derived but the vegetarian population has announced a war against these products and asking for cruelty-free products that are purely plat and this is expected to hamper the Dairy Ingredient market potential through 2028.

The increasing popularity of veganism is also expected to have a major hindering effect on the Dairy Ingredient market. Rising research and development for plant-based protein and increasing availability of plant-based products will also result in drop of sales for Dairy Ingredient through 2028.

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Global Dairy Ingredient Market: Segmentation

The global dairy ingredient market is segmented based on source, type, application, and region.

Based on Source, the global dairy ingredient market is divided into milk and whey. The milk segment dominates the Dairy Ingredient Market, driven by its versatile applications in food, beverages, and nutritional formulations. However, the Whey segment is witnessing strong growth, fueled by rising demand for high-protein, functional, and sports nutrition products.

On the basis of Type, the global dairy ingredient market is bifurcated into milk powder, whey protein, milk protein, third-generation ingredients, casein, buttermilk powder, whey permeate, and lactose.

In terms of Application, the global dairy ingredient market is segmented into pediatric, sports nutrition, medical nutrition, functional food, bakery, confectionery, dairy, animal feed, and others. The bakery and confectionery segment is projected to hold a dominant outlook over the forecast period as the use of dairy ingredients in this application increases. Increasing use of skimmed milk and dried milk in this application is expected to propel the Dairy Ingredient market growth over the forecast period.

Dairy Ingredient Market: Report Scope

Dairy Ingredient Market: Regional Landscape

The market for Dairy ingredients in the Asia Pacific region is projected to exhibit growth at the fastest CAGR through 2028. The increasing consumption of dairy products by the rising population in nations of China, India, and Indonesia is expected to be a major factor propelling the Dairy Ingredient market growth in this region. Increasing health awareness and the rising availability of Dairy ingredients are also expected to shape the market potential in this region. The increasing popularity of fitness trends and rising demand for protein and protein-based foods are also expected to be prominent trends driving the Dairy Ingredient market growth in this region.

Europe and North America are also expected to see high demand for Dairy Ingredients and Dairy Ingredient manufacturers are projected to have lucrative opportunities in these regions over the forecast period. However, rising veganism in these regions is expected to restrain the market from growing at its full potential.

Recent Developments

• In January 2021 – Fonterra and Royal DSM major firms operating in the food sciences industry announced their efforts to team up and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their facilities in New Zealand.

Dairy Ingredient Market: Competitive Landscape

Some of the main competitors dominating the global dairy ingredient market include –

• Nestle S.A.
• Fonterra Cooperative Group
• Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.
• Arla Foods
• Lactalis Group
• Dairy Farmers of America Inc.
• Agropur Cooperative
• Schreiber Foods Inc.
• Savencia S.A.
• Glanbia PLC.
• Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (AMUL)
• Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd.
• Mengniu Dairy Co., Ltd.
• Megmilk Snow Brand Co., Ltd.
• Yili China
• Saputo Inc.
• Kraft Heinz Company
• Agropur Inc
• Morinaga Milk Co., Ltd.

The global dairy ingredient market is segmented as follows;

By Source

• Milk
• Whey

By Type

• Milk Powder
• Whey Protein
• Milk Protein
• Third-Generation Ingredient
• Casein
• Buttermilk Powder
• Whey Permeate
• Lactose

By Application

• Pediatric
• Sports Nutrition
• Medical Nutrition
• Functional Food
• Bakery
• Confectionery
• Dairy
• Animal Feed
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • France 
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa