Dairy Alternatives Market by Source (Soy, Almond, Coconut, Rice, Oats, Hemp), Application (Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, Ice Creams, Creamers), Distribution Channel (Supermarkets, Health Stores, Pharmacies), Formulation and Region Global Forecast to 2023
[188 Pages Report] The dairy alternatives market is projected to grow from USD 17.3 billion in 2018 to USD 29.6 billion by 2023, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.4% during the forecast period. This is attributed to the nutritional benefits offered by plant-based dairy alternatives. They offer various nutritional benefits such as reduced cholesterol level, improved cardiovascular health, and diabetes control. These benefits have led to an increase in their consumption. Thus, these alternatives are catering to the demand for various dairy alternative products among global consumers.
The milk segment is projected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period.
By application, the market was dominated by the milk segment in 2018. Health and convenience are prioritized by consumers while making a choice for beverages. Companies have diversified their beverage offerings with products containing almond milk, coconut milk, and soymilk, along with other non-dairy ingredients and alternatives derived from hemp, oats, or flax. Factors supporting the popularity of dairy-free milk are health concerns related to lactose intolerance and the hectic lifestyles of the working middle-class population. These factors encourage them to use convenience products for on-the-go consumption to save time.
By distributing channel, the online stores segment is projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the dairy alternatives market during the forecast period.
The fastest-growing market of online stores is attributed to a variety of options for a particular dairy-free food product at discounted rates as compared to traditional retail prices, to attract more customers. The usage of online services has also increased in developed as well as developing markets due to factors such as faster accessibility and cost-effectiveness. The increased frequency of online shopping has created opportunities for enhancing the product sales of leading online players and regional domestic e-retailers, such as Amazon, Vegan Online, and Goodness Direct.
Asia Pacific is projected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period.
The Asia Pacific market accounted for the largest share in the dairy alternatives market. The large market share in this region is attributed to rapid urbanization, diet diversification, and liberalization of foreign direct investment in the food sector. Apart from this, rise in income, purchasing power, rapid growth of the middle-class population, increase in consumer awareness about health & fitness, and consumer demand for nutritional & healthy products provide promising prospects to the market players for growth and diversification in the regions food sector.
Key Market Players:
The major vendors in the global market are The Whitewaves Food Company (US), The Hain Celestial Group (US), Blue Diamond Growers (US), Sunopta (Canada), Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing Company (Australia), Freedom Foods Group (Australia), Eden Foods (US), Nutriops S.L. (Spain), Earth's Own Food Company (Canada), Triballat Noyal (France), Valsoia S.P.A (Italy), Dohler GmBh (Germany),Organic Valley (US), and Panos Brands LLC (US). These players have broad industry coverage and strong operational and financial strength; they have grown organically and inorganically in the recent past. The WhiteWave Foods Company, an industry player, completed its merger with Danone S.A. (France). This merger would help Danone S.A. to focus on expanding the sales of its plant-based products in April 2017.
Recent Developments:
- In April 2017, The WhiteWave Foods Company completed its merger with Danone S.A. (France). This merger would help Danone S.A. to focus on expanding sales of its plant-based products.
- In January 2017, Hain Tilda India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Hain Celestial, formed a joint venture with Future Consumer Limited (India). This joint venture would enhance the companys product portfolio of plant-based beverages, toddler & kid food products, and snacks products to be offered under brands including Dream, Earth's Best, Garden of Eatin, Sensible Portions, and Terra.
- In September 2016, Blue Diamond Growers expanded its bulk storage capacity by establishing a new warehouse in Salida, US.
- In October 2016, SunOpta announced a partnership with Oaktree (US), an alternative investment management company. This strategic partnership benefitted SunOpta with an equity investment of USD 85 million.
- In October 2016, Sanitarium opened an office in Shanghai to expand its products and services globally.
Key Questions addressed by the report:
- Who are the major market players in the dairy alternatives market?
- What are the regional growth trends and the largest revenue-generating regions for dairy alternatives?
- Which are the major regions that are expected to witness the majority of growth in demand for dairy alternatives?
- What are the major sources of dairy alternatives that are expected to gain maximum market revenue and share during the forecast period?
- Which is the major application that will be accounting for the majority of the revenue over the forecast period?
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction (Page No. - 19)
1.1 Objectives of the Study
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Market Scope
1.3.1 Geographic Scope
1.3.2 Periodization Considered
1.4 Currency Considered
1.5 Stakeholders
2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 23)
2.1 Research Data
2.1.1 Secondary Data
2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
2.1.2 Primary Data
2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
2.1.2.2 Breakdown of Primary Interviews
2.2 Market Size Estimation
2.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
2.4 Research Assumptions & Limitations
2.4.1 Assumptions
2.4.2 Limitations
3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 31)
4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 36)
4.1 Opportunities in the Dairy Alternatives Market
4.2 Market: Key Countries
4.3 Market, by Application
4.4 Developed vs. Developing Markets for Dairy Alternatives
4.5 Dairy Alternatives Market, by Source
4.6 Market, by Formulation
4.7 North America: Dairy Alternatives Market, by Application and Country, 2017
5 Market Overview (Page No. - 41)
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Nutritive Analysis
5.3 Regulatory Bodies
5.3.1 Codex Alimentarius Commission
5.3.2 Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
5.3.3 The Soyfoods Association of America
5.3.3.1 Classification of Soymilk
5.3.4 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
5.3.5 European Court of Justice
5.4 Patent Analysis
5.5 Market Dynamics
5.5.1 Drivers
5.5.1.1 Growing Consumer Preference for a Vegan Diet
5.5.1.2 Nutritional Benefits Offered by Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives
5.5.1.3 Increasing Cases of Lactose Intolerance and Milk Allergies
5.5.2 Restraints
5.5.2.1 Volatile Prices of Raw Materials
5.5.3 Opportunities
5.5.3.1 Growing Demand in Emerging Markets
5.5.3.2 Favorable Marketing and Correct Positioning of Dairy Alternatives
5.5.3.3 Changing Lifestyles of Consumers
5.5.4 Challenges
5.5.4.1 Limited Availability of Raw Materials
5.5.4.2 Limited Awareness Amongst Consumers
6 Dairy Alternatives Market, By Source (Page No. - 53)
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Soy
6.2.1 Easy Availability and High Acceptability of Soy-Based Products to Drive the Market of Soy Derived Dairy Alternatives
6.3 Almond
6.3.1 The Almond Based Dairy Alternatives Market will be driven by the Rising Demand and Availability of Blended Forms of the Product
6.4 Coconut
6.4.1 The Demand for Coconut-Based Dairy Alternatives is Driven by the High Palatability, Nutrition Level, and Good for Heart Properties of Coconut
6.5 Rice
6.5.1 Low Risk of Allergies and Comparitively Lighter and Bland Taste is Projected to Drive the Market for Rice Derived Dairy Alternative Products
6.6 Oats
6.6.1 Rich Nutritional Content and Cancer Curing Properties to Drive the Market of Oat Derived Dairy Alternatives
6.7 Hemp
6.7.1 Rising Awareness of Health Benefits of the Products Among Consumers to Drive the Market for Hemp Based Dairy Alternatives
6.8 Others
7 Dairy Alternatives Market, By Application (Page No. - 63)
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Milk
7.2.1 Rising Awareness About Healthy Beverages to Drive the Milk Market for Dairy Alternatives
7.3 Ice Creams
7.3.1 Rise in Demand for Cholestrol and Fat Free Desserts to Drive the Ice Creams Market for Dairy Alternatives
7.4 Yogurt
7.4.1 Demand for Healthy Dairy Free and Fortified Yogurt to Drive the Overall Market for Yogurts
7.5 Cheese
7.5.1 Demand for Dairy Free Spreadable and Non-Spreadable Cheese From Lactose Intolerant Consumers Drive the Market
7.6 Creamers
7.6.1 Leading Manufacturers Investing in R&D to Meet the Growing Demand for Dairy Free Creamers
7.7 Others
8 Dairy Alternatives Market, By Formulation (Page No. - 72)
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Flavored
8.2.1 Consumers Looking for Palatable But Healthier Options to Drive the Market for Flavored & Unsweetened Dairy Alternatives
8.3 Plain
8.3.1 The Plain Soy and Almond are Largely Consumed by Vegan and Lactose Intolerant Population
9 Market for Dairy Alternatives, By Nutrient (Page No. - 77)
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Protein
9.3 Starch
9.4 Vitamins
9.5 Others
10 Market for Dairy Alternatives, By Distribution Channel (Page No. - 79)
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Supermarkets
10.2.1 Supermarkets are Most Preferred Channel of Distribution for Dairy Alternative Products due to Multiple Options Offered to Consumers
10.3 Health Food Stores
10.3.1 Health Benefits of Dairy Alternative Products Lead to Increase in Sales Through Health Food Stores
10.4 Pharmacies
10.4.1 Rising Health Issues and Prescriptions from Doctors for Allergies Tend to Increase Sales of Dairy Alternatives Through Pharmacies
10.5 Convenience Stores
10.5.1 Easy Access and Convenience for Consumers Lead to Rise in Sales Through Convenience Stores
10.6 Online Stores
10.6.1 Sales Through Online Stores Offer Faster Accessibiltiy and Cost Effectiveness
10.7 Others
11 Market for Dairy Alternatives, By Brand (Page No. - 88)
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Silk
11.3 Dream
11.4 Almond Breeze
11.5 Sunrise Naturals
11.6 So Good
11.7 So Delicious
11.8 Australias Own Organic
11.9 Ecomil
11.10 Alpro
11.11 Edensoy
12 Dairy Alternatives Market, By Region (Page No. - 91)
12.1 Introduction
12.2 North America
12.2.1 US
12.2.1.1 Presence of Big Players in US to Drive Market in this Region
12.2.2 Canada
12.2.2.1 Rise in Demand for Protein Rich Dairy Substitutes to Drive the Market of Dairy Alternatives in Canada
12.2.3 Mexico
12.2.3.1 Rising Urbanization and Growing Demand for Fortified Dairy Free Products to Drive the Dairy Alternatives Market in Mexico
12.3 Europe
12.3.1 Germany
12.3.1.1 The Growing Food & Beverage Industry in Germany is Projected to Drive the Market in this Region
12.3.2 UK
12.3.2.1 Consumer Inclination towards Healthy Products to drive Dairy Alternatives Market in the UK
12.3.3 France
12.3.3.1 Increased Consumption of Soy-Based Products in France to Drive Dairy Alternatives Market in this Region
12.3.4 Italy
12.3.4.1 Large Consumption of Cheese is Projected to Drive the Dairy Alternatives Market in Italy
12.3.5 Spain
12.3.5.1 The Rising Prices of Raw Milk in Spain is Projected to Drive the Dairy Alternatives Market
12.3.6 Rest of Europe
12.4 Asia Pacific
12.4.1 China
12.4.1.1 Applications of Soy-Derived Dairy Alternatives in Various Chinese Cuisines to Drive the Overall Market for Dairy Alternatives in China
12.4.2 Japan
12.4.2.1 Rise in Demand for High-Protein Healthy Products to Drive the Dairy Alternatives Market in Japan
12.4.3 India
12.4.3.1 Rise in Demand for Using Dairy-Free Substitutes in Traditional Sweets to Drive Demand for Dairy Alternatives in India
12.4.4 Australia & New Zealand
12.4.4.1 Rise in Demand for Nutritional Products to Drive the Dairy Alternatives Market in Australia & New Zealand
12.4.5 Rest of Asia Pacific
12.5 South America
12.5.1 Brazil
12.5.1.1 Demand for Clean Label and Rise in Soy Production in Brazil to Drive the Dairy Alternatives Market
12.5.2 Argentina
12.5.2.1 High Local Soybean Production and Growth in Demand for Clean Label to Drive Dairy Alternatives Market in Argentina
12.5.3 Rest of South America
12.6 Rest of the World (RoW)
12.6.1 Middle East
12.6.1.1 High Spending Power and Presence of Health-Conscious Consumers to Drive Dairy Alternatives Market in the Middle East
12.6.2 Africa
12.6.2.1 Rise in Urbanization and Growth of Retail Chain to Increase Demand for Dairy Alternatives in Africa
13 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 132)
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Competitve Benchmarking
13.3 Vanguards, Innovators, Emerging, and Dynamic
14 Competitive Profiles (Page No. - 137)
(Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, MnM View)*
14.1 The Whitewave Foods Company
14.2 The Hain Celestial
14.3 Blue Diamond Growers
14.4 Sunopta
14.5 Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing Company
14.6 Freedom Foods Group
14.7 Eden Foods
14.8 Nutriops S.L
14.9 Earths Own Food Company
14.10 Triballat Noyal
14.11 Valsoia S.P.A.
14.12 Dφhler GmbH
14.13 Panos Brands
14.14 Organic Valley
*Details on Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, MnM View Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.
15 Appendix (Page No. - 178)
15.1 Discussion Guide
15.1.1 Company Developments
15.1.1.1 Acquisitions & Merger
15.1.1.2 Expansions
15.1.1.3 Agreements, Joint Venture & Partnerships
15.1.1.4 New Products Launches
15.2 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets Subscription Portal
15.3 Available Customizations
15.4 Related Reports
15.5 Author Details
List of Tables (88 Tables)
Table 1 USD Exchange Rates Considered for the Study, 20152017
Table 2 Nutritional Comparison of Dairy and Non-Dairy Milk
Table 3 Soymilk Composition
Table 4 Some of the Mandatory Advisory Statements Given By Fsanz
Table 5 Some of the Granted Patents Pertaining to Dairy Alternatives
Table 6 Lactose Content in Dairy Food Products
Table 7 Top Five GDP, Per Capita (PPP), in Emerging Asia Pacific Economies, 2013
Table 8 Market Size for Dairy Alternatives, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 9 Soy Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Region, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 10 Almond Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Region, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 11 Coconut Dairy Alternatives Market Size, By Region, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 12 Rice Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Region, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 13 Oats Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Region, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 14 Hemp Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Region, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 15 Others Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Region, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 16 Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 17 Milk: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Region, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 18 Ice Creams: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, By Region, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 19 Yogurt: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Region, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 20 Cheese: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Region, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 21 Creamers: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Region, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 22 Others: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Region, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 23 Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Formulation, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 24 Flavored Market Size, by Region, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 25 Plain Market Size, by Region, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 26 Nutrient Content in Dairy Alternatives
Table 27 Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Distribution Channel, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 28 Supermarkets Market Size, by Distribution Channel, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 29 Health Food Stores Market Size, by Region, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 30 Pharmacies Market Size, by Region, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 31 Convenience Stores Market Size, by Region, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 32 Online Stores Market Size, by Region, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 33 Other Distribution Channels Market Size, by Region, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 34 Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Region, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 35 Market Size, By Region, 20162023 (Million Liters)
Table 36 North America: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Country, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 37 North America: Market Size, by Country, 20162023 (Million Liters)
Table 38 North America: Market Size, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 39 North America: Market Size, by Formulation, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 40 North America: Market Size, by Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 41 North America: Market Size, by Distribution Channel, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 42 US: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 43 Canada: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 44 Mexico: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 45 Europe: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Country, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 46 Europe: Market Size, by Country, 20162023 (Million Liters)
Table 47 Europe: Market Size, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 48 Europe: Market Size, by Formulation, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 49 Europe: Market Size, by Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 50 Europe: Market Size, by Distribution Channel, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 51 Germany: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 52 UK: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 53 France: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 54 Italy: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 55 Spain: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 56 Rest of Europe: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 57 Asia Pacific: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Country/Region, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 58 Asia Pacific: Market Size, by Country/Region, 20162023 (Million Liters)
Table 59 Asia Pacific: Market Size, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 60 Asia Pacific: Market Size, by Formulation, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 61 Asia Pacific: Market Size, by Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 62 Asia Pacific: Market Size, by Distribution Channel, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 63 China: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 64 Japan: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 65 India: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 66 Australia & New Zealand: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 67 Rest of Asia Pacific: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 68 South America: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Country, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 69 South America: Market Size, by Country, 20162023 (Million Liters)
Table 70 South America: Market Size, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 71 South America: Market Size, by Formulation, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 72 South America: Market Size, by Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 73 South America: Market Size, by Distribution Channel, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 74 Brazil: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 75 Argentina: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 76 Rest of South America: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 77 RoW: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Region, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 78 RoW: Market Size, by Region, 20162023 (Million Liters)
Table 79 RoW: Market Size, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 80 RoW: Market Size, by Formulation, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 81 RoW: Market Size, by Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 82 RoW: Market Size, by Distribution Channel, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 83 Middle East: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 84 Africa: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Source, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 85 Acquisitions, 20122017
Table 86 Expansions, 20122017
Table 87 Agreements, Joint Venture, Partnerships, 20122017
Table 88 New Product Launches, 20122017
List of Figures (41 Figures)
Figure 1 Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Research Design
Figure 3 Breakdown of Primary Interviews: By Company Type, Designation, and Region
Figure 4 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
Figure 5 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 6 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
Figure 7 Dairy Alternatives Market Snapshot, by Source, 2018 vs. 2023
Figure 8 Market Size, by Application, 20182023
Figure 9 Market Size, by Distribution Channel, 20182023
Figure 10 Europe to Grow at the Highest CAGR in the Dairy Alternatives Market, 20182023
Figure 11 Dairy Alternatives Market, by Region
Figure 12 Growing Demand for Lactose-Free Food & Beverage Products and the Rising Trend of Alternatives
Figure 13 US Dominated the Dairy Alternatives Market in 2017
Figure 14 Milk Segment to Dominate the Market Through 2023
Figure 15 Developed Countries in Europe to Emerge at High Growth Rates During the Forecast Period
Figure 16 Soy Segment Dominated the Dairy Alternatives Market Across All Sources
Figure 17 Flavored Segment Dominated the Dairy Alternatives Market
Figure 18 US Accounted for the Largest Share in 2017
Figure 19 Number of Patents Filed for Dairy Alternatives, 20132017
Figure 20 Market Dynamics: Dairy Alternatives Market
Figure 21 Vegan Population Trend in the UK
Figure 22 Global Average Prices of Raw Materials, 20132016 (USD/Ton)
Figure 23 Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Source, 2018 vs. 2023 (USD Million)
Figure 24 Soy: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Region, 2018 vs. 2023 (USD Million)
Figure 25 Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Application, 2018 vs. 2023 (USD Million)
Figure 26 Milk: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Region, 2018 vs. 2023 (USD Million)
Figure 27 Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Formulation, 2018 vs. 2023 (USD Million)
Figure 28 Flavored: Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Region, 2018 vs. 2023 (USD Million)
Figure 29 Dairy Alternatives Market Size, by Distribution Channel, 2018 vs. 2023 (USD Million)
Figure 30 Supermarkets Market Size, by Region, 2018 vs. 2023 (USD Million)
Figure 31 France to Record the Highest Growth Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 32 North America: Dairy Alternatives Market Snapshot
Figure 33 Dairy Alternatives Consumption Share in South America, by Key Country, 2017
Figure 34 Soybean Production in Brazil, 20122018 (Mmt)
Figure 35 Dairy Alternative Market (Global) Competitive Leadership Mapping, 2018
Figure 36 Whitewave Foods: Company Snapshot
Figure 37 The Hain Celestial: Company Snapshot
Figure 38 Blue Diamond Growers: Company Snapshot
Figure 39 Sunopta: Company Snapshot
Figure 40 Freedom Foods Group: Company Snapshot
Figure 41 Valsoia S.P.A: Company Snapshot
The study involved four major activities in estimating the current market size of the dairy alternatives market. Exhaustive secondary research was done to collect information on the market as well as the parent markets. The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizing with industry experts across the value chain through primary research. Both the top-down and bottom-up approaches were employed to estimate the complete market size. Thereafter, market breakdown and data triangulation were used to estimate the market size of segments and sub-segments.
Secondary Research
In the secondary research process, various sources were referred to, so as to identify and collect information for this study. These secondary sources included annual reports, press releases & investor presentations of companies, white papers, certified publications, and articles by recognized authors, gold & silver standard websites, manufacturing companies, regulatory bodies, trade directories, and databases.
Secondary research was mainly used to obtain key information about the industrys supply chain, the total pool of key players, market classification, and segmentation, according to industry trends to the bottom-most level, and regional markets. It was also used to obtain information about the key developments from a market-oriented perspective.
Primary Research
The dairy alternatives market comprises several stakeholders such as raw material suppliers, processors, end-product manufacturers, and regulatory organizations in the supply chain. The demand side of this market is characterized by the development of plant-based food and beverage industries as well as the rise in urban population. The supply side is characterized by advancements in technology and a diverse range of manufacturers. Various primary sources from both the supply and demand sides of the market were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information.
The primary interviewees from the demand side include key opinion leaders, executives, vice presidents, and CEOs in the dairy alternatives manufacturing industry. The primary sources from the supply side include research institutions involved in R&D to introduce new products, key opinion leaders, distributors, and dairy alternative manufacturing companies.
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Market Size Estimation
Both the top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the total size of the dairy alternatives market. These methods were also used extensively to estimate the size of various sub-segments in the market. The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following:
- The key players in the industry and markets were identified through extensive secondary research.
- The value chain and market size of the dairy alternatives market, in terms of value, were determined through primary and secondary research.
- All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns were determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources.
- All possible parameters that affect the market covered in this research study were accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to obtain the final quantitative and qualitative data.
- The research included the study of reports, reviews, and newsletters of top market players, along with extensive interviews for key opinions from leaders, such as CEOs, directors, and marketing executives.
Data Triangulation
After arriving at the overall market size from the estimation process described above, the total market was split into several segments. To complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for all segments, the data triangulation and market breakdown procedures were employed, wherever applicable. The data was triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both the demand and supply sides. In addition, the market size was validated using both the top-down and bottom-up approaches. It was then verified through primary interviews. Hence, three approaches were adopted-top-down approach, bottom-up approach, and the one involving expert interviews. Only when the values arrived at from the three points match, the data is assumed to be correct.
Report Objectives
- Determining and projecting the size of the dairy alternatives market with respect to type, application, flavor, nutrient, and region, over a five-year period ranging from 2018 to 2023
- Identifying the attractive opportunities in the market by determining the largest and fastest-growing segments across the key regions
- Analyzing the demand-side factors on the basis of the following:
- Impact of macro- and microeconomic factors on the market
- Shifts in demand patterns across different sub-segments and regions
- Identifying and profiling the key market players in the dairy alternatives market
- Determining the market share of the key players operating in the dairy alternatives market
- Providing a comparative analysis of the market leaders on the basis of the following:
- Product offerings
- Business strategies
- Strengths and weaknesses
- Key financials
- Understanding the competitive landscape and identifying the major growth strategies adopted by players across the key regions
- Providing insights on the trade scenario
Scope of the report
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Report Metric |
Details |
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Market size available for years |
2016-2023 |
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Base year considered |
2017 |
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Forecast period |
2018-2023 |
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Forecast units |
Value (USD Million) |
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Segments covered |
Source, Application, Distribution Channel, Formulation, Nutrient, and Region |
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Geographies covered |
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and RoW |
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Companies covered |
The Whitewaves Food Company (US), The Hain Celestial Group (US), Blue Diamond Growers (US), Sunopta (Canada), Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing Company (Australia), Freedom Foods Group (Australia), Eden Foods (US), Nutriops S.L. (Spain), Earth's Own Food Company (Canada), Triballat Noyal (France), Valsoia S.P.A (Italy), Dohler GmBh (Germany),Organic Valley (US), and Panos Brands LLC (US). |
This research report categorizes the dairy alternatives market based on source, application, formulation, nutrient, distribution channel, and region.
On the basis of source, the dairy alternatives market has been segmented as follows:
- Almond
- Soy
- Oats
- Hemp
- Coconut
- Rice
- Others (cashew and hazelnut)
On the basis of application, the dairy alternatives market has been segmented as follows:
- Cheese
- Creamers
- Yogurt
- Ice Creams
- Milk
- Others (butter, sauces, dressings, tofu, and smoothies)
On the basis of formulation, the dairy alternatives market has been segmented as follows:
- Plain
- Flavored
On the basis of nutrient, the dairy alternatives market has been segmented as follows (qualitative):
- Protein
- Starch
- Vitamin
- Others (fats, fiber, and minerals)
On the basis of distribution channel, the dairy alternatives market has been segmented as follows:
- Supermarkets
- Health Food stores
- Pharmacies
- Convenience Stores
- Online stores
- Others (direct sales by manufacturers, gourmet stores, bakeries, warehouse clubs, and mass merchandisers)
On the basis of region, the dairy alternatives market has been segmented as follows:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- South America
- RoW (Africa and the Middle East)
Available Customizations
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Segment Analysis
- Product matrix, which gives a detailed comparison of the product portfolio of each company
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Geographic Analysis
- Further breakdown of the Rest of Europe dairy alternatives market into Greece and the Eastern European countries
- Further breakdown of the Rest of Asia Pacific dairy alternatives market, into South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
- Further breakdown of other countries in the Rest of the World dairy alternatives market, by key countries
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Growth opportunities and latent adjacency in Dairy Alternatives Market