US Dairy Alternatives Market (2023-2028)

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This research study involved the extensive use of secondary sources—directories and databases such as Bloomberg Businessweek and Factiva—to identify and collect information useful for a technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the dairy alternatives market. In-depth interviews were conducted with various primary respondents—such as key industry participants, subject matter experts (SMEs), C-level executives of key market players, and industry consultants—to obtain and verify critical qualitative and quantitative information as well as to assess prospects.

Secondary Research

The secondary sources referred for this research study include government sources, the EU Commission, the European Food Safety Authority, the German Federal Institute of Risk Assessment, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), and the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare have referred to, to identify and collect information for this study. The secondary sources also included dairy alternatives annual reports, press releases & investor presentations of companies, white papers, food journals, certified publications, articles from recognized authors, gold & silver standard websites, regulatory bodies, trade directories, and paid databases.

Secondary research was used to obtain key information about the industry’s supply chain, the total pool of key players, and market classification and segmentation according to industry trends to the bottom-most level, regional markets, and key developments from both market and technology-oriented perspectives. The secondary data was collected and analyzed to arrive at the overall market size, which was further validated by primary research. It was also used to obtain information on the key developments from a market-oriented perspective.

Primary Research

The dairy alternatives market comprises multiple stakeholders, including raw material suppliers, processed food suppliers, and regulatory organizations in the supply chain. Various primary sources from the supply and demand sides of the market were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information. Primary interviewees from the supply side include research institutions involved in R&D to introduce to the manufacturers and importers & exporters of dairy alternatives products, from the demand side include distributors, wholesalers, and key opinion leaders through questionnaires, emails, and telephonic interviews.

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Market Size Estimation

• Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the total size of the dairy alternatives market. These approaches were also used extensively to estimate the size of various dependent submarkets. The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following:
• Key players were identified through extensive secondary research.
• The industry’s supply chain and market size were determined through primary and secondary research.
• All percentage share splits and breakdowns were determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources.
• All the possible parameters that affect the markets 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 includes the study of reports, reviews, and newsletters of top market players, along with extensive interviews for key opinions from industry experts (such as CEOs, vice presidents, directors, and marketing executives).

The following sections (bottom-up & top-down) (supply-demand) depict the overall market size estimation process employed for this study.

Dairy Alternatives Market Size Estimation (Bottom-up Approach)

Through the bottom-up approach, the data extracted from secondary research was utilized to validate the market segment sizes obtained. The approach was employed to arrive at the overall size of the dairy alternatives market in particular regions, and its share in the market was validated through primary interviews conducted with product manufacturers, suppliers, dealers, and distributors.

With the data triangulation procedure and validation of data through primaries, the overall size of the parent market and each segmental market were determined.

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dairy alternatives market size estimation (Top-down approach

For the estimation of the dairy alternatives market, the size of the most appropriate immediate parent market was considered to implement the top-down approach. For the dairy alternatives market, the plant-based food market was considered as the parent market to arrive at the market size, which was again used to estimate the size of individual markets (mentioned in the market segmentation) through percentage shares arrived from secondary and primary research.

Data Triangulation

After arriving at the overall market size from the estimation process explained above, the total market was split into several segments and subsegments. To estimate the overall dairy alternatives market and arrive at the exact statistics for all segments and subsegments, data triangulation and market breakdown procedures were employed, wherever applicable. The data was triangulated by studying various factors and trends from the demand and supply sides. Along with this, the market size was validated using both the top-down and bottom-up approaches.

Market Definition

Dairy alternatives are food & beverage products that are like certain types of dairy-based products in terms of texture and flavor, as well as the nutritional benefits they offer. They are lactose-free and are used to replace dairy-based products. They are manufactured using cereals, such as oats, rice, wheat, barley, and nuts. The health benefits of dairy alternatives have resulted in their wide-scale adoption in numerous applications.

Key Stakeholders

• Food & beverage manufacturers, suppliers, and processors
• Research & development institutions
• Traders & Retailers
• Distributors, importers, and exporters
• Regulatory bodies
  • Organizations such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), European Food Safety Agency (EFSA), EUROPA, and Food Safety Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ)
  • Government agencies
• Intermediary suppliers
• Universities and industry bodies
• End users

Report Objectives

Market Intelligence

• Determining and projecting the size of the dairy alternatives market with respect to source, application, formulation, distribution channel, and region over a five-year period ranging from 2023 to 2028.
• Identifying the attractive opportunities in the market by determining the largest and fastest-growing segments across the key regions and analyzing the demand-side factors based on the following:
  • Impact of macro- and microeconomic factors on the market
  • Shifts in demand patterns across different subsegments and regions

Competitive Intelligence

• Identifying and profiling the key market players in the dairy alternatives market
• Determining the market share of 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 key players across the key regions
• Providing insights on the trade scenario

Available Customizations:

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The following customization options are available for the report:

Product Analysis

• Product matrix, which gives a detailed comparison of the product portfolio of each company.

Geographic Analysis

• Further breakdown of the rest of the Asia Pacific’s dairy alternatives market into South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
• Further breakdown of the rest of Europe's dairy alternatives market into Greece and Eastern European countries.
• Further breakdown of the Rest of South America includes Chile, Peru, and Bolivia.

Company Information

• Detailed analyses and profiling of additional market players (up to five)