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Low-Fat Dairy Beverages - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 369 Pages
  • February 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 5980829
The global market for Low-fat Dairy Beverages was valued at US$21.1 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$24.4 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 2.5% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.

Low-fat Dairy Beverages- Key Trends and Drivers

Low-fat dairy beverages are milk and milk-based drinks that have had most of the fat content removed to create a healthier, lower-calorie alternative to whole milk products. These beverages include skim milk, 1% or 2% fat milk, and other dairy-based drinks such as low-fat yogurt drinks, kefir, and flavored milks. Low-fat dairy beverages maintain most of the essential nutrients found in full-fat dairy, such as calcium, protein, and vitamins, making them a popular choice for health-conscious consumers seeking to reduce their fat intake without sacrificing nutritional benefits.

In recent years, the market for low-fat dairy beverages has expanded significantly, driven by an increasing awareness of the health risks associated with high-fat diets, such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Consumers are increasingly opting for low-fat alternatives as part of a broader trend towards healthier eating habits. Manufacturers have responded to this demand by innovating and expanding their product lines, offering a variety of flavors and fortified options to appeal to diverse consumer preferences. Additionally, advancements in processing technologies have improved the taste and texture of low-fat dairy beverages, making them more palatable and comparable to their full-fat counterparts.

The growth in the low-fat dairy beverages market is driven by several factors. A major driver is the rising health consciousness among consumers, who are actively seeking products that support weight management and overall wellness. The increasing prevalence of lifestyle diseases has prompted a shift towards preventive healthcare, where diet plays a crucial role. Technological advancements in dairy processing, such as ultra-filtration and high-pressure processing, have enhanced the quality and shelf-life of low-fat dairy products, making them more appealing to consumers. Additionally, the growing popularity of functional foods, which provide additional health benefits beyond basic nutrition, has led to the development of fortified low-fat dairy beverages enriched with probiotics, vitamins, and minerals. The trend towards sustainable and ethical consumption has also influenced the market, with consumers favoring brands that adopt environmentally friendly practices and source their ingredients responsibly. Lastly, the expansion of retail channels, including e-commerce, has made low-fat dairy beverages more accessible to a wider audience, further driving market growth.

Report Scope

The report analyzes the Low-fat Dairy Beverages market, presented in terms of market value (US$ Thousand). The analysis covers the key segments and geographic regions outlined below.

Segments

Product (Low-Fat Milk, Low-Fat Yogurt Drink, Other Low-Fat Dairy Beverages); Flavor Type (Flavored Type, Unflavored Type); Distribution Channel (Supermarkets / Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Distribution Channel, Other Distribution Channels).

Geographic Regions/Countries

World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Key Insights:

  • Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the Low-Fat Milk segment, which is expected to reach US$15.4 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 3%. The Low-Fat Yogurt Drink segment is also set to grow at 1.9% CAGR over the analysis period.
  • Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, valued at $5.7 Billion in 2024, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 4.6% CAGR to reach $4.7 Billion by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.

Report Features:

  • Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2024 to 2030.
  • In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Company Profiles: Coverage of major players such as American Dairy Association North East., Ananda Dairy Ltd., Arla Foods amba, Borden Dairy, CHOBANI LLC and more.
  • Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments.

Why You Should Buy This Report:

  • Detailed Market Analysis: Access a thorough analysis of the Global Low-fat Dairy Beverages Market, covering all major geographic regions and market segments.
  • Competitive Insights: Get an overview of the competitive landscape, including the market presence of major players across different geographies.
  • Future Trends and Drivers: Understand the key trends and drivers shaping the future of the Global Low-fat Dairy Beverages Market.
  • Actionable Insights: Benefit from actionable insights that can help you identify new revenue opportunities and make strategic business decisions.

Key Questions Answered:

  • How is the Global Low-fat Dairy Beverages Market expected to evolve by 2030?
  • What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
  • Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
  • How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
  • Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?

Some of the 36 major companies featured in this Low-fat Dairy Beverages market report include:

  • American Dairy Association North East.
  • Ananda Dairy Ltd.
  • Arla Foods amba
  • Borden Dairy
  • CHOBANI LLC
  • Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.
  • Danone
  • Darigold, Inc.
  • HP Hood LLC
  • Maola Local Dairies
  • Megmilk Snow Brand Co., Ltd.
  • Meyenberg
  • Nestle Middle East FZE
  • Organic Valley
  • Prairie Farms Dairy
  • The Coca-Cola Company

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • World Market Trajectories
  • Global Economic Update
  • Low-fat Dairy Beverages - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2025 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2025 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Health Consciousness Throws the Spotlight on Low-fat Dairy Beverages
  • Nutrition Guidelines Propel Demand for Low-fat Dairy Options
  • Growing Popularity of Functional Beverages Expands Market Opportunity for Low-fat Dairy
  • Innovations in Flavor and Texture Strengthen Business Case for Low-fat Dairy Drinks
  • Lactose-Free Innovations Enhance Appeal of Low-fat Dairy to Wider Audiences
  • Macro Trends in Wellness and Fitness Sustain Growth in Low-fat Dairy Beverage Sales
  • Advancements in Dairy Processing Technology Boost Product Offerings
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Low-fat Dairy Beverages Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2030
  • Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Low-fat Dairy Beverages by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World Historic Review for Low-fat Dairy Beverages by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Low-fat Dairy Beverages by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Low-Fat Milk by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World Historic Review for Low-Fat Milk by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 7: World 15-Year Perspective for Low-Fat Milk by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Low-Fat Yogurt Drink by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World Historic Review for Low-Fat Yogurt Drink by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Low-Fat Yogurt Drink by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Low-Fat Dairy Beverages by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World Historic Review for Other Low-Fat Dairy Beverages by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 13: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Low-Fat Dairy Beverages by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flavored Type by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World Historic Review for Flavored Type by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Flavored Type by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Unflavored Type by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World Historic Review for Unflavored Type by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 19: World 15-Year Perspective for Unflavored Type by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Supermarkets / Hypermarkets by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: World Historic Review for Supermarkets / Hypermarkets by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Supermarkets / Hypermarkets by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Convenience Stores by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: World Historic Review for Convenience Stores by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Convenience Stores by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Online Distribution Channel by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: World Historic Review for Online Distribution Channel by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 28: World 15-Year Perspective for Online Distribution Channel by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Distribution Channels by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 30: World Historic Review for Other Distribution Channels by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 31: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Distribution Channels by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Low-fat Dairy Beverages Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2025 (E)
CANADA
JAPAN
  • Low-fat Dairy Beverages Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2025 (E)
CHINA
  • Low-fat Dairy Beverages Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2025 (E)
EUROPE
  • Low-fat Dairy Beverages Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2025 (E)
FRANCE
  • Low-fat Dairy Beverages Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2025 (E)
GERMANY
  • Low-fat Dairy Beverages Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2025 (E)
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Low-fat Dairy Beverages Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2025 (E)
SPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Low-fat Dairy Beverages Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2025 (E)
AUSTRALIA
  • Low-fat Dairy Beverages Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Australia for 2025 (E)
INDIA
  • Low-fat Dairy Beverages Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2025 (E)
SOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
LATIN AMERICA
  • Low-fat Dairy Beverages Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2025 (E)
ARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICA
MIDDLE EAST
  • Low-fat Dairy Beverages Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Middle East for 2025 (E)
IRANISRAELSAUDI ARABIAUNITED ARAB EMIRATESREST OF MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
  • Low-fat Dairy Beverages Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2025 (E)
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • American Dairy Association North East.
  • Ananda Dairy Ltd.
  • Arla Foods amba
  • Borden Dairy
  • CHOBANI LLC
  • Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.
  • Danone
  • Darigold, Inc.
  • HP Hood LLC
  • Maola Local Dairies
  • Megmilk Snow Brand Co., Ltd.
  • Meyenberg
  • Nestle Middle East FZE
  • Organic Valley
  • Prairie Farms Dairy
  • The Coca-Cola Company

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