The United Kingdom Dairy Products and Alternatives

Dairy Products and Alternatives in the United Kingdom


The lingering effects of the cost-of-living crisis and ongoing global supply chain issues continue to impact dairy products and alternatives in the UK in 2024. Positive unit price growth is evident across dairy categories, particularly in drinking milk products, cheese, butter, and yoghurt, and is being driven by increasing production costs, including fertilisers, energy, and animal feed. The situation continues to be impacted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has contributed to ongoing hig...

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Product coverage: Baby Food, Dairy, Plant-based Dairy.

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Dairy Products and Alternatives in the United Kingdom
Euromonitor International
August 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
DAIRY PRODUCTS AND ALTERNATIVES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dairy products and alternatives in 2024: The big picture
Key trends in 2024
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 2 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 3 NBO Company Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2020-2024
Table 4 LBN Brand Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2021-2024
Table 5 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2019-2024
Table 6 Distribution of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 7 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
BABY FOOD IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Baby food volumes decline under persistent strain of inflation
Inflation drives parents to choose more affordable lines, yet Kendamil continues to make gains
Dried baby food and other baby food retain low share as nutritional credentials remain key for prepared baby food
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Falling inflation rates and competition regulation expected to push prices down
Strong focus expected on sustainable packaging, fortification and nutritional value
Solid demand expected for special baby milk formula and dairy-free choices
CATEGORY DATA
Table 9 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 10 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 11 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 12 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 13 Sales of Growing-Up Milk Formula by Age: % Value 2019-2024
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2020-2024
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2021-2024
Table 16 Distribution of Baby Food by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
BUTTER AND SPREADS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Impact of inflation on prices of butter and spreads gradually easing
Brands enhance affordability through smaller pack sizes
Premiumisation adds to further value growth of butter
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Innovation in new format and flavour development to drive product development
The rising importance of health and sustainability
E-commerce sales to increase over forecast period driven by convenience
CATEGORY DATA
Table 21 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 22 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 23 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 24 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2020-2024
Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2021-2024
Table 27 Distribution of Butter and Spreads by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
CHEESE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Unit price growth continues to place pressure on cheese consumption but more positive signs are emerging
Surge in innovation and flavour diversity driven by premiumisation
Declines for unpackaged hard cheese slow amid category shift since pandemic
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Snacking trend to drive retail demand for processed cheese excl spreadable
Sustainability-driven innovation expected to rise
Cheese brands continue to explore value in convenience
CATEGORY DATA
Table 32 Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 33 Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 34 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 35 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 36 Sales of Spreadable Cheese by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 37 Sales of Soft Cheese by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 38 Sales of Hard Cheese by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Cheese: % Value 2020-2024
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Cheese: % Value 2021-2024
Table 41 Distribution of Cheese by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DRINKING MILK PRODUCTS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Unit price growth of drinking milk products continues to slow
Flavoured milk drinks targets demand for indulgence and protein-rich options
Innovation emerges in a category traditionally lacking in novelty
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Advancements in HFSS developments and the resurgence of full fat fresh milk
Future innovation to be driven by convenience
Further sustainability advancements expected
CATEGORY DATA
Table 46 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 47 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 48 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 49 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 50 NBO Company Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2020-2024
Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2021-2024
Table 52 Distribution of Drinking Milk Products by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
YOGHURT AND SOUR MILK PRODUCTS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Further unit price growth hampers volumes, highlighting rising importance of value products
Importance of yoghurt with natural and protein credentials
Robust volume growth of sour milk products fuelled by demand for gut health benefits
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Yoghurt innovation to be driven by premiumisation and convenience trends
Innovation, reformulation and rebranding for enhanced health credentials
Further expansion of sour milk products
CATEGORY DATA
Table 57 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 58 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 59 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 60 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 61 Sales of Flavoured Yoghurt by Flavour: Rankings 2019-2024
Table 62 NBO Company Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2020-2024
Table 63 LBN Brand Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2021-2024
Table 64 Distribution of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
OTHER DAIRY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Rising milk prices and indulgence trend drive steady value growth of chilled dairy desserts
Convenience continues to be a key driving factor for other dairy
HFSS regulation spurs reformulation and innovation
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Declining demand and availability signal further struggles for coffee whiteners
Fromage frais and quark to compete better with yoghurt and chilled dairy desserts
Potential for further expansion driven by plant-based and indulgence trends
CATEGORY DATA
Table 69 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 70 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 71 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 72 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 73 Sales of Cream by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 74 NBO Company Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2020-2024
Table 75 LBN Brand Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2021-2024
Table 76 Distribution of Other Dairy by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 78 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
PLANT-BASED DAIRY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Slow growth hits mid-positioned plant-based milk players
Importance of health credentials amid rise of organic variants for health and eco- conscious consumers
Emergence of plant-based desserts in plant-based yoghurt
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Expanding SKU variety driven by sustainability and premiumisation
Plant-based cheese set to see increasingly competitive landscape
Health and wellness trend to drive demand for better processing
CATEGORY DATA
Table 81 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 82 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 83 Sales of Other Plant-Based Milk by Type: % Value 2021-2024
Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2020-2024
Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2021-2024
Table 86 Distribution of Plant-Based Dairy by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 88 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

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