Ultra High Temperature Milk Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Fat Content (Whole, Semi Skimmed, Skimmed), By Product (Flavored, Unflavored), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030

Ultra High Temperature Milk Market Growth & Trends

The global ultra high temperature milk market size is expected to reach USD 140.63 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., expanding at a CAGR of 9.3% from 2025 to 2030. Increase in the number of product innovations related to flavored and unflavored content of ultra high temperature (UHT) milk is increasing its demand in the global market. Moreover, longer shelf life of organic and conventional based products, along with ease of storage and transportation, is driving the market exponentially. Benefits associated with UHT milk including improved vitamin content, enhanced flavors, and antimicrobial as well as anti-fungal properties are boosting the growth of the market. Hence, the overall cost of the product gets reduced, thereby giving an advantage to the food service providers across the industry.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness the fastest growth in the coming years owing to large consumption of dairy products and import of dairy products in countries like India and China. For instance, in 2016, India’s dairy imports were valued at USD 110 million and in terms of volume, it was 58,595 metric tons. Europe held the largest market share in 2023. Increase in consumption of UHT products in contrast to conventional processed products in countries like Germany and France is increasing the demand in Europe.

The Skimmed dominated the market with the largest revenue share in 2024 due to presence of a wide base of health conscious consumers in the industry. Skimmed milk products are known to have low fat content with excess of vitamins and minerals, thereby driving the market over the forecast period. The flavored products of UHT milk is expected to expand at the highest CAGR of 9.3% over the forecast period. The finished dairy products such as fresh cheese, yogurt, and cheese sauce are made using flavored UHT milk to mask the burnt taste of pasteurized product, thereby increasing the product demand in the forecast period.

Key players of the market include Amcor Ltd.; Albea Group; First Milk; Ardagh Group; Bemis Company, Inc.; Mondi plc; Koa Glass Co. Ltd.; Bormioli Rocco Spa; Saint-Gobain; MeadWestvaco Corp.; Sonoco Products Company; A2 Corporation; and Mother dairy. Competitive strategies for the market growth include mergers and acquisitions, new product innovations, and spreading awareness about the benefits of UHT milk. For instance, in January 2019, Lactalis acquired Greenland group in Egypt to expand its product base across various sectors such as cheese, yogurts, and UHT milk.

Ultra High Temperature Milk Market Report Highlights

• Europe's ultra high temperature milk industry dominated the global market with the largest revenue share of 41.3% in 2024.
• Asia Pacific ultra high temperature milk industry is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 10.6% over the forecast period.
• Based on fat content, the Skimmed dominated the market with the largest revenue share in 2024 and the Semi-skimmed milk is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period.

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