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PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 1800317
PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 1800317
Dairy Products and Alternatives in the United Kingdom
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Value sales of dairy products and alternatives in the UK have experienced modest growth in 2025, driven primarily by continued unit price increases rather than volume expansion. While inflation across the market has largely stabilised, it remains slightly elevated due to persistent global supply chain disruptions and prevailing economic uncertainty. Notably, the cheese and butter categories have seen the strongest price growth, fuelled by volatile ingredient costs on top of ongoing labour shorta...
Euromonitor International's Dairy Products and Alternatives in United Kingdom report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are currently shaping the market along with prospects for the next five years, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.
Product coverage: Baby Food, Dairy, Plant-based Dairy.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
List Of Contents And Tables
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Dairy products and alternatives in 2025: The big picture
- Key trends in 2025
Competitive Landscape
- Channel developments
- What next for dairy products and alternatives?
MARKET DATA
- Table 1 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2020-2025
- Table 2 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
- Table 3 NBO Company Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2021-2025
- Table 4 LBN Brand Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2022-2025
- Table 5 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 6 Distribution of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Format: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 7 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2025-2030
- Table 8 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
- Summary 1 Research Sources
BABY FOOD IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Baby food faces headwinds from cost pressures and increased regulatory focus
- Danone retains lead as Kendamil rises through value-focused growth
- Supermarkets dominate but discounters and digital channels drive growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Modest value growth expected amid demographic decline
- Baby food innovation shifts toward developmental support and ingredient integrity
- Transparency and trust set to take centre stage in baby food reform
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 9 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2020-2025
- Table 10 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2020-2025
- Table 11 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
- Table 12 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
- Table 13 Sales of Growing-Up Milk Formula by Age: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2021-2025
- Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2022-2025
- Table 16 Distribution of Baby Food by Format: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 17 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2025-2030
- Table 18 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2025-2030
- Table 19 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
- Table 20 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
BUTTER AND SPREADS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Consumers turn to butter as ingredient transparency becomes key
- Butter and spreads market shifts toward natural appeal and functional indulgence
- Supermarkets lead sales while e-commerce continues to gain ground
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Butter drives modest growth as consumers prioritise taste and naturalness
- Flavour development is set to balance premium appeal with everyday relevance
- Clean label innovation could reinforce growth in margarine and spreads
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 21 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2020-2025
- Table 22 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2020-2025
- Table 23 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
- Table 24 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
- Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2021-2025
- Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2022-2025
- Table 27 Distribution of Butter and Spreads by Format: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 28 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2025-2030
- Table 29 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2025-2030
- Table 30 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
- Table 31 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
CHEESE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Value growth in cheese supported by premiumisation and health trends
- Saputo leads while Strings & Things capture momentum through snacking trends
- Supermarkets lead cheese distribution as value and variety boosts sales
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Category expansion expected through new formats and flavours
- Value growth set to be driven through health and indulgence claims
- Sustainability and authenticity set drive cheese differentiation amidst declining plant-based cheese sales
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 32 Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2020-2025
- Table 33 Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2020-2025
- Table 34 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
- Table 35 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
- Table 36 Sales of Spreadable Cheese by Type: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 37 Sales of Soft Cheese by Type: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 38 Sales of Hard Cheese by Type: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Cheese: % Value 2021-2025
- Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Cheese: % Value 2022-2025
- Table 41 Distribution of Cheese by Format: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 42 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2025-2030
- Table 43 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2025-2030
- Table 44 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
- Table 45 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
DRINKING MILK PRODUCTS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Full fat and flavoured formats drive category momentum
- Private label increases its dominance despite new brand activities
- Discounters continue to gain ground while e-commerce shows promise
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Future growth anchored in protein rich and premium milk offerings
- Functional innovation set to support growth momentum
- Regulatory pressure may shape the future formulations of drinking milk products
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 46 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Volume 2020-2025
- Table 47 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Value 2020-2025
- Table 48 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
- Table 49 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
- Table 50 NBO Company Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2021-2025
- Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2022-2025
- Table 52 Distribution of Drinking Milk Products by Format: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 53 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Volume 2025-2030
- Table 54 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Value 2025-2030
- Table 55 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
- Table 56 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
YOGHURT AND SOUR MILK PRODUCTS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Sour milk products the standout category in 2025 as consumers look for naturally healthy options
- Danone leads as functional innovation gains ground while Arla sees strong showing
- Supermarkets lead as online platforms expand their reach
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Premium formats and gut health trends set to support growth
- Yoghurt innovation set to continue as families seek nourishment and transparency
- Single-serve formats and category blurring expand yoghurt's role in daily diets
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 57 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2020-2025
- Table 58 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2020-2025
- Table 59 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
- Table 60 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
- Table 61 Sales of Flavoured Yoghurt by Flavour: Rankings 2020-2025
- Table 62 NBO Company Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2021-2025
- Table 63 LBN Brand Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2022-2025
- Table 64 Distribution of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Format: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 65 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2025-2030
- Table 66 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2025-2030
- Table 67 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
- Table 68 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
OTHER DAIRY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Stabilising prices and premium indulgence support growth in other dairy
- Tradition meets trend as Ambrosia and Gu Desserts redefine the dairy dessert landscape
- Supermarkets anchor sales while e-commerce and convenience channels expand
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Sales of other dairy set to decline as health trends gain ground
- Fromage frais is set to see positive performance with protein and wellness appeal
- Cream set to benefit from home cooking trend and new innovations
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 69 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2020-2025
- Table 70 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2020-2025
- Table 71 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
- Table 72 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
- Table 73 Sales of Cream by Type: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 74 NBO Company Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2021-2025
- Table 75 LBN Brand Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2022-2025
- Table 76 Distribution of Other Dairy by Format: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 77 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2025-2030
- Table 78 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2025-2030
- Table 79 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
- Table 80 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
PLANT-BASED DAIRY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Mixed performances seen within plant-based dairy in 2025
- Alpro maintains its leadership as Rude Health climbs the rankings
- Supermarkets remain key to sales of plant-based dairy despite rise of e-commerce
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Plant-based dairy set for further gains as clean label and local sourcing gain traction
- Health trends set to drive innovation and premiumisation in plant-based dairy
- Innovation in plant-based cheese set to revive consumer interest
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 81 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2020-2025
- Table 82 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
- Table 83 Sales of Other Plant-Based Milk by Type: % Value 2022-2025
- Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2021-2025
- Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2022-2025
- Table 86 Distribution of Plant-Based Dairy by Format: % Value 2020-2025
- Table 87 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2025-2030
- Table 88 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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