PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1814146
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1814146
Japan Dairy Alternatives Market Size, Share, & Trends Analysis Report By Source (Soy, Almond, Coconut, Rice, Oats, Others), By Product (Milk, Yogurt, Cheese, Ice cream, Creamer), By Distribution Channel, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033
Japan Dairy Alternatives Market Summary
The Japan dairy alternatives market size was estimated at USD 1.94 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 5.43 billion in 2030, growing at a CAGR of 12.1% from 2025 to 2033. The market is primarily driven by rising health consciousness, high rates of lactose intolerance, and growing environmental awareness among consumers.
Demand for non-dairy substitutes such as soy, almond, and oat-based products has surged, and consumers are seeking low-fat, low-cholesterol options aligned with healthier dietary patterns. Environmental concerns also influence purchasing behavior, as plant-based dairy alternatives typically have a lower carbon footprint and require fewer natural resources than traditional dairy.
In Japan, the shift toward plant based products is driven by health consciousness, environmental awareness, and evolving lifestyle preferences. Consumers are becoming more aware of what they eat and are choosing products that support better health, such as those low in fat, cholesterol, and sugar. Plant based alternatives such as soy, almond, and oat milk are increasingly considered healthier, more digestible, and nutritionally appealing options. In addition, younger generations and urban consumers are increasingly adopting a flexitarian or vegan lifestyle, supported by growing product availability in supermarkets, convenience stores, and cafes. In 2024, Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. entered Japan's plant based market with its new brand "The Power of Soy Milk," introducing fermented soy milk products. The product is made with lactobacilli and bifidobacteria, the products are designed to eliminate bitterness and beany odors, offering a smooth, dessert-friendly taste while promoting health. In addition, the product features claims for lowering cholesterol.
Japan Dairy Alternative Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the country level and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the Japan dairy alternative market report based on source, product, and distribution channel:
- Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Soy
- Almond
- Coconut
- Rice
- Oats
- Others
- Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Milk
- Yogurt
- Cheese
- Ice cream
- Creamer
- Others
- Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
- Convenience Stores
- Online retail
- Others
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot
- 2.2. Segment Snapshot
- 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Japan Dairy Alternatives Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
- 3.1.2. Related Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3. Regulatory Framework
- 3.4. Market Dynamics
- 3.4.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.4.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.4.3. Industry Challenges
- 3.4.4. Industry Opportunities
- 3.5. Industry Analysis Tools
- 3.5.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.6. Market Entry Strategies
Chapter 4. Consumer Behavior Analysis
- 4.1. Demographic Analysis
- 4.2. Consumer Trends and Preferences
- 4.3. Factors Affecting Buying Decision
- 4.4. Consumer Product Adoption
- 4.5. Observations & Recommendations
Chapter 5. Japan Dairy Alternatives Market: Source Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Japan Dairy Alternative Market Source: Key Takeaways
- 5.2. Source Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 5.3. Japan Dairy Alternative Market Estimates & Forecast, By Source, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1. Soy
- 5.3.1.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.3.2. Almond
- 5.3.2.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.3.3. Coconut
- 5.3.3.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.3.4. Rice
- 5.3.4.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.3.5. Oats
- 5.3.5.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.3.6. Others
- 5.3.6.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1. Soy
Chapter 6. Japan Dairy Alternatives Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Japan Dairy Alternatives Market Product: Key Takeaways
- 6.2. Product Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 6.3. Japan Dairy Alternatives Market Estimates & Forecast, By Product, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1. Milk
- 6.3.1.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. Yogurt
- 6.3.2.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3. Cheese
- 6.3.3.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4. Ice cream
- 6.3.4.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.5. Creamer
- 6.3.5.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.6. Others
- 6.3.6.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1. Milk
Chapter 7. Japan Dairy Alternatives Market: Distribution Channel Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Japan Dairy Alternatives Market Distribution Channel: Key Takeaways
- 7.2. Distribution Channel Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 7.3. Japan Dairy Alternative Market Estimates & Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.1. Supermarket & Hypermarkets
- 7.3.1.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.2. Convenience Stores
- 7.3.2.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.3. Online Retail
- 7.3.3.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.4. Others
- 7.3.4.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.1. Supermarket & Hypermarkets
Chapter 8. Japan Dairy Alternative Market - Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis by Key Market Participants
- 8.2. Company Categorization
- 8.3. Financial Performance
- 8.4. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5. Company Market Share, 2024
- 8.6. Company Heat Map/ Positioning Analysis
- 8.7. Strategy Mapping
- 8.8. Company Profiles
- 8.8.1. Yakult Honsha
- 8.8.1.1. Company Overview
- 8.8.1.2. Financial Performance
- 8.8.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.8.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.8.2. Hain Celestial
- 8.8.2.1. Company Overview
- 8.8.2.2. Financial Performance
- 8.8.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.8.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.8.3. Kikkoman Corporation
- 8.8.3.1. Company Overview
- 8.8.3.2. Financial Performance
- 8.8.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.8.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.8.1. Yakult Honsha
List of Tables
- Table 1. Japan dairy alternatives market estimates and forecast, by source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 2. Japan dairy alternatives market estimates and forecast, by product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 3. Japan dairy alternatives market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
List of Figures
- Fig. 1 Japan dairy alternatives market segmentation
- Fig. 2 Information procurement
- Fig. 3 Primary research pattern
- Fig. 4 Primary research approaches
- Fig. 5 Primary research process
- Fig. 6 Market snapshot
- Fig. 7 Source segment snapshot
- Fig. 8 Product segment snapshot
- Fig. 9 Distribution channel segment snapshot
- Fig. 10 Competitive landscape snapshot
- Fig. 11 Japan dairy alternatives market value, 2024 (USD Million)
- Fig. 12 Japan dairy alternatives market - Industry value chain analysis
- Fig. 13 Japan dairy alternatives market dynamics
- Fig. 14 Japan dairy alternatives market: Porter's analysis
- Fig. 15 Japan dairy alternatives market, by source: Key takeaways
- Fig. 16 Japan dairy alternatives market, by source: Market share, 2024 & 2033
- Fig. 17 Soy market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 18 Almond market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 19 Coconut market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 20 Rice market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 21 Oats market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 22 Others market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 23 Japan dairy alternatives market, by product: Key takeaways
- Fig. 24 Japan dairy alternatives market, by product: Market share, 2024 & 2033
- Fig. 25 Milk market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 26 Yogurt market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 27 Cheese market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 28 Ice cream market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 29 Creamer market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 30 Others market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 31 Japan dairy alternatives market, by distribution channel: Key takeaways
- Fig. 32 Japan dairy alternatives market, by distribution channel: Market share, 2024 & 2033
- Fig. 33 Supermarket & hypermarkets market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 34 Convenience stores market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 35 Online retail market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 36 Others market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 37 Key company categorization
- Fig. 38 Strategic framework
