Vegan Cheese Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Mozzarella, Ricotta, Cheddar, Parmesan, Cream Cheese), By Source (Cashew, Soy, Almond, Coconut), By Application (B2C, B2B), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025

The global vegan cheese market size was valued at USD 3,510.1 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 9,897.4 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 12.1% from 2025 to 2033. Rising demand for plant-based diets, product innovation and improved taste & texture, expanding retail availability and e-commerce growth, increasing lactose intolerance and dairy allergies, and sustainability and ethical consumption trends are some of the factors leading to the growth of the industry.

The global shift toward plant-based eating is becoming one of the strongest growth catalysts for the industry. As consumers are increasingly prioritizing health, sustainability, and ethical food choices, vegan cheese is moving beyond niche shelves and entering mainstream diets. This trend is further amplified by the rise of flexitarian lifestyles, where individuals actively reduce their dairy intake without fully committing to a vegan lifestyle. Social media, food influencers, and plant-based culinary innovation have further accelerated awareness and acceptance of dairy alternatives. As a result, vegan cheese is no longer viewed as a compromise but as a modern, responsible choice aligned with evolving consumer preferences, driving consistent demand across retail and foodservice channels.

Rapid advancements in formulation techniques and ingredient innovation are transforming vegan cheese into a competitive alternative to dairy cheese. Producers are leveraging fermentation technology, microbial cultures, and premium plant bases such as cashews, almonds, oats, and coconut to achieve realistic meltability, stretch, and flavor depth. This evolution has reshaped consumer perception, attracting even those who were previously dissatisfied with the quality of plant-based cheese. Unique innovations such as precision fermentation, clean-label formulations, and artisanal-style aging are unlocking new product possibilities, enabling brands to replicate specialty cheeses once exclusive to dairy. These improvements not only broaden the consumer base but also strengthen brand loyalty by offering a more authentic cheese experience.

Global Vegan Cheese Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segment from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global vegan cheese market report on the basis of product, source, application, and region.

Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Mozzarella
Cheddar
Parmesan
Ricotta
Cream cheese
Others
Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Soy
Almond
Coconut
Cashew
Others
Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
B2C
B2B
Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia & New Zealand
- South Korea
Central & South America
- Brazil
Middle East & Africa
- UAE

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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 Outlook
2.2. Product Outlook
2.3. Source Outlook
2.4. Application Outlook
2.5. Regional Outlook

Chapter 3. Vegan Cheese Market Variables, Trends & Scope

3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.2. Penetration and Growth Prospect Mapping
3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3.1. Manufacturing & Technology Trends
- 3.3.2. Sales Channel Analysis
- 3.3.3. Profit Margin Analysis
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. Business Environment Analysis
- 3.5.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's
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. Vegan Cheese Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis

5.1. Product Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
5.2. Mozzarella
- 5.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.3. Cheddar
- 5.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.4. Parmesan
- 5.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.5. Ricotta
- 5.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.6. Cream cheese
- 5.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.7. Others
- 5.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)

Chapter 6. Vegan Cheese Market: Source Estimates & Trend Analysis

6.1. Source Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
6.2. Soy
- 6.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.3. Almond
- 6.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.4. Coconut
- 6.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.5. Cashew
- 6.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.6. Others
- 6.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)

Chapter 7. Vegan Cheese Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis

7.1. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
7.2. B2C
- 7.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.3. B2B
- 7.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)

Chapter 8. Vegan Cheese Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

8.1. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
8.2. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
8.3. North America
- 8.3.1. U.S.
  - 8.3.1.1. Key country dynamics
  - 8.3.1.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.3.2. Canada
  - 8.3.2.1. Key country dynamics
  - 8.3.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.3.3. Mexico
  - 8.3.3.1. Key country dynamics
  - 8.3.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
8.4. Europe
- 8.4.1.Germany
  - 8.4.1.1. Key country dynamics
  - 8.4.1.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.4.2. U.K.
  - 8.4.2.1. Key country dynamics
  - 8.4.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.4.3. France
  - 8.4.3.1. Key country dynamics
  - 8.4.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.4.4. Italy
  - 8.4.4.1. Key country dynamics
  - 8.4.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.4.5. Spain
  - 8.4.5.1. Key country dynamics
  - 8.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
8.5. Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. China
  - 8.5.1.1. Key country dynamics
  - 8.5.1.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.5.2. Japan
  - 8.5.2.1. Key country dynamics
  - 8.5.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.5.3. India
  - 8.5.3.1. Key country dynamics
  - 8.5.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.5.4. South Korea
  - 8.5.4.1. Key country dynamics
  - 8.5.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.5.5. Australia & New Zealand
  - 8.5.5.1. Key country dynamics
  - 8.5.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
8.6. Central & South America
- 8.6.1. Brazil
  - 8.6.1.1. Key country dynamics
  - 8.6.1.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
8.7. Middle East & Africa
- 8.7.1. UAE
  - 8.7.1.1. Key country dynamics
  - 8.7.1.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)

Chapter 9. Competitive Analysis

9.1. Recent developments & impact analysis, by key market participants
9.2. Company Categorization
9.3. Participant's Overview
9.4. Financial Performance
9.5. Product Portfolios
9.6. Company Market Share Analysis, 2024 (%)
9.7. Company Heat Map Analysis
9.8. Strategy Mapping
9.9. Company Profiles
- 9.9.1. Daiya Foods.
  - 9.9.1.1. Company Overview
  - 9.9.1.2. Financial Performance
  - 9.9.1.3. Product Portfolios
  - 9.9.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.2. Miyoko's Creamery
  - 9.9.2.1. Company Overview
  - 9.9.2.2. Financial Performance
  - 9.9.2.3. Product Portfolios
  - 9.9.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.3. Flora Food Group (Violife)
  - 9.9.3.1. Company Overview
  - 9.9.3.2. Financial Performance
  - 9.9.3.3. Product Portfolios
  - 9.9.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.4. Kite Hill
  - 9.9.4.1. Company Overview
  - 9.9.4.2. Financial Performance
  - 9.9.4.3. Product Portfolios
  - 9.9.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.5. Follow Your Heart
  - 9.9.5.1. Company Overview
  - 9.9.5.2. Financial Performance
  - 9.9.5.3. Product Portfolios
  - 9.9.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.6. Treeline Cheese
  - 9.9.6.1. Company Overview
  - 9.9.6.2. Financial Performance
  - 9.9.6.3. Product Portfolios
  - 9.9.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.7. Tofutti Brands, Inc.
  - 9.9.7.1. Company Overview
  - 9.9.7.2. Financial Performance
  - 9.9.7.3. Product Portfolios
  - 9.9.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.8. Parmela Creamery
  - 9.9.8.1. Company Overview
  - 9.9.8.2. Financial Performance
  - 9.9.8.3. Product Portfolios
  - 9.9.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.9. Nush Foods.
  - 9.9.9.1. Company Overview
  - 9.9.9.2. Financial Performance
  - 9.9.9.3. Product Portfolios
  - 9.9.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9.10. GOOD PLANeT Foods.
  - 9.9.10.1. Company Overview
  - 9.9.10.2. Financial Performance
  - 9.9.10.3. Product Portfolios
  - 9.9.10.4. Strategic Initiatives

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List of Tables

1. Global vegan cheese market - Key market driver analysis
2. Global vegan cheese market - Key market restraint analysis
3. Global vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by product 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
4. Global vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by source 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5. Global vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by application 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6. Global vegan cheese market revenue estimates and forecast by region, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7. North America vegan cheese market revenue estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
8. U.S. macro-economic outlay
9. U.S. vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
10. U.S. vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by product 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
11. U.S. vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by source 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
12. U.S. vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by application 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
13. Canada macro-economic outlay
14. Canada vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
15. Canada vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by product 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
16. Canada vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by source 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
17. Canada vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by application 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
18. Mexico macro-economic outlay
19. Mexico vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
20. Mexico vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by product 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
21. Mexico vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by source 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
22. Mexico vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by application 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
23. Europe vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
24. U.K. macro-economic outlay
25. U.K. vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
26. U.K. vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by product 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
27. U.K. vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by source 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
28. U.K. vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by application 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
29. Germany macro-economic outlay
30. Germany vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by product 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
31. Germany vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by source 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
32. Germany vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by application 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
33. France macro-economic outlay
34. France vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by product 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
35. France vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by source 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
36. France vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by application 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
37. Italy macro-economic outlay
38. Italy vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by product 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
39. Italy vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by source 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
40. Italy vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by application 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
41. Spain macro-economic outlay
42. Spain vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by product 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
43. Spain vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by source 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
44. Spain vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by application 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
45. Asia Pacific vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
46. China macro-economic outlay
47. China vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
48. China vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by product 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
49. China vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by source 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
50. China vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by application 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
51. India macro-economic outlay
52. India vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by product 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
53. India vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by source 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
54. India vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by application 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
55. Japan macro-economic outlay
56. Japan vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by product 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
57. Japan vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by source 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
58. Japan vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by application 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
59. South Korea macro-economic outlay
60. South Korea vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by product 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
61. South Korea vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by source 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
62. South Korea vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by application 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
63. Australia & New Zealand macro-economic outlay
64. Australia & New Zealand vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by product 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
65. Australia & New Zealand vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by source 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
66. Australia & New Zealand vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by application 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
67. Central & South America vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
68. Brazil macro-economic outlay
69. Brazil vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
70. Brazil vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by product 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
71. Brazil vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by source 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
72. Brazil vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by application 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
73. Middle East & Africa vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
74. UAE macro-economic outlay
75. UAE vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
76. UAE vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by product 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
77. UAE vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by source 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
78. UAE vegan cheese market estimates and forecast by application 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)

List of Figures

1. Vegan cheese market snapshot
2. Vegan cheese market segmentation & scope
3. Vegan cheese market penetration & growth prospect mapping
4. Vegan cheese market value chain analysis
5. Vegan cheese market dynamics
6. Vegan cheese market Porter's Five Forces analysis
7. Vegan cheese market: Product movement analysis, 2024 & 2033 (%)
8. Mozzarella cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9. Cheddar cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
10. Parmesan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
11. Ricotta cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
12. Cream cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
13. Other cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
14. Vegan cheese market: Source movement analysis, 2024 & 2033 (%)
15. Soy-based cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
16. Almond-based cheese milk market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
17. Coconut-based cheese Milk market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
18. Cashew-based cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
19. Other source-based market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
20. Vegan cheese market: Application movement analysis, 2024 & 2033 (%)
21. B2C vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
22. B2B vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
23. Vegan cheese market: Regional movement analysis, 2024 & 2033 (%)
24. North America vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
25. U.S. vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
26. Canada vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
27. Mexico vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
28. Europe vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
29. Germany vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
30. U.K. vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
31. Spain vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
32. Italy vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
33. France vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
34. Asia Pacific vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
35. China vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
36. India vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
37. Japan vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
38. South Korea vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
39. Australia & New Zealand vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
40. Central & South America vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
41. Brazil vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
42. Middle East & Africa vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
43. UAE vegan cheese market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)

Vegan Cheese Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Mozzarella, Ricotta, Cheddar, Parmesan, Cream Cheese), By Source (Cashew, Soy, Almond, Coconut), By Application (B2C, B2B), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033

Description

Table of Contents

List of Tables

Vegan Cheese Market Summary

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Vegan Cheese Market Variables, Trends & Scope

Chapter 4. Consumer Behavior Analysis

Chapter 5. Vegan Cheese Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 6. Vegan Cheese Market: Source Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 7. Vegan Cheese Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 8. Vegan Cheese Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 9. Competitive Analysis

List of Tables

List of Figures