Dry Yogurt Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Product Type, By End Use, By Distribution Channel, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Dry Yogurt Market is projected to expand from USD 0.83 Billion in 2025 to USD 1.21 Billion by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 6.48%. This sector encompasses dehydrated cultured dairy products, predominantly in the form of freeze-dried yogurt bites and yogurt powder, which function as shelf-stable snacks or functional ingredients. A primary engine of this growth is the logistical benefit of ambient storage and prolonged shelf life, characteristics that effectively remove the costly cold chain dependencies associated with fresh dairy. Furthermore, the capacity of these drying technologies to retain vital nutrients and probiotics in a lightweight, transportable form facilitates their inclusion in military rations, emergency provisions, and ready-to-eat food lines.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 0.83 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 1.21 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	6.48%
Fastest Growing Segment	Skimmed Dry Yogurt
Largest Market	Europe

Conversely, the market faces a substantial hurdle due to the significant energy requirements and operational expenses inherent in freeze-drying, which can increase retail prices. Despite these cost barriers, the overall sector maintains an upward trajectory. Data from the International Dairy Foods Association indicates that per capita yogurt consumption climbed to 14.5 pounds in 2024, a 6% increase from the prior year; this statistic highlights the strong consumer appetite that supports the continued evolution of versatile, yogurt-based formats.

Market Driver

The primary force driving the Global Dry Yogurt Market is the escalating need for convenient, portable snacking options, as contemporary lifestyles demand nutritious foods independent of cold chain storage. Freeze-dried yogurt bites and powders deliver the nutritional benefits of conventional dairy in a lightweight, shelf-stable form, rendering them perfect for mobile consumption, lunchboxes, and outdoor kits. This trend toward functional, ready-to-eat dairy is evidenced by the robust results of industry leaders; for instance, Dairy Foods Magazine noted in October 2025 that Chobani reached retail sales of $1.4 billion in 2024, demonstrating the vast consumer desire for versatile yogurt products that dry formats seek to capture.

Market adoption is further accelerated by growing consumer awareness regarding probiotic and functional health advantages, particularly as people pursue digestive wellness to support weight management and holistic nutrition. Producers are deploying advanced drying methods to guarantee high bacterial survival rates, transforming dry yogurt into a potent functional ingredient rather than a simple treat. As reported by Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery in January 2025, 90% of GLP-1 medication users are integrating probiotics and supplements into their routines, presenting a crucial opportunity for probiotic-enriched dry yogurt. This emphasis on health-driven innovation aids broader industry growth, with Danone reporting total sales of €27,376 million in their February 2025 release, confirming the sustained global strength of the essential dairy and plant-based sector.

Market Challenge

A major obstacle to the Global Dry Yogurt Market's growth is the substantial energy intensity and operational expense required for freeze-drying processing. This preservation method necessitates sustained vacuum conditions and low temperatures to induce sublimation, a process that utilizes considerably more electricity than standard drying techniques. These high operational costs compel manufacturers to apply a significant price premium to the finished goods. As a result, dry yogurt is frequently categorized as a niche luxury product rather than an everyday staple, which limits its accessibility among budget-conscious consumers and restricts sales volumes within mass-market retail outlets.

Moreover, this cost framework heightens the market's vulnerability to fluctuations in raw material costs. Since freeze-drying concentrates the solids from the dairy input, any volatility in base milk prices disproportionately impacts the production costs of the dehydrated form. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, the Dairy Price Index averaged 129.6 points in 2024, marking a 4.7% rise from the preceding year attributed to constrained global supplies. This inflationary pressure on raw materials, coupled with the inflexible overhead of energy-intensive processing, reduces profit margins and prevents manufacturers from lowering retail prices, thereby directly hindering wider market adoption.

Market Trends

The competitive landscape is being reshaped by the proliferation of plant-based and non-dairy dry yogurt alternatives, as manufacturers reformulate freeze-dried products to serve the expanding population of vegan and lactose-intolerant consumers. This trend extends beyond mere substitution by employing advanced hydrocolloids alongside coconut, almond, and oat bases to simulate the texture of traditional dairy in a dehydrated form. The segment's growing footprint is confirmed by retail metrics; a burgeoning market presence was highlighted by The Good Food Institute in April 2025, which noted that plant-based yogurt comprised 3.5% of total yogurt sales, validating the rising investment in non-dairy drying facilities for shelf-stable snacks.

Simultaneously, the expansion of dissolvable yogurt melts within the baby food sector acts as a vital anchor for the dry yogurt industry, fueled by parental preferences for clean-label, choking-safe weaning options. These freeze-dried items are marketed not just as treats but as developmental aids that enhance motor skills and provide probiotics without the need for refrigeration common to fresh pouches. The durability of this nutrition-centric category is evident in recent financial reports; Nestle's February 2025 release indicated that its Infant Nutrition sales achieved low single-digit growth despite general market softness, emphasizing the continued demand for specialized early-childhood nutrition products, including these high-value freeze-dried formats.

Key Market Players

Glanbia Nutritionals
Armor Proteins
Epi Ingredients
Almil AG
Kerry Inc.
Ace International LLP
Bluegrass Dairy & Food, Inc.
PreGel America, Inc.
C.P. Ingredients Ltd.
Prolactal GmbH

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Dry Yogurt Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Dry Yogurt Market, By Type

Organic
Conventional

Dry Yogurt Market, By Product Type

Skimmed Dry Yogurt
Semi-skimmed Dry Yogurt
Whole Dry Yogurt

Dry Yogurt Market, By End Use

Household
HoReCa
Food and Beverage
Others

Dry Yogurt Market, By Distribution Channel

Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
Convenience Stores
Specialty Stores
Online
Others

Dry Yogurt Market, By Region

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Dry Yogurt Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Dry Yogurt Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Organic, Conventional)
- 5.2.2. By Product Type (Skimmed Dry Yogurt, Semi-skimmed Dry Yogurt, Whole Dry Yogurt)
- 5.2.3. By End Use (Household, HoReCa, Food and Beverage, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Distribution Channel (Hypermarkets/Supermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialty Stores, Online, Others)
- 5.2.5. By Region
- 5.2.6. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Dry Yogurt Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Product Type
- 6.2.3. By End Use
- 6.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Dry Yogurt Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Product Type
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By End Use
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 6.3.2. Canada Dry Yogurt Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Product Type
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By End Use
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 6.3.3. Mexico Dry Yogurt Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Product Type
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By End Use
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By Distribution Channel

7. Europe Dry Yogurt Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Product Type
- 7.2.3. By End Use
- 7.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Dry Yogurt Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Product Type
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By End Use
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.2. France Dry Yogurt Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Product Type
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By End Use
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Dry Yogurt Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Product Type
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By End Use
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.4. Italy Dry Yogurt Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Product Type
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By End Use
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.5. Spain Dry Yogurt Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Product Type
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By End Use
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By Distribution Channel

8. Asia Pacific Dry Yogurt Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Product Type
- 8.2.3. By End Use
- 8.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Dry Yogurt Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Product Type
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By End Use
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.2. India Dry Yogurt Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Product Type
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By End Use
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.3. Japan Dry Yogurt Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Product Type
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By End Use
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.4. South Korea Dry Yogurt Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Product Type
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By End Use
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.5. Australia Dry Yogurt Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Product Type
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By End Use
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By Distribution Channel

9. Middle East & Africa Dry Yogurt Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Product Type
- 9.2.3. By End Use
- 9.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 9.2.5. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Dry Yogurt Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Product Type
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By End Use
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.2. UAE Dry Yogurt Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Product Type
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By End Use
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.3. South Africa Dry Yogurt Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Product Type
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By End Use
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By Distribution Channel

10. South America Dry Yogurt Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Product Type
- 10.2.3. By End Use
- 10.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Dry Yogurt Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Product Type
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By End Use
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 10.3.2. Colombia Dry Yogurt Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Product Type
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By End Use
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 10.3.3. Argentina Dry Yogurt Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Product Type
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By End Use
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By Distribution Channel

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Dry Yogurt Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Glanbia Nutritionals
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Armor Proteins
15.3. Epi Ingredients
15.4. Almil AG
15.5. Kerry Inc.
15.6. Ace International LLP
15.7. Bluegrass Dairy & Food, Inc.
15.8. PreGel America, Inc.
15.9. C.P. Ingredients Ltd.
15.10. Prolactal GmbH