Market Trends of germany non-dairy milk Industry
The increasing popularity of plant-based milk products owing to health benefits is driving the consumption
- In 2022, the German per capita consumption of milk alternatives observed a growth of 1.35% compared to 2021. Domestic consumption of plant-based milk increased as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and was substantially sustained till 2022. About one-third of the German population does not drink milk at all but uses milk alternatives.
- The plant-based milk category is already developed in Germany owing to increased consumption. There are over 50 labels that offer plant-based milk options to German consumers. The demand for plant-based milk is still growing; consumption almost doubled between 2018 (22%) and 2020 (42%). Compared to other plant-based products such as cheese and meat, plant-based milk alternatives lead the plant-based food market. Many consumers are already well familiar with milk alternatives like soy and coconut milk. In Germany, 93% of consumers already consume plant-based milk alternatives, which is a higher consumption rate than in any of the other plant-based product categories.
- Oat milk leads the plant-based milk category, with the highest per capita consumption among other plant-based milk products in the region. Per capita consumption of oat milk increased by 1.62% in 2022 and is anticipated to increase by 35.6% during 2023-2025. Plant milk is being increasingly mentioned in more national nutrition guidelines, which is another strong reason influencing people to consume plant milk. So far, 23 countries worldwide, including Germany, have integrated plant milk into their national nutrition guidelines as an alternative to cow’s milk. The easy accessibility of these products via German offline and online supermarkets like Rewe, Bringmeister, Globus, and Amazon Fresh, including mainstream and local brands such as Allos, Vitaquell, and Sojade, is anticipated to drive consumption in the regions.
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- Increasing production in Germany can be attributed to successful government programs promoting cultivation and investments by private entities
