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United Kingdom Dairy Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2029

The United Kingdom Dairy Market is segmented by Category (Butter, Cheese, Cream, Dairy Desserts, Milk, Sour Milk Drinks, Yogurt) and by Distribution Channel (Off-Trade, On-Trade). Market Value in USD and Volume are both presented. Key Data Points observed include Per capita consumption; Population; and Dairy production.

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United Kingdom Dairy Market Size

United Kingdom Dairy Market Summary
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svg icon Study Period 2017 - 2029
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 23.03 Billion
svg icon Market Size (2029) USD 27.34 Billion
svg icon Largest Share by Distribution Channel Off-Trade
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2029) 3.49 %
svg icon Fastest Growing by Distribution Channel Off-Trade
svg icon Market Concentration Low

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United Kingdom Dairy Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Key Players

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United Kingdom Dairy Market Analysis

The United Kingdom Dairy Market size is estimated at 23.03 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 27.34 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 3.49% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

23.03 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

27.34 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

2.41 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

3.49 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Market by Category

29.09 %

value share, Cheese, 2023

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Product consistency, surge in regional production and increasing cheese use in different cuisines are some of the major factors influencing the higher cheese consumption.

Largest Market by Distribution Channel

83.29 %

value share, Off-Trade, 2023

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The product assortment and shelf space in off-trade retail channels is allowing consumers to compare the products, which has emerged to be one of the major factor driving segmental growth.

Fastest-growing Market by Category

5.82 %

Projected CAGR, Sour Milk Drinks, 2024-2029

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Improved dietary choices due to rising health concerns among the country is one of the major factor driving the preference towards sour milk drinks in the region.

Fastest-growing Market by Distribution Channel

3.67 %

Projected CAGR, Off-Trade, 2024-2029

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The wider range of dairy products provided by major off-trade channels like convenience stores with reliable shelf space and product assortment entices consumers with wider options.

Leading Market Player

6.95 %

market share, Arla Foods, 2022

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Arla's strategic approach to target the specific consumers along with the reduced impact on the environment and climate with improved food safety is making company grow in the market.

Strong penetration of organized retail channels fueling the market growth

  • In the United Kingdom, the off-trade distribution channel is the primary channel through which dairy products are more consumed in the country. Of all the sub-types of the off-trade channel, supermarkets and hypermarkets are the major channels. The growth of these retail formats, along with factors like business expansion and the increase in supermarkets and hypermarkets, positively impacted the dairy products market in the United Kingdom. As of 2022, Tesco has a total of 2,823 supercenter stores throughout the country.
  • Different supermarket and hypermarket chains, like Tesco, Sainsbury, Asda, Morrisons, and Lidi, offer loyalty benefits to retain consumers. Tesco and Sainsbury's had the largest share, with a 43% share of the grocery market in 2021.
  • The United Kingdom is the leading market in Europe when it comes to online shopping. Online retail stores as a sales channel are gaining popularity across the country. In 2021, the overall revenue of e-commerce in the United Kingdom reached a total of USD 156 billion from USD 135 billion in 2020.
  • In 2020, there was a sudden fall in the growth trend of dairy products for the on-trade distribution channel in the United Kingdom due to the decline in the demand for foodservice channels. Post-COVID-19, the market has witnessed a speedy recovery. This is due to the increasing frequency of restaurants offering various ethnic foods, such as Asian, American, Chinese, Japanese, and Thai cuisines, coupled with a growing expat population. Spending on restaurants and cafes in the United Kingdom reached USD 111.34 billion in 2021 compared to USD 78.16 billion in 2020.
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United Kingdom Dairy Market Trends

The rising demand for baked foods, including pizza, baked macaroni with mozzarella, and other cheese and butter-based products, is driving cheese consumption

  • In 2022, the per capita consumption of dairy products in the United Kingdom witnessed a growth of 2% compared to 2021. The growth was attributed to the rising demand for bakery products among consumers. Some of these bakery products are dairy desserts (mousses and cheesecakes). The per capita consumption of cheesecakes in the United Kingdom was estimated at 0.93 kg. Considering the demand for dairy desserts and other products, the country increased its dairy imports in the last three years. In 2022, the country imported 11.71 million metric tons of dairy products, a growth rate of 4.35% compared to 2021.
  • With the rising demand for baked foods, including pizza, baked macaroni with mortadella, and other cheese-based products, the demand for cheese is rising in the region. Due to the rising demand for cheese among consumers, consistent fluctuation in the prices of cheese was observed in 2022. In 2022, cheese prices observed a growth rate of 32.35% compared to 2021.
  • Consumers in Europe are moving toward the consumption of butter-based snack products, such as cookies and crunchies. As a result, the import volume of butter has increased. With the growing demand for butter, there was a significant fluctuation in butter prices, which reached GBP 207.99 per kg. The average price for a tonne is USD 288,456.87 in Birmingham and London. In 2023, the approximate price range for butter in the United Kingdom is between USD 288.46 and USD 5.88 per kilogram or between USD 130.84 and USD 2.67 per pound (lb).
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT

  • Advanced technology and modern methodologies introduced in the nation's dairy industry enabled the growth of butter production
  • The farm-gate milk prices in the country impacting milk production
  • The increasing demand for artisanal, local, and traditional cheese products is impacting the production of cheese in the country

United Kingdom Dairy Industry Overview

The United Kingdom Dairy Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 19.77%. The major players in this market are Arla Foods, Danone SA, Muller Group, Saputo Inc. and Unilever PLC (sorted alphabetically).

United Kingdom Dairy Market Leaders

  1. Arla Foods

  2. Danone SA

  3. Muller Group

  4. Saputo Inc.

  5. Unilever PLC

United Kingdom Dairy Market Concentration

Other important companies include Bel Group, Dale Farm Cooperative Limited, Glanbia PLC, Kingcott Dairy, Ornua Co-Operative Limited.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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United Kingdom Dairy Market News

  • November 2022: Ornua Foods UK invested USD 3.77 million in state-of-the-art cutting and packing equipment at its Leek facility. The latest investment may see the installation of an additional high-speed cheese-slicing line and the further expansion of Ornua's cheese-grating capabilities. Overall, the new state-of-the-art equipment is expected to result in an additional 7,000 metric tons of capacity, bringing the total annual production to over 110,000 metric tons.
  • September 2021: Bel UK, a subsidiary of Bel Group, expanded its Boursin cheese brand by launching a range of flavored hot cheese bites.
  • November 2020: Dairy Farm launched a Fixed Milk Price Contract option for its 1,300 milk producers. The contract will be protection from volatile dairy markets, offering a guaranteed price for the next three years.

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United Kingdom Dairy Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

  2. REPORT OFFERS

  3. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition

    2. 1.2. Scope of the Study​

    3. 1.3. Research Methodology

  4. 2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

    1. 2.1. Per Capita Consumption

    2. 2.2. Raw Material/commodity Production

      1. 2.2.1. Butter

      2. 2.2.2. Cheese

      3. 2.2.3. Milk

    3. 2.3. Regulatory Framework

      1. 2.3.1. United Kingdom

    4. 2.4. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

  5. 3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)

    1. 3.1. Category

      1. 3.1.1. Butter

        1. 3.1.1.1. By Product Type

          1. 3.1.1.1.1. Cultured Butter

          2. 3.1.1.1.2. Uncultured Butter

      2. 3.1.2. Cheese

        1. 3.1.2.1. By Product Type

          1. 3.1.2.1.1. Natural Cheese

          2. 3.1.2.1.2. Processed Cheese

      3. 3.1.3. Cream

        1. 3.1.3.1. By Product Type

          1. 3.1.3.1.1. Double Cream

          2. 3.1.3.1.2. Single Cream

          3. 3.1.3.1.3. Whipping Cream

          4. 3.1.3.1.4. Others

      4. 3.1.4. Dairy Desserts

        1. 3.1.4.1. By Product Type

          1. 3.1.4.1.1. Cheesecakes

          2. 3.1.4.1.2. Frozen Desserts

          3. 3.1.4.1.3. Ice Cream

          4. 3.1.4.1.4. Mousses

          5. 3.1.4.1.5. Others

      5. 3.1.5. Milk

        1. 3.1.5.1. By Product Type

          1. 3.1.5.1.1. Condensed milk

          2. 3.1.5.1.2. Flavored Milk

          3. 3.1.5.1.3. Fresh Milk

          4. 3.1.5.1.4. Powdered Milk

          5. 3.1.5.1.5. UHT Milk

      6. 3.1.6. Sour Milk Drinks

      7. 3.1.7. Yogurt

        1. 3.1.7.1. By Product Type

          1. 3.1.7.1.1. Flavored Yogurt

          2. 3.1.7.1.2. Unflavored Yogurt

    2. 3.2. Distribution Channel

      1. 3.2.1. Off-Trade

        1. 3.2.1.1. Convenience Stores

        2. 3.2.1.2. Online Retail

        3. 3.2.1.3. Specialist Retailers

        4. 3.2.1.4. Supermarkets and Hypermarkets

        5. 3.2.1.5. Others (Warehouse clubs, gas stations, etc.)

      2. 3.2.2. On-Trade

  6. 4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 4.1. Key Strategic Moves

    2. 4.2. Market Share Analysis

    3. 4.3. Company Landscape

    4. 4.4. Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).

      1. 4.4.1. Arla Foods

      2. 4.4.2. Bel Group

      3. 4.4.3. Dale Farm Cooperative Limited

      4. 4.4.4. Danone SA

      5. 4.4.5. Glanbia PLC

      6. 4.4.6. Kingcott Dairy

      7. 4.4.7. Muller Group

      8. 4.4.8. Ornua Co-Operative Limited

      9. 4.4.9. Saputo Inc.

      10. 4.4.10. Unilever PLC

  7. 5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR DAIRY AND DAIRY ALTERNATIVE CEOS

  8. 6. APPENDIX

    1. 6.1. Global Overview

      1. 6.1.1. Overview

      2. 6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework

      3. 6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis

      4. 6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)

    2. 6.2. Sources & References

    3. 6.3. List of Tables & Figures

    4. 6.4. Primary Insights

    5. 6.5. Data Pack

    6. 6.6. Glossary of Terms

List of Tables & Figures

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  2. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION OF MILK, BUTTER, CHEESE, KG, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. PRODUCTION OF BUTTER, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2021
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  2. PRODUCTION OF CHEESE, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2021
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  2. PRODUCTION OF MILK, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2021
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY, METRIC TONNES, BY UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY, USD MN, BY UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET BY CATEGORY, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET BY CATEGORY, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, BY CATEGORY , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, BY CATEGORY , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF BUTTER MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF BUTTER MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF BUTTER MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF BUTTER MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF CULTURED BUTTER MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF CULTURED BUTTER MARKET, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CULTURED BUTTER MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF UNCULTURED BUTTER MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 19:  
  2. VALUE OF UNCULTURED BUTTER MARKET, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF UNCULTURED BUTTER MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 21:  
  2. VOLUME OF CHEESE MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 22:  
  2. VALUE OF CHEESE MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF CHEESE MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 24:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CHEESE MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF NATURAL CHEESE MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF NATURAL CHEESE MARKET, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF NATURAL CHEESE MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PROCESSED CHEESE MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PROCESSED CHEESE MARKET, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PROCESSED CHEESE MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF CREAM MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF CREAM MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF CREAM MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CREAM MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DOUBLE CREAM MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 36:  
  2. VALUE OF DOUBLE CREAM MARKET, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 37:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF DOUBLE CREAM MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 38:  
  2. VOLUME OF SINGLE CREAM MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 39:  
  2. VALUE OF SINGLE CREAM MARKET, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 40:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF SINGLE CREAM MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF WHIPPING CREAM MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 42:  
  2. VALUE OF WHIPPING CREAM MARKET, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF WHIPPING CREAM MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF OTHERS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF OTHERS MARKET, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 46:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHERS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 47:  
  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 50:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 51:  
  2. VOLUME OF CHEESECAKES MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 52:  
  2. VALUE OF CHEESECAKES MARKET, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CHEESECAKES MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 54:  
  2. VOLUME OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 55:  
  2. VALUE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 57:  
  2. VOLUME OF ICE CREAM MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 58:  
  2. VALUE OF ICE CREAM MARKET, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 59:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ICE CREAM MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 60:  
  2. VOLUME OF MOUSSES MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 61:  
  2. VALUE OF MOUSSES MARKET, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 62:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF MOUSSES MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 63:  
  2. VOLUME OF OTHERS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF OTHERS MARKET, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 65:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHERS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 66:  
  2. VOLUME OF MILK MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 67:  
  2. VALUE OF MILK MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 68:  
  2. VOLUME SHARE OF MILK MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 69:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF MILK MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 70:  
  2. VOLUME OF CONDENSED MILK MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 71:  
  2. VALUE OF CONDENSED MILK MARKET, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 72:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONDENSED MILK MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 73:  
  2. VOLUME OF FLAVORED MILK MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 74:  
  2. VALUE OF FLAVORED MILK MARKET, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 75:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FLAVORED MILK MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 76:  
  2. VOLUME OF FRESH MILK MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 77:  
  2. VALUE OF FRESH MILK MARKET, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FRESH MILK MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 79:  
  2. VOLUME OF POWDERED MILK MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 80:  
  2. VALUE OF POWDERED MILK MARKET, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF POWDERED MILK MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 82:  
  2. VOLUME OF UHT MILK MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 83:  
  2. VALUE OF UHT MILK MARKET, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF UHT MILK MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 85:  
  2. VOLUME OF SOUR MILK DRINKS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 86:  
  2. VALUE OF SOUR MILK DRINKS MARKET, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 87:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF SOUR MILK DRINKS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 88:  
  2. VOLUME OF YOGURT MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 89:  
  2. VALUE OF YOGURT MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 90:  
  2. VOLUME SHARE OF YOGURT MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 91:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF YOGURT MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 92:  
  2. VOLUME OF FLAVORED YOGURT MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 93:  
  2. VALUE OF FLAVORED YOGURT MARKET, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 94:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FLAVORED YOGURT MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 95:  
  2. VOLUME OF UNFLAVORED YOGURT MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 96:  
  2. VALUE OF UNFLAVORED YOGURT MARKET, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 97:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF UNFLAVORED YOGURT MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 98:  
  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 99:  
  2. VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 100:  
  2. VOLUME SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 101:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 102:  
  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 103:  
  2. VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 104:  
  2. VOLUME SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 105:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, BY CATEGORY , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL, BY CATEGORY , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA SPECIALIST RETAILERS, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA SPECIALIST RETAILERS, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, SOLD VIA SPECIALIST RETAILERS, BY CATEGORY , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, BY CATEGORY , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS (WAREHOUSE CLUBS, GAS STATIONS, ETC.), METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS (WAREHOUSE CLUBS, GAS STATIONS, ETC.), USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, SOLD VIA OTHERS (WAREHOUSE CLUBS, GAS STATIONS, ETC.), BY CATEGORY , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, METRIC TONNES, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, USD MN, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, BY CATEGORY , %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022

United Kingdom Dairy Industry Segmentation

Butter, Cheese, Cream, Dairy Desserts, Milk, Sour Milk Drinks, Yogurt are covered as segments by Category. Off-Trade, On-Trade are covered as segments by Distribution Channel.

  • In the United Kingdom, the off-trade distribution channel is the primary channel through which dairy products are more consumed in the country. Of all the sub-types of the off-trade channel, supermarkets and hypermarkets are the major channels. The growth of these retail formats, along with factors like business expansion and the increase in supermarkets and hypermarkets, positively impacted the dairy products market in the United Kingdom. As of 2022, Tesco has a total of 2,823 supercenter stores throughout the country.
  • Different supermarket and hypermarket chains, like Tesco, Sainsbury, Asda, Morrisons, and Lidi, offer loyalty benefits to retain consumers. Tesco and Sainsbury's had the largest share, with a 43% share of the grocery market in 2021.
  • The United Kingdom is the leading market in Europe when it comes to online shopping. Online retail stores as a sales channel are gaining popularity across the country. In 2021, the overall revenue of e-commerce in the United Kingdom reached a total of USD 156 billion from USD 135 billion in 2020.
  • In 2020, there was a sudden fall in the growth trend of dairy products for the on-trade distribution channel in the United Kingdom due to the decline in the demand for foodservice channels. Post-COVID-19, the market has witnessed a speedy recovery. This is due to the increasing frequency of restaurants offering various ethnic foods, such as Asian, American, Chinese, Japanese, and Thai cuisines, coupled with a growing expat population. Spending on restaurants and cafes in the United Kingdom reached USD 111.34 billion in 2021 compared to USD 78.16 billion in 2020.
Category
Butter
By Product Type
Cultured Butter
Uncultured Butter
Cheese
By Product Type
Natural Cheese
Processed Cheese
Cream
By Product Type
Double Cream
Single Cream
Whipping Cream
Others
Dairy Desserts
By Product Type
Cheesecakes
Frozen Desserts
Ice Cream
Mousses
Others
Milk
By Product Type
Condensed milk
Flavored Milk
Fresh Milk
Powdered Milk
UHT Milk
Sour Milk Drinks
Yogurt
By Product Type
Flavored Yogurt
Unflavored Yogurt
Distribution Channel
Off-Trade
Convenience Stores
Online Retail
Specialist Retailers
Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
Others (Warehouse clubs, gas stations, etc.)
On-Trade
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Market Definition

  • Butter - Butter is a yellow-to-white solid emulsion of fat globules, water, and inorganic salts produced by churning the cream from cows’ milk
  • Dairy - Dairy product include milk and any of the foods made from milk, including butter, cheese, ice cream, yogurt, and condensed and dried milk.
  • Frozen Desserts - Frozen dairy dessert means and includes products containing milk or cream and other ingredients which are frozen or semi-frozen prior to consumption, such as ice milk or sherbet, including frozen dairy desserts for special dietary purposes, and sorbet
  • Sour Milk Drinks - Sour milk is thick, curdled milk, with a sour taste, obtained from the fermentation of milk. Sour milk drinks such as kefir, laban, buttermilk have been considered in the study
Keyword Definition
Cultured Butter Cultured butter is prepared by having the raw butter go through chemical processing and has been added with certain emulsifiers and foreign ingredients.
Uncultured Butter This type of butter is one which has not been processed in any way
Natural Cheese The type of cheese in its most natural form. It is made from natural and simple products and ingredients, including fresh and natural salts, natural colors, enzymes, and high-quality milk.
Processed Cheese Processed cheese undergoes the same processes as natural cheese; however, it requires more steps and many different forms of ingredients. Making processed cheese involves melting natural cheese, emulsifying it, and adding preservatives and other artificial ingredients or colorings.
Single Cream Single cream contains around 18% fat. It’s a single layer of cream that appears over boiled milk.
Double Cream Double cream contains 48% fat, more than double the amount of fat of single cream. It’s heavier and thicker than single cream
Whipping Cream This has a much higher fat percentage than single cream (36%). Used to top cakes, pies, and puddings and as a thickener for sauces, soups, and fillings.
Frozen Desserts Desserts that are meant to be eaten in frozen condition. E.g., sherbets, sorbets, frozen yogurts
UHT Milk (Ultra-high temperature milk) Milk heated at a very high temperature. Ultra-high-temperature processing (UHT) of milk involves heating for 1–8 sec at 135–154°C. which kills the spore-forming pathogenic microorganism, resulting in a product with a shelf-life of several months.
Non-dairy butter/Plant-based butter Butter made from plant-derived oil such as coconut, palm, etc.
Non-dairy Yogurt Yogurt made from typically made from nuts, like almonds, cashews, coconuts, and even other foods like soybeans, plantains, oats, and peas
On-trade It refers to restaurants, QSRs, and bars.
Off-trade It refers to supermarkets, hypermarkets, on-line channels, etc.
Neufchatel cheese One of the oldest kinds of cheese in France. It is a soft, slightly crumbly, mold-ripened, bloomy-rind cheese made in the Neufchâtel-en-Bray region of Normandy.
Flexitarian It refers to a consumer preferring a semi-vegetarian diet, that is centered on plant foods with limited or occasional inclusion of meat.
Lactose Intolerance Lactose intolerance is a reaction in digestive system to lactose, the sugar in milk. It causes uncomfortable symptoms in response to the consumption of dairy products.
Cream Cheese Cream cheese is a soft and creamy fresh cheese with a tangy taste made from milk and cream.
Sorbets Sorbet is a frozen dessert made using ice combined with fruit juice, fruit purée, or other ingredients, such as wine, liqueur, or honey.
Sherbet Sherbet is a sweetened frozen dessert made with fruit and some sort of dairy product such as milk or cream.
Shelf stable Foods that can be safely stored at room temperature, or "on the shelf," for at least one year and do not have to be cooked or refrigerated to eat safely.
DSD Direct Store Delivery is the process in supply chain management wherein the product is delivered from manufacturing plant directly to the retailer.
OU Kosher Orthodox Union Kosher is a kosher certification agency based in New York City.
Gelato Gelato is a frozen creamy dessert made with milk, heavy cream and sugar.
Grass-fed Cows Grass-fed cows are allowed to graze in pastures, where they eat a variety of grasses and clover.
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United Kingdom Dairy Market Research FAQs

The United Kingdom Dairy Market size is expected to reach USD 23.03 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 3.49% to reach USD 27.34 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the United Kingdom Dairy Market size is expected to reach USD 23.03 billion.

Arla Foods, Danone SA, Muller Group, Saputo Inc. and Unilever PLC are the major companies operating in the United Kingdom Dairy Market.

In the United Kingdom Dairy Market, the Off-Trade segment accounts for the largest share by distribution channel.

In 2024, the Off-Trade segment accounts for the fastest growing by distribution channel in the United Kingdom Dairy Market.

In 2023, the United Kingdom Dairy Market size was estimated at 23.03 billion. The report covers the United Kingdom Dairy Market historical market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the United Kingdom Dairy Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

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