Market Trends of united states dairy Industry
Increased demand for milk's nutritional profile largely impacts the consumption of dairy in the United States
- Among dairy products, milk is the top source of 13 essential nutrients, including vitamin A (15%), vitamin D (15%), riboflavin B2 (30%), niacin B3 (15%), and calcium (25%). Due to its nutritional profile, it is highly preferred in the diets of children and youth aged 18 and younger. The average US consumer consumed 667 pounds of dairy on a milk-fat basis in 2021. For the overall milk per capita consumption, school meal programs play an important role in promoting the consumption of dairy. They allow the consumption and promotion of healthy dietary patterns. In 2021, children aged between 6 and 12 years received 35% of their liquid milk at schools, and those aged between 13 and 18 received 25%.
- Among the dairy products consumed, the increasing popularity of cheese among the US population has positively impacted the consumption of pizza. Large chains such as Domino's Pizza, Pizza Hut, Little Caesars, and Marco's Pizza have boosted the carry-out and delivery of pizza throughout the country. This is also because consumers are more interested in cooking meals at home, and during an uncertain time, they long for more nostalgic dishes, like grilled cheese sandwiches, nachos, and mac and cheese, driving per capita consumption. In 2021, the per capita consumption of cheese increased by 5.3% compared to 2020.
- The per capita consumption of dairy products declined by 2% in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic and negative producer price differentials. In 2020, the United States lost more than 9% of licensed dairy operations, which resulted in only 32,000 dairy operation facilities in that year. The market has seen a considerable recovery during 2021-2023, with a steady growth of 4.3% in per capita consumption.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Increasing demand for butter in domestic and international markets influences its production in the United States
- Rising number of milk cows in the country impacts the production of milk in the country
- Increasing domestic use of various Italian cheese types in the country impacts the production of cheese
