PUBLISHER: The Insight Partners | PRODUCT CODE: 1481980
PUBLISHER: The Insight Partners | PRODUCT CODE: 1481980
The North America non-dairy yogurt market was valued at US$ 718.55 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 1,786.05 million by 2030; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 12.1% from 2022 to 2030.
Growing Trend of Veganism Due to Rising Environmental Concern Fuels the North America Non-Dairy Yogurt Market
The vegan population has grown significantly over the past few years. According to Veganuary (a nonprofit organization that encourages individuals worldwide to become vegan for the entire month of January), in 2022, more than 620,000 people registered for the Veganuary campaign, and the registrations increased by 200% in the last three years.
The following figure shows the number of participants across the world in the Veganuary Campaign from 2016 to 2022:
Source: Veganuary 2022 Campaign Review
The livestock industry is one of the significant contributors to the total anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the global livestock industry emits 7.1 gigatons of carbon dioxide per year, accounting for 14.5% of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions. The dairy sector is responsible for 30% of the total livestock emissions.
The following figure shows annual greenhouse gas emissions per kilogram of food products:
Source: Poore & Nemecek, 2018
As can be seen from the figure above, beef (beef herd), beef (dairy herd), and lamb and mutton products have the highest greenhouse gas emission. Many studies have shown that shifting to a vegan diet can significantly lower carbon dioxide emissions. Moreover, the United Nations, PETA, Good Food Institute, and many organizations believe that veganism can help save the planet from the climate crisis. Awareness regarding the harmful effects of the livestock industry on environment is increasing among consumers. The consumption of plant-based dairy products helps minimize carbon footprints, save water and other natural resources, and reduce the overall environmental impacts. Therefore, consumers are rapidly switching to plant-based dairy and meat products. Therefore, people are increasingly switching to a vegan diet due to rising sustainability and environmental concerns.
North America Non-Dairy Yogurt Market Overview
North America is one of the most significant regions for the non-dairy yogurt market due to the increasing number of individuals opting for healthier alternatives to dairy products. Increased disposable income, changing lifestyles, and eating patterns have increased demand for dairy substitutes such as non-dairy yogurt, cheese, butter, and milk in North American countries such as the US and Canada. Due to the increasing number of health-conscious consumers, rising environmental concerns, and the growing trend of plant-based diets, plant-based yogurt is becoming more popular in the region. The high nutritional value of plant-based yogurt has fueled its demand in North America in the last few years, especially among young adults. Moreover, the key players operating in the market are constantly taking strategic initiatives such as product innovation, which has pioneered the production of these products. For instance, in March 2022, the US-based company AYO Foods LLC launched a new plant-based yogurt range by developing a plain almond milk yogurt in various flavors.
According to the data from Cleveland Clinic, in 2019, 36% of Americans were lactose intolerant. This showcases that North Americans prefer to consume plant-based products, accelerating the demand for non-dairy products such as yogurt. Various government agencies, such as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), are promoting the intake of dairy-free products in daily diets, enhancing the non-dairy yogurt market trends due to increasing symptoms and diseases related to lactose intolerance and nutrition deficiency. Moreover, the rising flexitarian population is a major factor boosting the demand for plant-based dairy products and is expected to propel the market growth in the region.
North America Non-Dairy Yogurt Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
North America Non-Dairy Yogurt Market Segmentation
The North America non-dairy yogurt market is segmented based on source, type, nature, and distribution channel.
Based on source, the North America non-dairy yogurt market is segmented into almond, soy, coconut, oat, and others. The coconut segment held the largest share in 2022.
Based on type, the North America non-dairy yogurt market is bifurcated into flavored and plain. The flavored segment held a larger share in 2022.
Based on nature, the North America non-dairy yogurt market is bifurcated into organic and conventional. The conventional segment held a larger share in 2022.
Based on distribution channel, the North America non-dairy yogurt market is segmented into supermarkets & hypermarkets, convenience stores, online retail, and others. The supermarkets & hypermarkets segment held the largest share in 2022.
Based on country, the North America non-dairy yogurt market is categorized into US, Canada, and Mexico. The US dominated the North America non-dairy yogurt market in 2022.
The Hain Celestial Group Inc, Danone SA, Springfield Creamery Inc, Lyrical Foods Inc, Valio Ltd, Oatly, Group AB, Daiya Foods Inc, Forager Project LLC, and Harmless Harvest Inc are some of the leading companies operating in the North America non-dairy yogurt market.