United Kingdom Milk Market 2025

A modest growth trajectory is forecasted for the United Kingdom milk market, with an expected increase of USD 1.3 billion and a CAGR of roughly 2.8% from 2025 through 2030. The United Kingdom milk market is driven by a strong shift towards plant-based alternatives and organic dairy products, as health-conscious consumers increasingly prioritize sustainability and ethical considerations in their purchasing decisions. The growing demand for lactose-free and fortified milk products is also significant, catering to dietary preferences and health needs. Additionally, the market benefits from a well-developed retail infrastructure and a robust supply chain that ensures a steady availability of a wide range of milk products, both traditional and alternative, across the country. The UK’s emphasis on food safety and quality standards further bolsters consumer confidence, sustaining market growth.

Providing a holistic view of the United Kingdom milk market, this report analyzes historical performance from 2020 to 2024 and projects trends through 2030. It evaluates market size, growth rates, and key segments, uncovering the forces driving change in the sector. With a focus on product and distribution channel, the report delivers a detailed analysis to inform strategic planning and market positioning.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom milk market is structured as follows:
Product: cow’s milk (fresh milk, shelf-stable milk), flavoured milk drinks, goat milk, plant-based milk, powdered milk
Distribution channel: convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, small grocery stores, foodservice channels, e-commerce, others

The milk market in United Kingdom is segmented based on product and distribution channel. By product, the market includes cow’s milk (fresh milk, shelf-stable milk), flavoured milk drinks, goat milk, plant-based milk, and powdered milk. Distribution channel segmentation includes convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, small grocery stores, foodservice channels, e-commerce, and others.

Competitive Landscape

Major participants in the milk market comprise Yeo Valley Farms (Production) Ltd., Unternehmensgruppe Theo Muller S.e.c.s., Shaken Udder Limited, Royal FrieslandCampina N.V., Post Holdings Inc., Mars Incorporated, Lacka Foods Limited, Kavli Holding AS, Graham’s The Family Dairy, GraceKennedy Limited, Delamere Dairy Ltd., Aurivo Co-operative Society Limited and Arla Foods amba.

The report provides a detailed assessment of prominent companies within the milk market, tracking their performance from 2020 to 2024. Insights reveal fluctuations in market share, highlighting both veteran leaders and emerging players.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
United Kingdom Milk Market – Product Analysis
United Kingdom Milk Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Yeo Valley Farms (Production) Ltd.
Unternehmensgruppe Theo Muller S.e.c.s.
Shaken Udder Limited
Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.
Post Holdings, Inc.
Mars, Incorporated
Lacka Foods Limited
Kavli Holding AS
Graham’s The Family Dairy
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table United Kingdom Milk Market 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Milk Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Milk Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table United Kingdom Milk Market by Product, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Milk Market by Product, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Milk Market by Product, 2020-2030
Table United Kingdom Milk Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Milk Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart United Kingdom Milk Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table United Kingdom Milk Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart United Kingdom Milk Market, by Companies, 2024
Table United Kingdom Milk Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart United Kingdom Milk Market, by Brands, 2024
Table United Kingdom – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table United Kingdom – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table United Kingdom – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table United Kingdom Milk Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table United Kingdom Milk Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

Yeo Valley Farms (Production) Ltd.
Unternehmensgruppe Theo Muller S.e.c.s.
Shaken Udder Limited
Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.
Post Holdings, Inc.
Mars, Incorporated
Lacka Foods Limited
Kavli Holding AS
Graham’s The Family Dairy
GraceKennedy Limited
Delamere Dairy Ltd.
Aurivo Co-operative Society Limited
Arla Foods amba