The Ice Cream Segment in Japan registered a Market volume of 670.48 million kilograms in 2025
The indicator recorded a historical growth (CAGR) of 1.73% between 2022 to 2025, and is expected to grow by...
GlobalData projects the indicator to grow at a CAGR of...
Japan dairy segment overview
The dairy market consists of retail sales of butter and spreadable fats, cheese, cream, dairy-based and soy-based desserts, drinkable yogurt, milk, soymilk and soy drinks, yogurt, and fromage frais and quark.
Market analysis of dairy segment in Japan
The Japanese dairy market registered strong growth during the review period. Market growth is expected to decelerate over the forecast period. Changing consumer food habits and low-calorie diets encouraged Japanese consumers to opt for skimmed milk products. Moreover, an increasing number of working women and the hectic lifestyle of office workers in Japan has created a surge in demand for on-the-go milk products such as yogurts and spreadable butter. Additionally, the demand for sour milk is increasing due to strong public awareness related to the health benefits.
Who are the leading players in this dairy market?
Japanese company Meiji Holdings is the leading player in the Japanese dairy market. The company has a strong foothold in the yogurt and drinkable yogurt segments. Japanese company Megmilk Snow Brand is the second leading player in the Japanese dairy market, accounting for a significant percentage of the market's value in 2019. The company has a strong foothold in the butter and spreadable fats and cream segments. Japanese company Yakult Honsha is the third leading player in the Japanese dairy market. The company has a strong foothold in the drinkable yogurt segment.
What are the most popular brands in the market?
Meiji, which is owned by ‘Meiji Holdings’, is the most popular brand in the Japanese dairy market. Furthermore, Yakult (owned by Meiji Holdings) and Morinaga (owned by Morinaga Milk Industry) are also top brands.
Meiji Co Ltd (Meiji) overview
Meiji Co Ltd (Meiji), a subsidiary of Meiji Holdings is involved in the food business. The company offers milk and milk beverages, yogurt, ice cream, cheese, butter and frozen food products. It also offers chocolate, gum, confectionery ingredients, sports nutritional products, thickened food, chilled and frozen food, oral rehydration solution, nutritional products, beauty supplements, fermented milk, mouth wash, and curry soap. Meiji markets its products under several brands including Meiji Oishii Gyunyu, Milk de Genki, Meiji Milk Love, Meiji GOLD LINE, Meiji Pizza and Pizza, VAAM, SAVAS, Xylish Gum, Meiji Ugaigusuri among others. The company primarily operates in Japan. Meiji is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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