The Milk Segment in Japan registered a Market volume of 3,040.43 million kilograms in 2025
The indicator recorded a historical decline (CAGR) of 1.29% between 2022 to 2025, and is expected to decline by...
GlobalData projects the indicator to decline at a CAGR of...
Dairy segment in Japan
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 the dairy market?
Japanese company Meiji Holdings is the 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 yogurt and drinkable yogurt segments, where it accounted for significant percentage of each segment's value, respectively, in 2019. Japanese company Megmilk Snow Brand is the second leading player in the Japanese dairy market, accounting for adequate percentage of the market's value in 2019. The company has a strong foothold in the butter and spreadable fats and cream segments, where it accounted for good percentages of each segment's value, respectively, in 2019. Japanese company Yakult Honsha is the third leading player in the Japanese dairy market, accounting for fair percentage of the market's value in 2019. The company has a strong foothold in the drinkable yogurt segment, where it accounted for a major value of the segment's value in 2019.
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, accounting for a relevant percentage of the market's value in 2019.
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