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    China Dairy Market

    ID: MRFR/F-B & N/44945-HCR
    200 Pages
    Harshita Gorade
    September 2025

    China Dairy Market Research Report By Product Type (Milk, Cheese, Butter, Yogurt, Dairy Cream, Ice Cream, Others), By Category (Organic, Conventional), By Distribution Channel (Store-Based, Non-Store-Based) and By Store-Based (Supermarkets Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Others) - Forecast to 2035

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    Table of Contents

    China Dairy Market Summary

    The China Dairy market is projected to grow from 80.9 USD Billion in 2024 to 116.2 USD Billion by 2035.

    Key Market Trends & Highlights

    China Dairy Key Trends and Highlights

    • The market is expected to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.35 percent from 2025 to 2035.
    • By 2035, the market valuation is anticipated to reach 116.2 USD Billion, indicating robust growth potential.
    • In 2024, the China Dairy market is valued at 80.9 USD Billion, reflecting its current economic significance.
    • Growing adoption of innovative dairy processing technologies due to increasing consumer demand for high-quality products is a major market driver.

    Market Size & Forecast

    2024 Market Size 80.9 (USD Billion)
    2035 Market Size 116.2 (USD Billion)
    CAGR (2025-2035) 3.35%

    Major Players

    Yili Group, Wahaha, Mengniu Dairy, Heineken, Bright Dairy, FrieslandCampina, Danone, Suntory, Fonterra, Tsingtao Brewery, Arla Foods, Nestle, Lactalis, China Modern Dairy

    China Dairy Market Trends

    This trend is further enhanced by the growing supply of organic and natural dairy products as people become more discerning about the quality of food that they purchase.

    There is a growing trend of using plant-based milk alternatives due to increasing health awareness and lactose intolerance amongst people. This trend is favorable for dairy companies as it encourages them to innovate and diversify their products. Moreover, the rapid e-commerce growth in China is giving added access to customers and making things more convenient for them, allowing for a rise in online dairy sales. Companies are now also focusing on improving product safety and quality due to public concern from past safety scandals.

    Consumers are demanding greater transparency from producers, and enhanced traceability in supply chains is becoming the new standard.

    In addition, the new initiatives aimed at growing domestic production and improving technology cements the fact that the Chinese government is supportive to the dairy industry, implying a good regulatory environment for growth. In general, a combination of health concern, premiumization, digital marketing, and quality focus will determine the direction of the market for dairy products in China.

    China Dairy Market Drivers

    Market Segment Insights

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    Key Players and Competitive Insights

    The China Dairy Market is characterized by its rapid growth and increasing consumption patterns, leading to heightened competition among various players in the industry. As consumer demand for dairy products continues to evolve, companies are adopting innovative strategies to capture market share. The market is marked by a mix of both traditional dairy producers and newer entrants, each leveraging unique strengths and capabilities to navigate the complexities of consumer preferences, regulatory environments, and market dynamics. This competitive landscape is influenced by factors such as brand loyalty, product diversification, distribution networks, and the ability to meet health and safety standards.

    Yili Group stands out as a leading player in the China Dairy Market, owing to its extensive product range and robust market presence. Known for its commitment to quality and innovation, Yili Group has successfully established itself as a household name across the nation. The company has invested heavily in research and development, which has allowed it to introduce new products tailored to consumer demands. A key strength of Yili Group lies in its efficient supply chain management, ensuring a consistent and reliable product supply.

    The company's focus on sustainability and health-oriented dairy products also resonates with the growing trend of health consciousness among Chinese consumers. Overall, Yili Group's strategic initiatives and strong branding efforts solidify its market leadership position within the competitive landscape of China's dairy sector. Wahaha is another prominent figure in the China Dairy Market, recognized for its diverse portfolio that includes a range of dairy products such as yogurt, milk, and other value-added offerings. The company's substantial market presence is bolstered by its widespread distribution channels and strong brand recognition across various regions in China.

    Wahaha's strengths lie in its ability to cater to different consumer segments with products that emphasize affordability and quality. The company has pursued strategic mergers and acquisitions to enhance its market capabilities, expand its product lines, and solidify its competitive stance. By leveraging its established production facilities and adapting to evolving consumer preferences, Wahaha continues to thrive in the competitive dairy landscape of China, focusing on providing accessible and nutritious dairy options to its customers.

    Key Companies in the China Dairy Market market include

    Industry Developments

    The China Dairy Market has seen notable recent developments and transformations. As of October 2023, leading players such as Yili Group and Mengniu Dairy are focusing on diversifying their product offerings to accommodate shifting consumer preferences toward health and nutrition, which has resulted in significant growth in their market valuations. Heineken has been exploring partnerships with local dairy companies to integrate dairy beverages into its portfolio, indicating a cross-industry collaboration trend. 

    Notable mergers and acquisitions have been less frequent, but there have been discussions regarding potential strategic alliances among organizations like Bright Dairy and Fonterra aimed at enhancing their supply chains in response to post-pandemic challenges. In August 2023, there was an announcement regarding a collaborative venture between Danone and China Modern Dairy, focusing on sustainable dairy farming practices, reflecting the growing emphasis on sustainability in the sector. 

    Over the past 2 to 3 years, the market has increasingly emphasized innovation in product development and consumer engagement, guided by insights from industry associations which highlight the necessity of adapting to market dynamics, consumer health consciousness, and environmental considerations in dairy production.

    Market Segmentation

    Dairy Market Category Outlook

    • Organic
    • Conventional

    Dairy Market Store-Based Outlook

    • Supermarkets Hypermarkets
    • Convenience Stores
    • Others

    Dairy Market Product Type Outlook

    • Milk
    • Cheese
    • Butter
    • Yogurt
    • Dairy Cream
    • Ice Cream
    • Others

    Dairy Market Distribution Channel Outlook

    • Store-Based
    • Non-Store-Based

    Report Scope

    Report Attribute/Metric Details
    Market Size 2023 78.21(USD Billion)
    Market Size 2024 80.93(USD Billion)
    Market Size 2035 116.25(USD Billion)
    Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 3.347% (2025 - 2035)
    Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
    Base Year 2024
    Market Forecast Period 2025 - 2035
    Historical Data 2019 - 2024
    Market Forecast Units USD Billion
    Key Companies Profiled Yili Group, Wahaha, Mengniu Dairy, Heineken, Bright Dairy, FrieslandCampina, Danone, Suntory, Fonterra, Tsingtao Brewery, Arla Foods, Nestle, Lactalis, China Modern Dairy
    Segments Covered Product Type, Category, Distribution Channel, Store-Based
    Key Market Opportunities Growing demand for high-quality dairy, Increasing health-conscious consumer base, Expansion of online dairy sales, Rising popularity of plant-based alternatives, Enhanced dairy product innovation
    Key Market Dynamics Changing consumer preferences, Growing health consciousness, Government regulations and policies, Increasing dairy imports, Rising e-commerce influence
    Countries Covered China

    Market Highlights

    Author
    Harshita Gorade
    Research Analyst

    Harshita Post graduate MBA in Business Administration from Welingkar Institute, Mumbai and 5 years of experience in the field of product market research. As a Research Analyst, I have cross-domain experience in packaging, and industrial Automation & Equipment. I am currently looking after the research process of packaging, logistics & transportation, and industrial automation & equipment at Market Research Future Reports. My responsibilities at the organization involve handling syndicate and custom reports as well as responding to client inquiries, and organize, co-ordinate with a group of 5 to 6 persons to manage all workflows.

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    FAQs

    What was the market size of the China Dairy Market in 2024?

    The China Dairy Market was valued at 80.93 USD Billion in 2024.

    What will the market size of the China Dairy Market be in 2035?

    By 2035, the China Dairy Market is expected to reach a value of 116.25 USD Billion.

    What is the expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the China Dairy Market from 2025 to 2035?

    The expected CAGR for the China Dairy Market from 2025 to 2035 is 3.347%.

    Which product type have the largest share in the China Dairy Market in 2024?

    In 2024, Milk have the largest share, valued at 32.0 USD Billion.

    What is the projected value of the Cheese segment in the China Dairy Market by 2035?

    The Cheese segment is expected to be valued at 31.0 USD Billion by 2035.

    Who are the major players in the China Dairy Market?

    Key players include Yili Group, Mengniu Dairy, Bright Dairy, Danone, and Nestle.

    What was the value of the Yogurt segment in 2024?

    In 2024, the Yogurt segment was valued at 12.0 USD Billion.

    How much is the Dairy Cream segment expected to grow by 2035?

    The Dairy Cream segment is expected to grow to a value of 14.75 USD Billion by 2035.

    What trends are driving growth in the China Dairy Market?

    Increasing consumer demand for dairy products and health consciousness are key growth drivers.

    How is the competition shaping the China Dairy Market?

    Intense competition among major players is fostering innovation and product diversification in the market.

    1. 'TABLE OF CONTENTS
    2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
    3. Market Overview
      1. Key Findings
      2. Market Segmentation
    4. Competitive Landscape
      1. Challenges and Opportunities
      2. Future Outlook
    5. MARKET INTRODUCTION
      1. Definition
      2. Scope of the study
        1. Research Objective
        2. Assumption
        3. Limitations
    6. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
      1. Overview
    7. Data Mining
      1. Secondary Research
      2. Primary Research
    8. Primary Interviews and Information Gathering Process
      1. Breakdown of Primary
    9. Respondents
      1. Forecasting Model
      2. Market Size Estimation
    10. Bottom-Up Approach
      1. Top-Down Approach
      2. Data Triangulation
      3. Validation
    11. MARKET DYNAMICS
      1. Overview
      2. Drivers
      3. Restraints
      4. Opportunities
    12. MARKET FACTOR ANALYSIS
      1. Value chain Analysis
      2. Porter''s Five Forces
    13. Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
        1. Bargaining Power
    14. of Buyers
      1. Threat of New Entrants
        1. Threat of Substitutes
        2. Intensity of Rivalry
      2. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
    15. Market Impact Analysis
      1. Regional Impact
        1. Opportunity and
    16. Threat Analysis
    17. CHINA DAIRY MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE (USD
    18. BILLION)
      1. Milk
      2. Cheese
      3. Butter
      4. Yogurt
      5. Dairy Cream
      6. Ice Cream
      7. Others
    19. CHINA DAIRY MARKET,
    20. BY CATEGORY (USD BILLION)
      1. Organic
      2. Conventional
    21. CHINA
    22. DAIRY MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL (USD BILLION)
      1. Store-Based
    23. Non-Store-Based
    24. CHINA DAIRY MARKET, BY STORE-BASED (USD BILLION)
    25. Supermarkets Hypermarkets
      1. Convenience Stores
      2. Others
    26. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
      1. Overview
      2. Competitive
    27. Analysis
      1. Market share Analysis
      2. Major Growth Strategy in
    28. the Dairy Market
      1. Competitive Benchmarking
      2. Leading Players
    29. in Terms of Number of Developments in the Dairy Market
      1. Key developments
    30. and growth strategies
      1. New Product Launch/Service Deployment
    31. Merger Acquisitions
      1. Joint Ventures
      2. Major Players Financial
    32. Matrix
      1. Sales and Operating Income
        1. Major Players RD Expenditure.
    33. COMPANY PROFILES
      1. Yili Group
        1. Financial Overview
        2. Products Offered
        3. Key Developments
        4. SWOT
    34. Analysis
      1. Key Strategies
      2. Wahaha
        1. Financial
    35. Overview
      1. Products Offered
        1. Key Developments
    36. SWOT Analysis
      1. Key Strategies
      2. Mengniu Dairy
    37. Financial Overview
      1. Products Offered
        1. Key Developments
        2. SWOT Analysis
        3. Key Strategies
      2. Heineken
        1. Financial Overview
        2. Products Offered
        3. Key Developments
        4. SWOT Analysis
        5. Key Strategies
      3. Bright Dairy
        1. Financial Overview
        2. Products Offered
        3. Key
    38. Developments
      1. SWOT Analysis
        1. Key Strategies
    39. FrieslandCampina
      1. Financial Overview
        1. Products Offered
        2. Key Developments
        3. SWOT Analysis
        4. Key Strategies
      2. Danone
        1. Financial Overview
        2. Products Offered
        3. Key Developments
        4. SWOT Analysis
        5. Key Strategies
      3. Suntory
        1. Financial Overview
        2. Products Offered
        3. Key Developments
        4. SWOT Analysis
        5. Key Strategies
      4. Fonterra
        1. Financial Overview
        2. Products Offered
        3. Key Developments
        4. SWOT Analysis
        5. Key Strategies
      5. Tsingtao Brewery
        1. Financial Overview
        2. Products
    40. Offered
      1. Key Developments
        1. SWOT Analysis
    41. Key Strategies
      1. Arla Foods
        1. Financial Overview
    42. Products Offered
      1. Key Developments
        1. SWOT Analysis
        2. Key Strategies
      2. Nestle
        1. Financial Overview
        2. Products Offered
        3. Key Developments
        4. SWOT
    43. Analysis
      1. Key Strategies
      2. Lactalis
        1. Financial
    44. Overview
      1. Products Offered
        1. Key Developments
    45. SWOT Analysis
      1. Key Strategies
      2. China Modern Dairy
        1. Financial Overview
        2. Products Offered
        3. Key
    46. Developments
      1. SWOT Analysis
        1. Key Strategies
      2. References
      3. Related Reports
    47. & FORECAST, BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2019-2035 (USD BILLIONS)
    48. MARKET SIZE ESTIMATES & FORECAST, BY CATEGORY, 2019-2035 (USD BILLIONS)
    49. 2035 (USD BILLIONS)
    50. FORECAST, BY STORE-BASED, 2019-2035 (USD BILLIONS)
    51. DEVELOPMENT/APPROVAL
    52. ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT TYPE
    53. CHINA DAIRY MARKET ANALYSIS BY STORE-BASED
    54. OF DAIRY MARKET
    55. OF DAIRY MARKET
    56. RESTRAINTS IMPACT ANALYSIS: DAIRY MARKET
    57. DAIRY MARKET
    58. DAIRY MARKET, BY CATEGORY, 2025 (% SHARE)
    59. CATEGORY, 2019 TO 2035 (USD Billions)
    60. CHANNEL, 2025 (% SHARE)
    61. TO 2035 (USD Billions)
    62. (% SHARE)

    China Dairy Market Segmentation

     

     

     

    • Dairy Market By Product Type (USD Billion, 2019-2035)
      • Milk
      • Cheese
      • Butter
      • Yogurt
      • Dairy Cream
      • Ice Cream
      • Others

     

    • Dairy Market By Category (USD Billion, 2019-2035)
      • Organic
      • Conventional

     

    • Dairy Market By Distribution Channel (USD Billion, 2019-2035)
      • Store-Based
      • Non-Store-Based

     

    • Dairy Market By Store-Based (USD Billion, 2019-2035)
      • Supermarkets Hypermarkets  
      • Convenience Stores
      • Others

     

     

     

     

     

     

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