The a2 milk market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent years, the market size for A2 milk has seen significant growth. It is projected to increase from $2.41 billion in 2024 to $2.81 billion in 2025, boasting a 16.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). The market's expansion in the historic period is associated with the perceived digestion benefits of A2 milk, increased awareness of lactose intolerance, considerations around dairy allergies, traditional breeding methods, and an overall increase in health consciousness.
The A2 Milk market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size of A2 milk is projected to witness a significant surge in the coming years. It is predicted to swell to $4.89 billion by 2029, experiencing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.9%.
The expected growth during the forecast period can be associated with factors like the consumers' inclination towards natural products, the development in distribution networks, governmental aid and policies, rising cognizance about a2 protein types, and branch-out into non-dairy items. Foreseen trends during this period encompass marketing and branding tactics, partnerships with retailers, research on potential health advantages, alliances within the dairy sector, and innovative advancements in packaging and product designs.
The A2 milk market is being propelled by a rise in lactose intolerance. This health issue occurs when the body is unable to fully process lactose, a sugar present in milk and dairy products. A2 milk, which only contains the A2 beta-casein protein, is more appropriate for those suffering from lactose intolerance than A1 milk. For instance, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a governmental biomedical research agency based in the U.S., stated in 2023 that almost 65% of the global population had a lactose intolerance. Specifically, in the U.S., 50% to 80% of South Americans, 100% of American Indians, and about 60% to 80% of Ashkenazi Jews and Africans had this intolerance. Consequently, the rising incidents of lactose intolerance are stimulating the A2 milk market's growth.
The A2 milk market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Form: Liquid, Powder
2) By Packaging: Carton Packaging, Glass Bottles, Cans, Plastic Pouches And Bottles
3) By Distribution Channel: Super markets And Hyper markets, Convenience Stores, Online Retail, Other Distribution Channels
4) By Application: Infant Formula, Milk-Based Beverages, Bakery And Confectionery, Dairy Products
Subsegments:
1) By Liquid: Fresh Liquid A2 Milk, UHT (Ultra-High Temperature) Liquid A2 Milk, Flavored Liquid A2 Milk
2) By Powder: A2 Milk Powder For Infants, A2 Milk Powder For Adults, A2 Milk Powder For Cooking And Baking
Leading firms in the A2 milk market are crafting innovative products like a2 Milk Grassfed Whole Milk and a2 Milk Grassfed 2% Reduced Fat Milk to gain a competitive advantage. These A2 milk products, sourced purely from cows naturally producing the A2 protein, were released by The a2 Milk Company Limited, a Dairying company based in New Zealand, in April 2023. The a2 Milk Grassfed Whole Milk and a2 Milk Grassfed 2% Reduced Fat Milk products, which are both Grassfed and Certified Regenerative by AGW (A Greener World), a Non-profit U.S. based organization advocating for verified farming methods, merge the digestive benefits of A2 Milk with grassfed milk, introducing a new dairy alternative for health-centric consumers.
Major companies operating in the A2 milk market include:
• Anand Milk Union Limited
• Erden Creamery Private Limited
• Ripley Farms LLC
• The a2 Milk Company Limited
• Urban Farms Inc.
• Vinamilk
• Vedaaz Organics Pvt. Ltd.
• Vrindavan Dairy LLP
• Sids Farm Private Limited
• Happy Milk
• Indus Milk
• Humpy A2
• Alexandre Family Farm
• Indigau
• Synlait Milk Limited
• Freedom Foods Group Limited
• Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
• Lion Pty Limited
• Westland Milk Products
• Murray Goulburn Co-operative Co. Limited
• Bellamy's Organic
• Milk New Zealand Corporation
• Jersey Dairy
• Organic Valley
• Bubs Australia
• Natrel
• Snow Brand Milk Products Co. Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the A2 milk market in 2024. The regions covered in the a2 milk market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa