Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Lactose-Free Dairy Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The global market for lactose-free dairy has been on a significant growth trend recently. The market size increased to $13.87 billion in 2025, up from $12.87 billion in 2024. This growth corresponds to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%.
The global lactose-free dairy market is forecasted to reach a value of $19.14 billion in 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key drivers in the lactose-free dairy market are:
• Increase in health-conscious consumers
• Continued rise in the number of people with lactose intolerance
• Expansion of product variety in the lactose-free dairy market
• Technological advancements and innovations in lactose-free dairy production
The lactose-free dairymarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, Other Types
2) By Form: Solid, Liquid, Powder
3) By Distribution Channel: Hypermarkets Or Supermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Channels, Other Distribution Channels
The key trends in the lactose-free dairy market are:
• Increasing health awareness is driving the demand for lactose-free dairy products.
• The rise in veganism and plant-based diets is altering consumer preferences.
• Technological advancements are introducing innovative product offerings.
• Marketing and educational initiatives, along with retail expansion, are enhancing consumer access and awareness.
Major players in the lactose-free dairy market are:
• Dairy Farmers of America Inc.
• General Mills Inc.
• Lifeway Foods Inc.
• Nestle SA
• Saputo Inc.
• Organic Valley
• Prairie Farms Dairy Inc.
• Omira GmbH
• Hiland Dairy Foods
• Meggle Group
• Murray Goulburn Co-Operative Co Ltd.
• Arla Foods AMBA
• Valio Ltd.
• The Kroger Company
• Cabot Creamery Cooperative Inc.
• Danone SA
• Lactalis SA
• Green Valley Organics LLC
• Aurora Organic Dairy LLC
• Land O'Lakes Inc.
• Parmalat SpA
• Meiji Holdings Co Ltd.
• Agropur Cooperative
• Bel Group
• Agri-Mark Inc.
Europe was the largest region in the lactose-free dairy market in 2024