Non-Dairy Yogurt Market

How Big is the Non-Dairy Yogurt Market in 2026?

Non-dairy yogurt market value will reach USD 9.0 Billion in 2026, up from USD 8.5 Billion in 2025. Sales will grow at a 5.6% CAGR from 2026 to 2036, taking the market to USD 15.4 Billion by 2036.

Per-capita trial of plant-based foods has started to flatten in mature markets. For instance, Germany's Ernährungsreport 2025, presented in November 2025, found that 34% of respondents often buy vegetarian or vegan alternatives, down from 39% a year earlier [1]. Non-dairy yogurt market size is estimated at USD 9.0 Billion in 2026, up from USD 8.5 Billion in 2025, and FMI projects sales to reach USD 15.4 Billion by 2036, about 1.7 times the 2026 base. Growth at a 5.6% CAGR will come mostly from more cups per existing buyer.

Growth of the non-dairy yogurt market, adding USD 6.4 Billion through 2036, will run slower than most adjacent plant-based pools. Sales of dairy alternatives will add USD 25.3 Billion at a 6.9% CAGR, and the plant-based milk market will add USD 28.1 Billion at 7.8%. Plant-based milk is the larger daily habit, owing to which yogurt brands will gain most by turning milk buyers into cup buyers. Demand for cultured bases is rising faster than the finished cup, with the coconut milk yogurt base market adding USD 543.8 Million at an 8.3% CAGR. Key challenges in the non-dairy yogurt market include packaging cost, as the yogurt packaging market will add USD 15.5 Billion at 4.5% across dairy and plant-based cups alike. As per FMI's analysis, brand owners selling through the chilled aisle will see better ROI from protein and Greek-style cups than from new plant bases alone.

The category is moving past novelty, with plant-based cups now used at breakfast, in cooking and as a snack. The Greek yogurt market, valued at USD 11.2 Billion in 2025, shows how far a thick, high-protein format can travel. Premium spend is shifting toward protein. Silk Protein Yogurt, launched in July 2026, carries at least 12 grams of complete plant protein per serving, twice the category average as per Danone [2]. Labelling and tax act as the final filter, since soy yogurt in Germany carries 19% VAT against 7% for dairy yogurt [3].

Key Takeaways of Non-Dairy Yogurt Market

• Soy yogurt holds 38.6% of product type market share in 2026.
• By nature, conventional products will account for 67.7% of market share in 2026.
• Danone, Oatly Group AB, Forager Project, Kite Hill, Cocojune, and Lavva are among the notable companies FMI profiles.
• Sales of non-dairy yogurt will grow the fastest in South Korea (5.9%) and Japan (5.5%) through 2036, while the USA will grow slowest at 4.0% in a mature chilled category.
• Protein is the main product trend, with Forager Project, Kite Hill and Danone all adding high-protein Greek-style or protein cups between February and July 2026.

Analyst Perspective

“As per my analysis, non-dairy yogurt sales will reach USD 15.4 Billion by 2036, and grams of protein per cup will decide a large part of that gain. With Silk now offering at least 12 grams of plant protein per serving, I expect high-protein Greek-style cups to hold the premium end of the chilled shelf through 2036.”

- Nandini Roy Choudhury, Principal Consultant, Future Market Insights

How is the Non-Dairy Yogurt Market Segmented?

The market is segmented by product type, nature, and region.

The non-dairy yogurt market is segmented by product type, nature, and region. By product type, the market covers soy yogurt, coconut yogurt, almond yogurt, oat yogurt, rice yogurt, pea yogurt, and others. Based on nature, FMI's report studies conventional and organic products. By region, the market is segmented across 7 regions and 30+ countries.

Why Does Soy Yogurt Lead the Non-Dairy Yogurt Market by Product Type?

With 38.6% market share in 2026, soy yogurt will lead protein density and long consumer familiarity with soy foods.

Soy yogurt market share will stand at 38.6% in 2026. Soy brings more protein to the cup than most nut, grain and coconut bases, and shoppers in Japan and South Korea already know soy as an everyday food.

Adoption of soy yogurt also gains from nutrition advice. The joint SACN and COT assessment published in July 2025 favoured fortified, unsweetened soya drinks for young vegan children owing to higher protein content [4].

• By product type, soy yogurt will account for 38.6% of market share in 2026. Demand will remain driven by protein density and familiarity with soy foods.
• Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries reported in August 2025 that soymilk makers used about 105,000 tonnes of soybeans, with only 17% sourced domestically [5].

Why Do Conventional Products Lead the Non-Dairy Yogurt Market by Nature?

By nature, conventional non-dairy yogurt will account for 67.7% of market share in 2026.

Sales of conventional non-dairy yogurt will hold 67.7% of nature market share in 2026. Mass retailers’ stock conventional cups across more doors, and shoppers compare those cups directly with dairy yogurt on price.

Price sensitivity is rising. Germany's Ernährungsreport 2025 found that 59% of respondents prioritise affordable food prices, the highest share in ten years, and nearly 60% pay attention to the organic seal [1]. Organic brands will keep a firm place in natural channels, helped by inputs from the organic coconut milk market, yet conventional cups will carry most supermarket volume.

• Conventional products will account for 67.7% of market share in 2026. Demand will remain driven by mainstream retail access and closer price parity with dairy yogurt.
• In February 2026, Forager Project added four flavoured 5oz cups and a vanilla 24oz tub to the USDA Organic Greek-style line, sold at Sprouts Farmers Market and Whole Foods Market nationwide [6].

What are the Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities in the Non-Dairy Yogurt Market?

As per FMI, flexitarian buying and protein-led launches will keep lifting sales of non-dairy yogurt through 2036. Price, uneven nutrition and tax gaps slow repeat purchase. High-protein, Greek-style and probiotic cups give brand owners the clearest room to grow.

• Driver: Flexitarian households buy plant-based yogurt for breakfast and snacks, adding repeat cups beyond strict vegan demand.
• Restraint: Plant-based cups often cost more than dairy yogurt, and protein, calcium and sugar levels vary widely from one plant base to another.
• Opportunity: High-protein Greek-style cups with live cultures narrow the nutrition and texture gap with dairy and support premium pricing.

Key challenges in the non-dairy yogurt market include price, nutrition gaps and tax, owing to which repeat purchase moves slower than trial. In Germany, plant-based dairy alternatives carry 19% VAT and dairy products carry 7% [3]. Nutrition is uneven across bases. The SACN and COT assessment published in July 2025 noted that plant-based drinks are not required to meet any minimum nutritional composition [4]. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030, released in January 2026, recommend 3 servings of dairy a day, including full-fat dairy with no added sugars [7]. Fortified, low-sugar cups will hold the strongest place in health-focused baskets.

Which Country CAGRs are Profiled in the Non-Dairy Yogurt Market?

Country	CAGR, 2026 to 2036
South Korea	5.9%
Japan	5.5%
Germany	5.1%
UK	4.3%
USA	4.0%

How do Country-level CAGRs Compare in the Non-Dairy Yogurt Market?

Non-dairy yogurt market growth across the five profiled countries spans 1.9 percentage points till 2036, from South Korea at 5.9% to the USA at 4.0%. Japan will follow at 5.5% CAGR, and Germany is placed in the middle at 5.1% CAGR.

• South Korea grows fastest as new standards for plant-based manufacturing give local makers clearer rules on protein, process and labelling [8].
• Japan sits 0.4 points behind South Korea, with soy already a daily food but soybean self-sufficiency at only 7% [5].
• Germany at 5.1% holds a 0.8-point lead over the UK. Sales will be underpinned by frequent plant-based buying even with 19% VAT on plant-based dairy alternatives.
• The UK and the USA, at 4.3% and 4.0%, grew slowest as both chilled categories already carry many brands.

Non-dairy yogurt market growth rates for more than 25 countries and country groups, from North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, East Asia, South Asia and Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa, are part of the full FMI report.

Country Outlook

• Clearer rules for plant-based food production will increase sales of non-dairy yogurt in South Korea at a 5.9% CAGR from 2026 to 2036, the fastest among the profiled countries. In May 2026, the Korea Food Research Institute set the first Korean Industrial Standards for plant-based manufacturing, covering raw-material definitions, process, quality and labelling [8]. Local processors will gain a shorter route to market for plant-based cups.
• Demand for non-dairy yogurt in Japan will grow at a 5.5% CAGR till 2036, built on soy as a familiar daily food. Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries reported in August 2025 that total soybean demand stood at 3.56 million tonnes, with about 29% going to food use and self-sufficiency at 7% [5]. Imported beans therefore set much of the input cost for soy cups.
• Growth of the non-dairy yogurt market in Germany will reach a 5.1% CAGR over the forecast period, with price shaping the basket more than before. Plant-based dairy alternatives carry 19% VAT against 7% for dairy products, a gap the vzbv asked the federal government to close [3]. Alpro Greek Style, priced at EUR 2.19 per 400g cup at Edeka, Rewe and Globus from September 2026, shows brand owners answering with creamier cups at a mainstream price [9].
• Nutrition credibility will shape repeat purchase of non-dairy yogurt in the UK, with sales rising at a 4.3% CAGR through 2036. The SACN and COT assessment published by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities in July 2025 reported that about 10% of people in the National Diet and Nutrition Survey consumed plant-based drinks [4]. Fortified, unsweetened soya-based cups will gain from closer scrutiny.
• Non-dairy yogurt sales in the USA, the most developed chilled category of the five, will grow at a 4.0% CAGR till 2036. Competition has moved to protein. Kite Hill launched an 11-gram high-protein Greek yogurt at Sprouts Farmers Market in April 2026 [10]. Danone priced Silk Protein Yogurt at USD 1.99 per 5.3oz cup in July 2026, so brands will compete on protein per dollar [2].

Who are the Notable Companies in the Non-Dairy Yogurt Market?

Key companies operating in the non-dairy yogurt market include Danone, Oatly Group AB, Forager Project, Kite Hill, Cocojune, and Lavva.

According to FMI's report, non-dairy yogurt market share among brand owners follows chilled-shelf access and the protein and culture claim on each cup. Danone and Oatly sell yogurt alternatives under brands that shoppers already know from plant-based milk. Specialists compete on protein, cultures and short labels. FMI's lactose-free probiotic yogurt market study tracks the overlap with gut-health cups in more detail.

• Multi-Category Plant-Based Dairy Platforms: Danone, through Alpro and Silk, and Oatly Group AB sell yogurt alternatives under brands built first in plant-based milk.
• Protein-Led Refrigerated Yogurt Specialists: Forager Project and Kite Hill focus on chilled dairy-free foods and now lead with high-protein Greek-style cups in the USA.
• Culture-Led Coconut and Nut Brands: Cocojune and Lavva build cups around organic coconut, pili nuts, live probiotic cultures and short ingredient lists.

Competitive Benchmarking

Company	Yogurt-Alternative Range Breadth	Protein and Functional Nutrition	Organic and Clean-Label Positioning	Geographic Reach
Danone	High	High	Medium	North America and Europe through Silk and Alpro
Oatly Group AB	Medium	Low	Low	More than 60 countries
Forager Project	High	High	High	USA, through Whole Foods Market and Sprouts nationwide
Kite Hill	High	High	Medium	USA grocery retail
Cocojune	Medium	High	High	USA and Canada, in more than 12,000 stores
Lavva	Medium	Medium	High	USA

Key Developments

• In August 2026, Danone announced Alpro Greek Style for German retail, with three flavours in 400g cups at a recommended price of EUR 2.19 from September 2026 [9].
• In July 2026, Danone launched Silk Protein Yogurt in the USA with at least 12 grams of complete plant protein and 4 grams of fibre per serving [2].
• In April 2026, Kite Hill launched a high-protein Greek yogurt with 11 grams of protein per serving in Vanilla Cinnamon and Raspberry, sold only at Sprouts Farmers Market [10].
• In February 2026, Forager Project expanded the organic Greek-style line with four 5oz cups at 10 grams of protein and a vanilla 24oz tub at 11 grams [6].

Key Players

Multi-Category Plant-Based Dairy Platforms

• Danone
• Oatly Group AB

Protein-Led Refrigerated Yogurt Specialists

• Forager Project
• Kite Hill

Culture-Led Coconut and Nut Brands

• Cocojune
• Lavva

Report Scope and Methodology

Coverage field	Report scope
Market breakdown	3 categories: Product Type (Soy Yogurt, Coconut Yogurt, Almond Yogurt, Oat Yogurt, Others, Rice Yogurt, Pea Yogurt), Nature (Conventional, Organic), and Region
Quantitative units	USD Billion
Market definition	Revenue from packaged, spoonable cultured plant-based yogurt alternatives sold through retail and foodservice within the stated product type and nature segmentation. The market excludes dairy yogurt, plant-based milk and drinks, frozen desserts and prepared foods made with non-dairy yogurt.
Regions covered	North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, East Asia, South Asia and Pacific, Middle East and Africa
Countries covered	More than 25 countries and country groups, with South Korea, Japan, Germany, the UK, and the USA profiled in detail
Key companies profiled	A few of the notable companies out of many players covered by FMI include Danone, Oatly Group AB, Forager Project, Kite Hill, Cocojune, and Lavva.
Forecast period	2026 to 2036
Approach	FMI applies a hybrid bottom-up and top-down sizing framework that reconciles chilled-shelf sales, brand-owner revenue signals and cup pricing by plant base with consumption and retail indicators in each country.

Research Methodology

Method	Approach
Primary research	FMI speaks with plant-based yogurt makers, brand owners, ingredient suppliers, co-packers, distributors, category buyers and nutrition specialists to test pricing, protein targets, culture choice, shelf life, listing terms and the split between conventional and organic cups.
Desk research	The analysis reviews national nutrition surveys, dietary guidelines, food standards, tax rules, soybean supply statistics, company announcements, product pages and trade press in the profiled countries. FMI keeps sources that describe demand, nutrition, labelling, taxation or brand activity inside the market boundary.
Market sizing and forecasting	The sizing framework combines chilled-shelf volumes with average selling prices by plant base and nature, retail margins, tax rates and the pace of new listings. Forecasts consider protein launches, plant-base input costs, dietary guidance and shifts between conventional and organic cups.
Data validation	Brand-owner evidence is checked against retail and trade data, and segment logic is tested against the revenue boundary. Dairy yogurt, plant-based drinks, frozen desserts and duplicate counting between brand owners and co-packers are removed before final reconciliation.

Non-Dairy Yogurt Market by Segments

Non-Dairy Yogurt Market Segmented by Product Type

• Soy Yogurt
• Coconut Yogurt
• Almond Yogurt
• Oat Yogurt
• Rice Yogurt
• Pea Yogurt
• Others

Non-Dairy Yogurt Market Segmented by Nature

• Conventional
• Organic

Non-Dairy Yogurt Market Segmented by Region

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Chile
• Western Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Benelux
  • Nordics
• Eastern Europe
  • Poland
  • Czech Republic
  • Romania
  • Hungary
• East Asia
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
• South Asia and Pacific
  • India
  • ASEAN
  • Australia and New Zealand
• Middle East and Africa
  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Türkiye
  • Israel

Research Sources and Bibliography

• [1] Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity, Germany (2025, November 27). Deutschland, wie es isst: Der BMLEH-Ernährungsreport 2025.
• [2] Danone (2026, July 15). Silk Expands Plant-Powered Nutrition Offerings in High-Protein & Fiber with New Silk Protein Yogurt and Shakes.
• [3] Federation of German Consumer Organisations (vzbv) (2025, November 27). Ernährungsreport 2025: Pflanzliche Milchalternativen beliebt.
• [4] Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (2025, July 16). Plant-based drinks: health benefits and risks.
• [5] Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan (2025, August 7). Kokusan daizu no juyo doko ni tsuite (Demand trends for domestic soybeans).
• [6] Forager Project (2026, February 24). Forager Project Expands Organic Dairy-free, High-protein, Greek Style Yogurt Lineup with Creamy New Flavors and Cup Sizes.
• [7] National CACFP Association (2026, January 8). 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Released.
• [8] Money Today (2026, May 28). Korea Food Research Institute sets first food-tech industry standards for plant-based manufacturing and food 3D printing.
• [9] Danone (2026, August 27). Extra cremig und vielseitig: Alpro lanciert Greek Style.
• [10] VegNews (2026, April 24). This Week's Vegan News: Yves' Possible Return, Kite Hill's High-Protein Debut, Rebel Wilson's Oat Milk Gig.

This bibliography is provided for reader reference and is not exhaustive. The full FMI report contains the complete reference list and detailed citations.

This Report Answers

• What will the Non-Dairy Yogurt Market size be in 2026, and what value is FMI forecasting for 2036?
• Which flexitarian buying habits and eating occasions will keep supporting demand for non-dairy yogurt?
• Why will soy yogurt hold the leading position within the Product Type category in 2026?
• Why will conventional products hold the leading position within the Nature category?
• How will high-protein and Greek-style launches change pricing and repeat purchase across plant bases?
• How will growth rates differ across South Korea, Japan, Germany, the UK, and the USA till 2036?
• Which capabilities will separate the profiled non-dairy yogurt brand owners from each other?
• How will tax gaps, nutrition differences and dietary guidance slow switching from dairy yogurt?
• What will retail buyers need to check before listing a new non-dairy yogurt supplier?