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Plant Based Milk Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global plant based milk market is worth USD 35.6 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 76.9 bn by 2036, growing at a 8.0% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Soy is the largest by source segment.

USD 35.6 bnMarket size 2026
USD 76.9 bnForecast 2036
8.0%CAGR 2026-2036
United StatesLargest country

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Market overview

The global plant based milk market is worth USD 35.6 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 76.9 bn by 2036, growing at a 8.0% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Soy is the largest by source segment.

ScopeDrinkable plant-based milks made from soy, oat, almond, coconut, rice and pea, sold chilled and ambient in cartons and bottles.
IndustryFood and Beverage
Value 2025USD 33.0 bn
Value 2026USD 35.6 bn
Value 2036USD 76.9 bn
CAGR 2026-20368.0%
Volume 202625,663 million litres
Volume 203650,158 million litres
Average price 2026USD 1.39 per litre
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PublishedNovember 2026

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Plant Based Milk market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global plant based milk market is forecast to grow from USD 35.6 bn in 2026 to USD 76.9 bn by 2036, more than doublingGlobal market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 8.0%
Plant Based Milk market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 33.0 bn; 2026: USD 35.6 bn; 2027: USD 38.5 bn; 2028: USD 41.6 bn; 2029: USD 44.9 bn; 2030: USD 48.5 bn; 2031: USD 52.4 bn; 2032: USD 56.6 bn; 2033: USD 61.1 bn; 2034: USD 66.0 bn; 2035: USD 71.2 bn; 2036: USD 76.9 bn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 8.0%.202535.6 bn202652.4 bn203176.9 bn20368.0% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 35.6 bn
2027USD 38.5 bn
2028USD 41.6 bn
2029USD 44.9 bn
2030USD 48.5 bn
2031USD 52.4 bn
2032USD 56.6 bn
2033USD 61.1 bn
2034USD 66.0 bn
2035USD 71.2 bn
2036USD 76.9 bn

Plant Based Milk market segmentation

By source

Exhibit 2Soy is the largest segment by source, with 25.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by source
Plant Based Milk market share by source, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by source. Soy: 25.0%; Oat: 22.0%; Almond: 20.0%; Pea and nut blends: 18.0%; Coconut: 8.0%; Rice and other grains: 7.0%.Soy25.0%Oat22.0%Almond20.0%Pea and nut blends18.0%Coconut8.0%Rice and other grains7.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Soy25.0%18.6%USD 8.9 bn4.8%
Oat22.0%28.5%USD 7.8 bn10.8%
Almond20.0%17.1%USD 7.1 bn6.3%
Coconut8.0%6.8%USD 2.9 bn6.3%
Rice and other grains7.0%5.7%USD 2.5 bn5.8%
Pea and nut blends18.0%23.3%USD 6.4 bn10.8%

By packaging

Exhibit 3Cartons adds the most revenue by packaging, growing from USD 24.2 bn in 2026 to USD 49.9 bn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by packaging, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Plant Based Milk market by packaging, 2026 and 2036Revenue by packaging in 2026 and 2036. Cartons: USD 24.2 bn in 2026, USD 49.9 bn in 2036, change +106%; Plastic bottles: USD 7.8 bn in 2026, USD 16.9 bn in 2036, change +116%; Cans and pouches: USD 3.6 bn in 2026, USD 10.1 bn in 2036, change +184%.20262036 forecastChangeCartons+106%24.2 bn49.9 bnPlastic bottles+116%7.8 bn16.9 bnCans and pouches+184%3.6 bn10.1 bn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Cartons68.0%64.9%USD 24.2 bn7.5%
Plastic bottles22.0%22.0%USD 7.8 bn8.0%
Cans and pouches10.0%13.1%USD 3.6 bn11.0%

By sales channel

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Supermarkets55.0%50.0%USD 19.6 bn7.0%
Foodservice and coffee shops18.0%19.0%USD 6.4 bn8.6%
Online12.0%16.0%USD 4.3 bn11.2%
Convenience and specialty15.0%15.0%USD 5.3 bn8.0%

By formulation

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Unsweetened34.0%38.0%USD 12.1 bn9.2%
Sweetened24.0%20.0%USD 8.6 bn6.0%
Flavoured20.0%18.0%USD 7.1 bn6.9%
Barista and fortified22.0%24.0%USD 7.8 bn8.9%

By storage format

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Ambient (UHT)58.0%56.0%USD 20.7 bn7.6%
Chilled34.0%35.0%USD 12.1 bn8.3%
Powder and concentrate8.0%9.0%USD 2.9 bn9.3%

Top 25 countries for plant based milk by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 78.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 93.7%.

Exhibit 4United States is the largest country market at USD 8.6 bn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 51.5% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Plant Based Milk market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. United States: USD 8.6 bn, 24.0%; China: USD 7.8 bn, 22.0%; Germany: USD 2.0 bn, 5.5%; United Kingdom: USD 2.0 bn, 5.5%; India: USD 1.6 bn, 4.5%; France: USD 1.4 bn, 4.0%; Indonesia: USD 1.2 bn, 3.5%; Japan: USD 1.2 bn, 3.5%; Spain: USD 1.1 bn, 3.0%; Australia: USD 1.1 bn, 3.0%.United States8.6 bn 24.0%China7.8 bn 22.0%Germany2.0 bn 5.5%United Kingdom2.0 bn 5.5%India1.6 bn 4.5%France1.4 bn 4.0%Indonesia1.2 bn 3.5%Japan1.2 bn 3.5%Spain1.1 bn 3.0%Australia1.1 bn 3.0%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1United StatesUSD 8.6 bn24.0%USD 15.8 bn6.3%
2ChinaUSD 7.8 bn22.0%USD 18.2 bn8.8%
3GermanyUSD 2.0 bn5.5%USD 4.2 bn7.8%
4United KingdomUSD 2.0 bn5.5%USD 4.2 bn7.8%
5IndiaUSD 1.6 bn4.5%USD 5.4 bn12.9%
6FranceUSD 1.4 bn4.0%USD 3.2 bn8.3%
7IndonesiaUSD 1.2 bn3.5%USD 2.9 bn8.9%
8JapanUSD 1.2 bn3.5%USD 2.4 bn6.7%
9SpainUSD 1.1 bn3.0%USD 2.4 bn8.3%
10AustraliaUSD 1.1 bn3.0%USD 2.2 bn7.3%
11ItalyUSD 1.0 bn2.9%USD 2.1 bn7.5%
12NetherlandsUSD 695 mn1.9%USD 1.4 bn7.5%
13CanadaUSD 535 mn1.5%USD 1.1 bn7.6%
14BrazilUSD 438 mn1.2%USD 1.0 bn9.0%
15MexicoUSD 378 mn1.1%USD 893 mn9.0%
16ThailandUSD 331 mn0.9%USD 785 mn9.0%
17MalaysiaUSD 299 mn0.8%USD 700 mn8.9%
18SwedenUSD 271 mn0.8%USD 562 mn7.6%
19South KoreaUSD 249 mn0.7%USD 516 mn7.5%
20VietnamUSD 232 mn0.7%USD 546 mn9.0%
21BelgiumUSD 214 mn0.6%USD 446 mn7.6%
22SwitzerlandUSD 203 mn0.6%USD 416 mn7.4%
23TurkeyUSD 192 mn0.5%USD 454 mn9.0%
24PhilippinesUSD 182 mn0.5%USD 423 mn8.8%
25PolandUSD 171 mn0.5%USD 354 mn7.5%
Rest of worldUSD 2.2 bn6.3%USD 4.4 bn7.0%
Exhibit 5China and United States account for 43% of the USD 41.3 bn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Plant Based Milk market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 35.6 bn. China: +USD 10.4 bn; United States: +USD 7.2 bn; India: +USD 3.8 bn; Germany: +USD 2.2 bn; United Kingdom: +USD 2.2 bn; 20 other countries: +USD 13.3 bn; Rest of world: +USD 2.2 bn. Market value 2036: USD 76.9 bn.Market value 202635.6 bnChina+10.4 bnUnited States+7.2 bnIndia+3.8 bnGermany+2.2 bnUnited Kingdom+2.2 bn20 other countries+13.3 bnRest of world+2.2 bnMarket value 203676.9 bn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • Danone
  • Oatly Group
  • Vitasoy
  • Nestle
  • Blue Diamond Growers
  • Califia Farms
  • Chobani

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Alpro
  • Sanitarium Health Food Company
  • Hain Celestial
  • Yili Group
  • Pacific Foods
  • Rude Health
  • Planet Oat
  • Pulmuone
  • Kikkoman
  • Eden Foods

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Ripple Foods
  • Minor Figures
  • Mooala
  • Oatside
  • Elmhurst 1925
  • Good Karma Foods
  • Malk Organics

Research methodology

Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the plant based milk market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.

The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 8.0% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by source, by packaging, by sales channel, by formulation, by storage format. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.

Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.

Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the plant based milk market?

The global plant based milk market is estimated at USD 33.0 bn in 2025 and USD 35.6 bn in 2026.

How fast will the plant based milk market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 76.9 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 8.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 41.3 bn.

Which country is the largest market for plant based milk?

United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 8.6 bn in 2026, 24.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 51.5%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 12.9% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which plant based milk segment is largest?

In the by source split, Soy is the largest segment with 25.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading plant based milk companies?

Global leaders include Danone, Oatly Group, Vitasoy, Nestle.

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