Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products

Alongside the challenges faced by the dairy industry in terms of milk supply difficulties, and thus higher costs, the differing production processes for yoghurt have increased costs for products that are often considered non-essential, and targeted…

Yoghurt is perceived by local consumers as a clean and healthy dairy snack, and with health being the top priority for many, yoghurt producers in South Korea are shifting to reflect this growing focus. As a result, yoghurt that fails to meet…

Despite the dominance of drinking yoghurt in retail volume terms, improving demand for yoghurt in Peru across the category is rising in 2024. This is being supported by a controlled increase in pricing. Following a sharp spike in unit prices in 2022,…

In 2024, changing consumer preferences driven by health and wellness trends, particularly amongst younger consumers, continue to fuel stable demand for yoghurt and sour milk products in Slovenia. These products remain highly compatible with the needs…

Yoghurt and sour milk products in Sweden are seeing a marginal decline in terms of retail volume sales in 2024, prompting players to focus more on driving value sales. However, the overall category is struggling with retail current value sales as…

Retail volume sales of yoghurt and sour milk products in Kenya are projected to maintain a moderate growth trajectory in 2024. This performance is set to feature stable growth for the dominant category, yoghurt, and a rebound for sour milk products.…

Yoghurt and sour milk products in Canada is projected to continue to register moderate retail volume and fast retail current growth in 2024. Compared to 2023, retail volume growth is set to be marginally higher, while retail current value growth is…

Yoghurt and sour milk products are expected to register healthy constant value and volume growth. In fact, sour milk products is Uzbekistan’s most popular dairy product, with yoghurt also being popular, but to a lesser extent. Sour milk products such…

Yoghurt and sour milk products remains in a small negative retail volume slump in 2024, while value sales are better supported by high prices. Sour milk products is showing a stronger performance than yoghurt, in both value and volume terms, with…

The substantial price increases towards the end of the review period have led to a decline in the volume sales of yoghurt and sour milk products in Serbia in 2024. As consumers focus primarily on purchasing essential items, they are increasingly…

In 2024, retail volume sales of yoghurt and sour milk products in Malaysia are projected to decrease even faster than in 2023. With sour milk products remaining negligible, yoghurt is bearing the weight of the category. Importantly, the increase in…

Despite persistent inflation compounded by the elimination of fuel subsidies in the 2024 Finance Law, prices of yogurt have remained fairly stable in 2024 which has helped to support retail volume growth in the category. Yogurt is a highly…

In the Philippines, retail current value sales of yoghurt are dominated by drinking yoghurt, a category in which there is intense competition between brands, which drives innovation. In comparison, spoonable yoghurt categories remain comparatively…

In 2024, sour milk products in South Africa remains more popular than yoghurt, especially among lower-income consumers who are particularly susceptible to price increases. These consumers often choose sour milk products for their relatively lower…

Flavoured yoghurt has been the most dynamic category in retail volume terms in 2024. The category is benefiting from its popularity among all Tunisian consumers across all income groups, with products offered at competitive prices and featuring a…

Within yoghurt and sour milk products in Turkey, plain yoghurt is the best seller in retail volume and value terms. Plain yoghurt is often considered a healthier option due to its minimal processing and absence of added sugars, artificial sweeteners…

As more consumers return to convenience stores, the demand for bulk purchases at supermarkets and hypermarkets has dropped, with consumers returning to buying yoghurt in smaller packaging. This trend is impacting demand for drinking yoghurt in…

In 2024, there is a noticeable shift amongst Pakistani consumers from traditional home-made yoghurt to packaged yoghurt products. This change is primarily driven by the convenience, consistent quality, and extended shelf life that packaged yoghurts…

In 2024, yoghurt and sour milk products in Uruguay is anticipated to see positive growth in retail volume terms for the second consecutive year. The resolution of conflicts between leading companies and trade unions, which had previously constrained…

Traditional sour milk products like kefir and ryazhanka are performing relatively well with sales reporting a strong recovery in retail volume terms. Despite the challenging circumstances in the country seen since Russia’s invasion these products are…