Product Code: ETC6188433 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: May 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Deep | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The plant-based milk market in Australia shows significant growth with widespread adoption of dairy alternatives such as almond, soy, oat, coconut, and rice milk. Factors like lactose intolerance, vegan lifestyles, and sustainability concerns contribute to the increased consumption. Product diversification, including fortified and flavored variants, appeals to health-conscious consumers looking for calcium, vitamin D, and protein-enriched options.
The plant-based milk sector in Australia is expanding with strong consumer demand for dairy alternatives due to lactose intolerance, environmental concerns, and vegan lifestyles. Almond, oat, soy, and coconut milks dominate, with growing innovation in nutritional fortification, barista blends, and organic options. Convenience and taste improvements continue to attract a broader consumer base.
Plant-based milk alternatives in Australia face challenges such as consumer acceptance due to taste and nutritional content differences compared to dairy milk. Maintaining protein content, ensuring allergen safety (e.g., nut allergies), and fortifying products with vitamins and minerals add complexity. Furthermore, shelf stability and consistency between batches can affect brand loyalty. Market saturation also demands continuous innovation to differentiate products.
Plant-based milk alternatives are increasingly popular in Australia due to lactose intolerance and ethical reasons. Investors can benefit from expanding product portfolios that include almond, soy, oat, and rice milks, with innovations in flavor, fortification, and sustainability credentials. Creating specialty options like barista blends and organic lines could target niche markets in cafes and health food stores.
The government oversees plant-based milk under FSANZ standards, ensuring product safety, nutritional adequacy, and truthful labeling. There is increasing policy support for plant-based milk alternatives as part of Australias commitment to reducing dairy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Programs incentivize dairy farmers to diversify and promote plant-based milks in public institutions such as schools and hospitals.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Plant-based Milk Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Plant-based Milk Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Formulation, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Sales Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Nature, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Trends |
6 Australia Plant-based Milk Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Plant-based Milk Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Revenues & Volume, By Soy Milk, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Revenues & Volume, By Almond Milk, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Revenues & Volume, By Coconut Milk, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Revenues & Volume, By Rice Milk, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Revenues & Volume, By Oat Milk, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Plant-based Milk Market, By Formulation |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Revenues & Volume, By Regular, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Revenues & Volume, By Flavored, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Australia Plant-based Milk Market, By Sales Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Revenues & Volume, By Stored Based Retailing, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Retailing, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Australia Plant-based Milk Market, By Nature |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Revenues & Volume, By Organic, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Revenues & Volume, By Conventional, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Australia Plant-based Milk Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Opportunity Assessment, By Formulation, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Opportunity Assessment, By Sales Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Opportunity Assessment, By Nature, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Plant-based Milk Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Plant-based Milk Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |