The nonfat dry milk distribution in the US stood at 1.35 million metric tons in 2023. Forecasted data indicates a steady increase in volume from 1.36 million metric tons in 2024 to 1.41 million metric tons by 2028. Year-on-year variations show slight growth, with increases of approximately 0.74% from 2024 to 2025, 1.46% from 2025 to 2026, 0.72% from 2026 to 2027, and 0.71% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period is approximately 0.87%.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in consumer preferences towards plant-based or alternative milk products, changes in international trade policies affecting imports and exports, and technological advancements in dairy processing which could impact production efficiency and distribution. Monitoring these trends will be essential for stakeholders to adapt and capitalize on emerging opportunities in the nonfat dry milk market.
