Cheese Powder Market Report 2026

The cheese powder market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.71 billion in 2025 to $1.85 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of processed food consumption, increasing use of cheese-based flavorings, growth in snack food manufacturing, availability of large-scale dairy processing facilities, rising demand for long shelf-life ingredients.

The cheese powder market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.55 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for plant-based and blended cheese powders, increasing innovation in flavor profiles, rising use in premium food applications, expansion of convenience food consumption, increasing focus on cost-efficient dairy ingredients. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for clean-label cheese powders, increasing use in ready-to-eat and convenience foods, growing adoption of spray-drying technology, expansion of flavor customization capabilities, enhanced focus on shelf-stable dairy ingredients.

The expanding snack food industry is expected to drive the growth of the cheese powder market in the coming years. The snack food industry represents the segment of the food and beverage sector that is engaged in the production, distribution, and marketing of a broad range of processed and convenience snack products. Cheese powder is a key ingredient used in numerous snack items, including cheese-flavored chips, popcorn, pretzels, and puffs. The increasing popularity of these snack products is contributing to higher demand for cheese powder. For example, in 2024, according to a report published by SNAC International, a US-based international trade association, the salty snacks segment recorded growth of 6.9%, generating more than $31.1 billion in sales revenue. Additionally, potato chips dominated the salty snacks category with $8.6 billion in sales, while tortilla chip sales rose by 9.5% along with an increase in unit volumes. Consequently, the continued expansion of the snack food industry is supporting the growth of the cheese powder market.

Product innovation is emerging as a key trend in the cheese powder market. Leading companies in the industry are introducing new and innovative products to maintain their market presence. For example, in May 2023, Changing Bio launched a range of dairy products, including cheese powder, whipping cream, and ice cream, featuring Kluvy Protein, a microbial ingredient. These alternative dairy products are marketed under the sub-brand ChangingPRO and are promoted as "future food from nature." The Kluvy vegan cheese powder is an animal-free, clean-label product that can be stored and transported at ambient temperatures. With a mild cheesy, salty, and nutty flavor, it serves as an excellent ingredient for various dishes, catering to China's increasing demand for cheese flavors.

In February 2024, Heinz, a US-based food processing company known for producing a wide range of packaged food products, partnered with Cathedral City to launch Heinz Beanz Cheesy, a product that incorporates powdered cheddar cheese. This collaboration highlights the trend of adding cheese powders to newly developed product lines to enhance flavor profiles. Cathedral City, a UK-based company, specializes in the production of cheddar cheese.

Major companies operating in the cheese powder market are Kerry Group plc, DairiConcepts L.P., Land O' Lakes Inc., Kanegrade Ltd., Kraft Heinz Company, Lactosan A/S, Commercial Creamery Company, Aarkay Food Products Ltd., All American Foods Inc., Bluegrass Dairy & Food Inc., California Dairies Inc., C.P. Ingredients Ltd., Dairy Farmers of America Inc., Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited, Glanbia plc, Grande Custom Ingredients Group, Hoogwegt Group, Idaho Milk Products Inc., Ingredia Inc., International Dehydrated Foods Inc., Lactalis Ingredients SA, Leprino Foods Company, MCT Dairies Inc., Milk Specialties Global Co., Proliant Dairy Ingredients Inc., Saputo Inc., Sodiaal Group, Vika BV, Westland Co-Operative Dairy Company Ltd., WILD Flavors Inc., Winona Foods Inc., Wisconsin Cheese Group LLC.

North America was the largest region in the cheese powder market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the cheese powder market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the cheese powder market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The cheese powder market consists of sales of ready meals, soups, sauces, confectionery, biscuits, baked products, cookies. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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