Skim Yogurt Market Report 2026

The skim yogurt market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $6.95 billion in 2025 to $7.71 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing consumer awareness of healthy diets, expansion of refrigerated dairy distribution, growth of yogurt consumption across age groups, availability of skim milk processing technologies, strong retail penetration of dairy products.

The skim yogurt market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.15 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing interest in functional foods, rising demand for gut health products, expansion of organic and natural yogurt offerings, innovation in dairy fermentation techniques, increasing demand for convenient healthy snacks. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for low-fat dairy products, expansion of probiotic-enriched yogurt variants, growing popularity of high-protein skim yogurt, increased innovation in flavor and texture, enhanced focus on clean-label ingredients.

The increasing consumption of dairy products is expected to propel the growth of the skim yogurt market going forward. Dairy foods include products made from the milk of mammals such as cows, goats, and sheep. Consumption of dairy products is rising due to growing awareness of their nutritional benefits and increasing demand for protein-rich foods. Dairy ingredients form the foundation of skim yogurt, contributing to its low-fat, high-protein, and calcium-rich nutritional profile, which appeals to health-conscious consumers. For instance, in November 2023, according to the Foreign Agricultural Service, a US-based overseas arm of the Department of Agriculture, milk consumption for factory use increased to 5.847 million metric tons (MMT) from a projected 5.817 MMT in 2023. Additionally, cheese production is expected to reach a new record of 445,000 metric tons in 2024, representing a 28% increase from 2023. Therefore, the increasing consumption of dairy products is driving the growth of the skim yogurt market.

Major companies operating in the skim yogurt market are focusing on technological advancements such as fat-removal and probiotic-enrichment processes to optimize nutritional content, reduce calorie levels, and support digestive health. Fat-removal and probiotic-enrichment processes combine skimmed milk with live cultures and postbiotics to produce low-calorie, high-protein yogurt that retains essential nutrients while delivering digestive benefits. This approach appeals strongly to health-conscious consumers seeking functional foods. For instance, in November 2023, Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd., a Japan-based dairy company, launched Morinaga Zero-Fat Yogurt. The product contains less than 0.5 grams of fat per 100 grams and is enriched with approximately 10 billion units of proprietary probiotic and postbiotic strains per serving. It offers a smooth, mild taste while providing digestive health benefits in a clean-label, convenient snack format.

In April 2024, Pasture Brands Holdings LLC, a US-based manufacturer of beverages and refrigerated food products, acquired Pillars Yogurt for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to strengthen Pasture Brands Holdings LLC's market presence and offer more health-focused options to consumers. Pillars Yogurt, based in the US, specializes in producing skim yogurt.

Major companies operating in the skim yogurt market are Nestlé S.A., Unilever PLC, Coca-Cola Company, Groupe Lactalis S.A., Danone S.A., Saputo Inc., General Mills, Arla Foods Group, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, Juhayna Food Industries, Meiji Group, Parmalat S.p.A., Yakult Honsha, Morinaga & Company Ltd., Chobani, Clover S.A., Müller Milk & Ingredients, Sameer Agriculture Livestock Limited, Yoplait, Ultima Foods Inc., Jesa Farm Dairy Ltd., Chi Limited.

North America was the largest region in the skim yogurt market in 2025. The regions covered in the skim yogurt 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 skim yogurt market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The skim yogurt market consists of sales of low-fat yogurt cups, smoothie blends, and yogurt-based desserts, which are rich in probiotics and calcium. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

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