Cream Powder Market Report 2026

The cream powder market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.76 billion in 2025 to $6.23 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising consumption of bakery and confectionery products, expansion of packaged food manufacturing, increased use of powdered dairy ingredients, growing global dairy trade, improved food preservation techniques.

The cream powder market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.27 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for plant-based cream powders, rising focus on clean-label ingredients, expansion of convenience food consumption, growing application in functional foods, increasing investments in advanced drying technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for long-shelf-life dairy ingredients, rising adoption of spray-drying technologies, growing preference for plant-based cream alternatives, expansion of functional and fortified cream powders, enhanced focus on flavor and texture consistency.

The rising consumption of bakery products is expected to boost the growth of the cream powder market going forward. Bakery products refer to a wide range of food items made using wheat flour to produce various baked goods. Demand for bakery products is driven by lifestyle changes, urbanization, evolving health trends, economic factors, and continuous innovation in the food industry. Cream powder supports this growth by offering a longer shelf life compared to fresh cream, improving storage stability and convenience for both manufacturers and consumers. Its extended usability aligns with consumer preferences for longer-lasting bakery ingredients without compromising taste or functionality. For instance, in March 2023, according to the Food and Beverages 2023 report published by Farm Credit Canada (FCC), a Canada-based financial services company, revenue for bakery and tortilla products was expected to increase by 5.4% in 2023, reaching $17.2 billion compared to $16.3 billion in 2022. Therefore, the rising demand for bakery products is driving the growth of the cream powder market.

Major companies operating in the cream powder market are developing instant powder mixes to broaden their product portfolios and address the growing demand for convenient and plant-based alternatives. Instant powder mixes are dry, soluble formulations designed to be quickly mixed with water or other liquids to create ready-to-consume beverages or food ingredients. These products offer versatility, ease of use, and nutritional fortification. For example, in October 2023, Nestlé S.A., a Switzerland-based food and beverage conglomerate, launched Nido instant powder made with a blend of milk and plant ingredients in Central and West Africa. Nido Milk & Soya combines milk with locally sourced soy and is enriched with essential nutrients such as protein, fiber, iron, and calcium. Developed by Nestlé’s regional R&D team in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the product is designed to be paired with cereals, porridges, and beverages and was recently introduced in the Nigerian market.

In April 2024, Greenyard, a Belgian company known for manufacturing fresh, frozen, and prepared fruit and vegetables, acquired Crème de la Crème for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition enables Greenyard to broaden its range of plant-based dairy alternatives and reinforce its presence in the expanding market for dairy-free frozen desserts. Crème de la Crème, based in the US, specializes in innovative plant-based ice cream, frozen snack products, and cream powder, including products such as Creme De La Creme Mica Powder.

Major companies operating in the cream powder market are Nestlé S.A., Unilever PLC, Groupe Lactalis S.A., Yili Group, Royal FrieslandCampina N.V., Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Limited, Saputo Inc., Kerry Group plc, Dairy Farmers of America, Schreiber Foods Inc., Doehler Group SE, GROUPE SODIAAL, DMK Deutsches Milchkontor GmbH, Arla Foods Group, NOW Foods, Parag Milk Foods Ltd, Anand Milk Union Limited (AMUL), Bluegrass Dairy, Walton Feed Inc., Pelwatte Dairy Industries Pvt. Limited, Rogers and Company Foods Pty Ltd, Arion Dairy Products B.V.

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

The cream powder market consists of sales of instant cream powder, whipping cream powder and organic cream powders. 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).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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