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UK Plant-Based Dairy Market Surges to £812.3 Million

9/24/2025

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The UK plant-based dairy market grew; dairy-free milk reached £430.6m and plant-based yogurts £113.2m.
Plant-based dairy accounts for 53% of the market, led by oat milk at £235.1m.
Despite alt-meat challenges, the category remains resilient, valued at £812.3m.
Over half of lapsed users would try plant-based drinks again; health perceptions and misinformation hinder growth, especially among younger consumers.

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Story summary

The UK plant-based dairy market grew; dairy-free milk reached £430.6m and plant-based yogurts £113.2m.
Plant-based dairy accounts for 53% of the market, led by oat milk at £235.1m.
Despite alt-meat challenges, the category remains resilient, valued at £812.3m.
Over half of lapsed users would try plant-based drinks again; health perceptions and misinformation hinder growth, especially among younger consumers.