Milk kefir (also spelled as kephir or kefier is a fermented milk drink similar to a thin yogurt or ayran that is made from kefir grains, a specific type of mesophilic symbiotic culture. The drink originated in the North Caucasus, in particular the Elbrus region along the upper mountainous sections of Circassia, Karachay and Balkaria from where it came to Russia, and from there it spread to Europe and the United States, where it is prepared by inoculating the milk of cows, goats, or sheep with kefir grains.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the global Milk Kefir market size is estimated to be worth US$ million in 2021 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ million by 2028 with a CAGR of % during the forecast period 2022-2028. Fully considering the economic change by this health crisis, the Europe Milk Kefir market is estimated at US$ million in 2022, while the United States and China are forecast to reach US$ million and US$ million by 2028, respectively. The proportion of the United States is % in 2022, while Chinese percentage is %, and it is predicted that China market share will reach % in 2028, trailing a CAGR of % through the analysis period. As for the Europe Milk Kefir landscape, Germany is projected to reach US$ million by 2028. and in Asia, the notable markets are Japan and South Korea, CAGR is % and % respectively for the next 6-year period.
Cow Milk Kefir accounting for % of the Milk Kefir global market in 2021, is projected to value US$ million by 2028, growing at a revised % CAGR from 2022 to 2028. While Online Sales segment is altered to an % CAGR throughout this forecast period and will hold a share about % in 2028.
The global major manufacturers of Milk Kefir include Lifeway, Live Kefir, The Kefir Co, Maple Hill, Green Valley Creamery, Babushka Kefir, Best of Farms, Bio-tiful Dairy and Danone, etc. In terms of revenue, the global 3 largest players have a % market share of Milk Kefir in 2021.
This report focuses on Milk Kefir volume and value at the global level, regional level, and company level. From a global perspective, this report represents overall Milk Kefir market size by analysing historical data and future prospect. Regionally, this report focuses on several key regions: North America, Europe, China and Japan, etc.
Global Milk Kefir Market: Segment Analysis
The research report includes specific segments by region (country), by company, by Type and by Application. This study provides information about the sales and revenue during the historic and forecasted period of 2017 to 2028. Understanding the segments helps in identifying the importance of different factors that aid the market growth.
Segment by Type
Cow Milk Kefir
Goat Milk Kefir
Sheep Milk Kefir
Others
Segment by Application
Online Sales
Offline Sales
By Region
North America
United States
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
China Taiwan
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE
By Company
Lifeway
Live Kefir
The Kefir Co
Maple Hill
Green Valley Creamery
Babushka Kefir
Best of Farms
Bio-tiful Dairy
Danone
DowDuPont
Hain Celestial
Libert
Lifeway Foods
Nourish Kefir
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