Dairy products and alternatives in 2025: The big picture
Value sales of dairy products and alternatives in Côte d’Ivoire rose in 2025, supported by improving economic conditions and a gradual decline in inflation, which eased from 4.4% in 2023 to 3.9% in 2024. Greater stability in household purchasing power encouraged spending on everyday staples, including milk, yoghurt, and baby food. The expansion of affordable pack sizes, such as Nestlé’s new 16g and 150g Nido sachets, made dairy products more accessible to a wider base of consumers, while rising demand for safe and nutritious baby food reflected ongoing government and community efforts to combat malnutrition. Côte d’Ivoire continues to face structural dependence on imports, but improved affordability and stronger retail penetration have sustained growth in 2025.
Key trends in 2025
Health considerations remained central to consumer decision-making, with milk still widely associated with child growth and wellbeing. In 2025, the government advanced its policy to shift infant milk sales into pharmacies to ensure quality, safety, and traceability across the country, even in rural areas. This move reflects a broader effort to integrate dairy into public health strategies, particularly in the fight against chronic child malnutrition, which still affects roughly one in five Ivorian children.
Competitive Landscape
Nestlé Ghana Ltd remained one of the leading companies in dairy products and alternatives in 2025, supported by its broad portfolio that covers both dairy and baby food. Its brands Nido and Cerelac continue to resonate with Ivorian consumers thanks to strong brand recognition, wide distribution, and the introduction of affordable smaller packs. In the broader dairy space, FrieslandCampina maintained a strong position, particularly in powdered milk, supported by consistent quality and its longstanding presence in the region. Together, these players benefit from consumer trust and nationwide availability, even as new entrants seek to capture share through affordability and innovation.
Channel developments
Small neighbourhood grocers remained the leading distribution channel for dairy products in Côte d’Ivoire in 2025. Their ubiquity across both urban and rural areas ensures accessibility, while their ability to sell single-use sachets or small packs at affordable price points makes them the preferred outlet for lower-income households. For instance, a yoghurt sachet might sell for XOF280 in small shops, compared with XOF300 in supermarkets, underlining their price competitiveness. By contrast, supermarkets are more significant for baby food, as parents often prefer purchasing trusted international brands in controlled, modern retail environments.
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
Sales of dairy and baby food are expected to continue rising over the forecast period, supported by strong demographic fundamentals and gradual improvements in distribution. Côte d’Ivoire’s population is projected to grow by around 2.5% annually, boosting demand for nutritious staples such as milk and yoghurt. Manufacturers are expected to expand affordable formats further, with sachets and small tins catering to low-income households, while mid-sized packs respond to the needs of middle-class families. Marketing through pharmacies and health professionals will also reinforce trust in infant nutrition, supporting growth in baby food.
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Dairy Products and Alternatives in Côte d'Ivoire
Dairy products and alternatives in 2025: The big picture
Key trends in 2025
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
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Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Rising consumer awareness and new launches support growth
Danone maintains leadership while Nestlé drives dynamism
Supermarkets and pharmacies dominate, while e-commerce accelerates
Prospects and Opportunities
Sales set to rise, supported by demographics and income growth
Health and wellness trends to influence innovation
Regulatory oversight and sustainability to play bigger roles
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Affordable packaging supports value growth in dairy
FrieslandCampina and Carré d’Or shape a competitive market
Grocery retailers dominate, but supermarkets gain ground
Prospects and Opportunities
Strong demographic and economic growth to sustain demand
Functional benefits and fortified products to gain traction
Innovation and product diversification to drive growth
Category Data
2025 Developments
Growing awareness but limited penetration keeps sales niche
International brands dominate but local innovation is emerging
Modern retail drives sales, while e-commerce shows early promise
Prospects and Opportunities
Rising but still limited demand over the forecast period
Health and wellness positioning will drive consumer interest
Local sourcing and sustainability could shape future expansion
Category Data
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Dairy Products and Alternatives
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- Dried Baby Food
- Prepared Baby Food
- Other Baby Food
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- Liquid Standard Milk Formula
- Powder Standard Milk Formula
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- Liquid Follow-on Milk Formula
- Powder Follow-on Milk Formula
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- Liquid Growing-Up Milk Formula
- Powder Growing-Up Milk Formula
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- Liquid Special Baby Milk Formula
- Powder Special Baby Milk Formula
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- Butter
- Cooking Fats
- Margarine and Spreads
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- Spreadable Cheese
- Processed Cheese excl Spreadable
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- Packaged Hard Cheese
- Unpackaged Hard Cheese
- Soft Cheese
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- Dairy Only Flavoured Milk Drinks
- Flavoured Milk Drinks with Fruit Juice
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- Fat-free Fresh Milk
- Semi Skimmed Fresh Milk
- Full Fat Fresh Milk
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- Fat-free Shelf Stable Milk
- Semi Skimmed Shelf Stable Milk
- Full Fat Shelf Stable Milk
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- Goat Milk
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- Powder Milk
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- Sour Milk Products
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- Drinking Yoghurt
- Flavoured Yoghurt
- Plain Yoghurt
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- Chilled Dairy Desserts
- Shelf Stable Dairy Desserts
- Chilled Snacks
- Coffee Whiteners
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- Flavoured Condensed Milk
- Plain Condensed Milk
- Evaporated Milk
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- Cream
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- Flavoured Fromage Frais and Quark
- Plain Fromage Frais and Quark
- Savoury Fromage Frais and Quark
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- Soy Drinks
- Other Plant-based Milk
- Plant-based Yoghurt
- Plant-based Cheese
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