Dairy products and alternatives in 2024: The big picture
In 2024, retail demand for dairy products and alternatives in Mexico remains below pre-pandemic levels. A key reason for this is related to changes in the demographic structure of Mexican society.
Key trends in 2024
Besides the impact that demography is having on the dairy industry and the increasing consumer awareness of their own health and wellbeing, there is positive development around convenience, functionality and indulgence. Convenience is a strong trend across different food categories and dairy is no exception.
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape in Mexico is led by Grupo Lala SAB de CV, Nestlé México SA de CV and Ganaderos Productores de Leche Pura overall, with all three the only players to hold double-digit value share in dairy products and alternatives. The remaining share is more fragmented and features many smaller players.
Channel developments
Greater mobility outside of the home in Mexico is benefiting foodservice demand for dairy. The initial impact of COVID-19 and isolation was a strong decline for foodservice as many consumers worked from home, which benefited retail sales.
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
Despite being a traditional category, dairy still has room for innovation. Consumers will continue to search for products that offer convenience and functionality, as well as health and taste, ideally in the same product.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Dairy Products and Alternatives industry in Mexico with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
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The Dairy Products and Alternatives in Mexico report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Dairy Products and Alternatives in Mexico?
- Which are the leading brands in Dairy Products and Alternatives in Mexico?
- How are products distributed in Dairy Products and Alternatives in Mexico?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Dairy Products and Alternatives?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Mexico?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Dairy Products and Alternatives in Mexico
Dairy products and alternatives in 2024: The big picture
Key trends in 2024
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
DISCLAIMER
Baby Food in Mexico
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Overall baby food growth is slowing due to demographic shifts
Industry remains under government’s focus
Health concerns and government regulation influence consumers’ decisions
Declining birth rate set to remain relevant trend over the forecast period
Inflation drives search for alternative products
Leader Nestlé to continue investing in baby food
Butter and Spreads in Mexico
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Positive retail volume growth for margarine after two years of decline
Positive demand through both retail and foodservice with latter channel close to recovery
Consumers choose private label and smaller sizes due to higher prices
Regulation on ingredients and labels to drive changes
New launches to be explored and add dynamics to butter and spreads
Health and diet restrictions will shape future performance
Cheese in Mexico
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Packaged cheese remains popular format in Mexico due to convenience
Health awareness benefits new product launches
Private label gains share in inflationary environment
Prices, private label and discounters to add competition
Plant-based cheese offers competition
Convenience to drive innovation
Drinking Milk Products in Mexico
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Flavoured milk drinks bucks declining trend in overall drinking milk products
Grupo Lala invests in its sustainability image
Health and functional benefits
Private label to remain relevant as prices continue to rise
Sustainability demands will go beyond packaging
New launches to bring dynamism to the category
Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products in Mexico
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Drinking yoghurt struggles to recover post-pandemic
Health concerns and black seals impact category
Partnerships help create new interest in yoghurt
Players to focus on most lucrative products and rationalise portfolios
Yoghurt can add value through offer of more functional options
Innovative marketing will be a must for differentiation
Other Dairy in Mexico
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Retail expansion and new launches keep other dairy moving
Private label increases competition with brands in other dairy
Players reformulate ingredients to reassure consumers
Indulgence and pleasurable experiences to attract busy consumers
Functionality and gut health are next frontier for other dairy
Health concerns to remain relevant
Plant-Based Dairy in Mexico
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Slow growth for plant-based dairy in Mexico
Dairy industry challenges plant-based claims
New launches from Danone target functionality and new categories
Price of plant-based dairy will remain a barrier for many consumers
Plant-based cheese likely to remain a niche in Mexico
Plant-based has room for diversification beyond drinks
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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