Grass-Fed Milk Market to Witness Strong Growth by 2031, Industry Trends, Market Forecasts, and Strategic Insight

QY Research has recently published a research report titled, "Global Grass-Fed Milk Market Share and Ranking, Overall Sales and Demand Forecast 2025-2031", assessing various factors impacting its trajectory. The research study offers deep evaluation of the global Grass-Fed Milk market and helps market participants to gain a strong foothold in the industry. It sheds light on critical market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, trends, and opportunities to help businesses prepare for any challenges ahead in time. It provides regional analysis of the global Grass-Fed Milk market to unveil key opportunities available in different parts of the world. The competitive landscape is broadly assessed along with company profiling of leading players operating in the global Grass-Fed Milk market. The report provides detailed statistics and accurate market figures, viz. market share, CAGR, gross margin, and those related to revenue, production, consumption, and sales.

The global market for Grass-Fed Milk was estimated to be worth US$ 5179 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 15774 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 16.4% during the forecast period 2025-2031.

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The Grass-Fed Milk market refers to the segment of the dairy industry that produces, processes, and distributes milk obtained from cows that are predominantly fed on natural forage - primarily fresh pasture grasses, hay, or silage - rather than conventional feed mixtures containing grains, soy, or corn. In essence, grass-fed milk production emphasizes the cow's natural diet, animal welfare, and ecological balance, producing milk that is perceived as healthier, more sustainable, and more ethically sourced.

The definition of "grass-fed" varies slightly among countries and certification systems, but most share a central requirement: cows must obtain a significant proportion (typically at least 75% to 100%) of their feed intake from pasture or dried forage throughout the year. Some certification programs differentiate between grass-fed (majority forage diet) and 100% grass-fed or grassmilk, which excludes all grains and concentrates.

Grass-fed milk differs from conventional milk and organic milk in several respects. While organic milk production focuses primarily on avoiding synthetic chemicals, antibiotics, and GMOs, grass-fed milk specifically highlights feed origin and animal diet composition. As a result, grass-fed milk typically contains higher proportions of beneficial fatty acids such as omega-3, CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), and beta-carotene, and exhibits distinct sensory characteristics like richer color and fuller flavor.

In market terms, grass-fed milk represents a premium dairy category, sold either as raw milk, processed drinking milk, or as the base ingredient for butter, yogurt, cheese, infant formula, and nutraceuticals. Although it currently accounts for a small fraction of total milk production globally, it has become a symbol of high-quality, sustainable food production. Its market identity aligns with consumer values surrounding health, transparency, and environmental stewardship, making it an emerging niche with strong growth potential in developed and transitioning dairy economies.

In 2024, global Grass-Fed Milk production reached approximately 1479.8 million liters, with an average global market price of around US$ 2.5 per liter. The global single-line production capacity ranges from 18 to 25 million liters per year. The industry's gross profit margin is approximately 25%-35%.

Looking ahead, the grass-fed milk market is poised for gradual but qualitative growth rather than explosive volume expansion. As consumers continue to seek transparency, companies will invest more heavily in certification systems, traceable supply chains, and cooperative models linking small farms with processors. In countries like Ireland, New Zealand, and parts of the U.S., grass-fed certification programs are becoming institutionalized, creating standardized quality benchmarks.

The next stage of development will likely involve integration with broader sustainability frameworks, such as carbon footprint labeling, animal welfare indices, and regenerative agriculture certification. Digital traceability platforms will further enhance consumer confidence, while growing global demand for high-protein, clean-label dairy ingredients will open export opportunities for certified grass-fed products.

In developing regions, particularly parts of Asia and Latin America, the expansion of grass-fed milk production will depend on investments in pasture management, cooperative processing facilities, and cold-chain logistics. International trade of grass-fed milk powders and butter may serve as an initial growth vector before domestic production scales up.

The Grass-Fed Milk market represents a convergence of nutrition, sustainability, and ethical consumption, symbolizing the evolution of the modern dairy industry toward quality and transparency rather than pure volume. While still accounting for a small percentage of total milk production globally, its influence is disproportionate to its size - reshaping consumer expectations, production practices, and marketing strategies across the dairy value chain.

Driven by health awareness, environmental responsibility, and premiumization, grass-fed milk has transitioned from a small-scale niche into a strategic product category within the global food system. Its development will continue to depend on balancing authenticity and scalability, ensuring that the natural and ethical values that define it remain central even as it integrates into mainstream dairy trade.

Leading players of the global Grass-Fed Milk market are analyzed taking into account their market share, recent developments, new product launches, partnerships, mergers or acquisitions, and markets served. We also provide an exhaustive analysis of their product portfolios to explore the products and applications they concentrate on when operating in the global Grass-Fed Milk market. Furthermore, the report offers two separate market forecasts - one for the production side and another for the consumption side of the global Grass-Fed Milk market. It also provides useful recommendations for new as well as established players of the global Grass-Fed Milk market.

Key Players Mentioned in the Global Grass-Fed Milk Market Research Report:

Organic Valley
Horizon Organic (Danone North America)
Stonyfield Farm (Danone North America)
Green Valley Creamery
Maple Hill Creamery
Organic Prairie
Clover Sonoma
Trader Joe's (private-label grass-fed milk)
Strauss Group Ltd. (including Roth Käse grass-fed operations)
Oikos USA (grass-fed line)
Kimberley Valley Farms
Chanler's Dairy
Vital Farmer
Organic Dairy Farmers of America Co-operative
Petite Laiterie

Market Segments

Our market analysts are experts in deeply segmenting the global Grass-Fed Milk market and thoroughly evaluating the growth potential of each and every segment studied in the report. Right at the beginning of the research study, the segments are compared on the basis of consumption and growth rate for a review period of nine years. The segmentation study included in the report offers a brilliant analysis of the global Grass-Fed Milk market, taking into consideration the market potential of different segments studied. It assists market participants to focus on high-growth areas of the global Grass-Fed Milk market and plan powerful business tactics to secure a position of strength in the industry.

Details of Grass-Fed Milk Market Segmentation: -

Segment by Type:

Grass-Fed Whole Milk
Grass-Fed 2% Milk
Grass-Fed 1% Milk
Grass-Fed Skim Milk

Segment by Application:

Pure Milk (Powder & Liquid)
Yogurt & Drinks
Cheese & Butter
Other (Cosmetics etc.)

All of the segments studied in the research study are analyzed on the basis of BPS, market share, revenue, and other important factors. Our research study shows how different segments are contributing to the growth of the global Grass-Fed Milk market. It also provides information on key trends related to the segments included in the report. This helps market players to concentrate on high-growth areas of the global Grass-Fed Milk market. The research study also offers separate analysis on the segments on the basis of absolute dollar opportunity.

Segment by Region

North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, UK, Italy, etc.)
Asia Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, India, etc.)
South America (Brazil, etc.)
Middle East and Africa (Turkey, GCC Countries, Africa, etc.)

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(3) It offers you a forward-looking perspective of the global Grass-Fed Milk market drivers and how you can secure significant market gains in the near future.

(4) It provides SWOT analysis of the global Grass-Fed Milk market along with useful graphics and detailed statistics providing quick information about the market's overall progress throughout the forecast period.

(5) It also assesses the changing competitive dynamics of the global Grass-Fed Milk market using pin-point evaluation.

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Table of Contents

1 Market Overview
1.1 Grass-Fed Milk Product Introduction
1.2 Global Grass-Fed Milk Market Size Forecast
1.2.1 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value (2020-2031)
1.2.2 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Volume (2020-2031)
1.2.3 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Price (2020-2031)
1.3 Grass-Fed Milk Market Trends & Drivers
1.3.1 Grass-Fed Milk Industry Trends
1.3.2 Grass-Fed Milk Market Drivers & Opportunity
1.3.3 Grass-Fed Milk Market Challenges
1.3.4 Grass-Fed Milk Market Restraints
1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
1.5 Study Objectives
1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
2.1 Global Grass-Fed Milk Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
2.2 Global Grass-Fed Milk Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
2.3 Global Grass-Fed Milk Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
2.4 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
2.5 Global Grass-Fed Milk Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
2.6 Key Manufacturers Grass-Fed Milk Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
2.7 Key Manufacturers Grass-Fed Milk Product Offered
2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of Grass-Fed Milk
2.9 Grass-Fed Milk Market Competitive Analysis
2.9.1 Grass-Fed Milk Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by Grass-Fed Milk Revenue in 2024
2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Grass-Fed Milk as of 2024)
2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
3.1 Introduction by Type
3.1.1 Grass-Fed Whole Milk
3.1.2 Grass-Fed 2% Milk
3.1.3 Grass-Fed 1% Milk
3.1.4 Grass-Fed Skim Milk
3.2 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Type
3.2.1 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
3.2.2 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
3.2.3 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
3.3 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Volume by Type
3.3.1 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
3.3.2 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
3.3.3 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
3.4 Global Grass-Fed Milk Average Price by Type (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Fat Content
4.1 Introduction by Fat Content
4.1.1 Full-Fat Grass-Fed Milk (Whole Milk)
4.1.2 Reduced-Fat Grass-Fed Milk
4.1.3 Fat-Free or Skimmed Grass-Fed Milk
4.1.4 High-CLA or High-Omega-3 Certified Milk
4.2 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Fat Content
4.2.1 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Fat Content (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
4.2.2 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value, by Fat Content (2020-2031)
4.2.3 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value, by Fat Content (%) (2020-2031)
4.3 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Volume by Fat Content
4.3.1 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Volume by Fat Content (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
4.3.2 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Volume, by Fat Content (2020-2031)
4.3.3 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Volume, by Fat Content (%) (2020-2031)
4.4 Global Grass-Fed Milk Average Price by Fat Content (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Certification
5.1 Introduction by Certification
5.1.1 Certified Grass-Fed (Third-Party Verified)
5.1.2 Organic Grass-Fed
5.1.3 Non-Certified or Self-Declared Grass-Fed
5.2 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Certification
5.2.1 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Certification (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
5.2.2 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value, by Certification (2020-2031)
5.2.3 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value, by Certification (%) (2020-2031)
5.3 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Volume by Certification
5.3.1 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Volume by Certification (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
5.3.2 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Volume, by Certification (2020-2031)
5.3.3 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Volume, by Certification (%) (2020-2031)
5.4 Global Grass-Fed Milk Average Price by Certification (2020-2031)
6 Segmentation by Application
6.1 Introduction by Application
6.1.1 Pure Milk (Powder & Liquid)
6.1.2 Yogurt & Drinks
6.1.3 Cheese & Butter
6.1.4 Other (Cosmetics etc.)
6.2 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Application
6.2.1 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
6.2.2 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
6.2.3 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
6.3 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Volume by Application
6.3.1 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
6.3.2 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
6.3.3 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
6.4 Global Grass-Fed Milk Average Price by Application (2020-2031)
7 Segmentation by Region
7.1 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Region
7.1.1 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
7.1.2 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
7.1.3 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
7.1.4 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
7.2 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Volume by Region
7.2.1 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
7.2.2 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
7.2.3 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
7.2.4 Global Grass-Fed Milk Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
7.3 Global Grass-Fed Milk Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
7.4 North America
7.4.1 North America Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value, 2020-2031
7.4.2 North America Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
7.5 Europe
7.5.1 Europe Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value, 2020-2031
7.5.2 Europe Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
7.6 Asia Pacific
7.6.1 Asia Pacific Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value, 2020-2031
7.6.2 Asia Pacific Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
7.7 South America
7.7.1 South America Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value, 2020-2031
7.7.2 South America Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
7.8 Middle East & Africa
7.8.1 Middle East & Africa Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value, 2020-2031
7.8.2 Middle East & Africa Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
8 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
8.1 Key Countries/Regions Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
8.2 Key Countries/Regions Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value and Sales Volume
8.2.1 Key Countries/Regions Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value, 2020-2031
8.2.2 Key Countries/Regions Grass-Fed Milk Sales Volume, 2020-2031
8.3 United States
8.3.1 United States Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value, 2020-2031
8.3.2 United States Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
8.3.3 United States Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
8.4 Europe
8.4.1 Europe Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value, 2020-2031
8.4.2 Europe Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
8.4.3 Europe Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
8.5 China
8.5.1 China Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value, 2020-2031
8.5.2 China Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
8.5.3 China Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
8.6 Japan
8.6.1 Japan Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value, 2020-2031
8.6.2 Japan Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
8.6.3 Japan Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
8.7 South Korea
8.7.1 South Korea Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value, 2020-2031
8.7.2 South Korea Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
8.7.3 South Korea Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
8.8 Southeast Asia
8.8.1 Southeast Asia Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value, 2020-2031
8.8.2 Southeast Asia Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
8.8.3 Southeast Asia Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
8.9 India
8.9.1 India Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value, 2020-2031
8.9.2 India Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
8.9.3 India Grass-Fed Milk Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
9 Company Profiles
9.1 Organic Valley
9.1.1 Organic Valley Company Information
9.1.2 Organic Valley Introduction and Business Overview
9.1.3 Organic Valley Grass-Fed Milk Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.1.4 Organic Valley Grass-Fed Milk Product Offerings
9.1.5 Organic Valley Recent Development
9.2 Maple Hill
9.2.1 Maple Hill Company Information
9.2.2 Maple Hill Introduction and Business Overview
9.2.3 Maple Hill Grass-Fed Milk Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.2.4 Maple Hill Grass-Fed Milk Product Offerings
9.2.5 Maple Hill Recent Development
9.3 Horizon Organic
9.3.1 Horizon Organic Company Information
9.3.2 Horizon Organic Introduction and Business Overview
9.3.3 Horizon Organic Grass-Fed Milk Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.3.4 Horizon Organic Grass-Fed Milk Product Offerings
9.3.5 Horizon Organic Recent Development
9.4 Brookford Farm
9.4.1 Brookford Farm Company Information
9.4.2 Brookford Farm Introduction and Business Overview
9.4.3 Brookford Farm Grass-Fed Milk Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.4.4 Brookford Farm Grass-Fed Milk Product Offerings
9.4.5 Brookford Farm Recent Development
9.5 Hart Dairy
9.5.1 Hart Dairy Company Information
9.5.2 Hart Dairy Introduction and Business Overview
9.5.3 Hart Dairy Grass-Fed Milk Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.5.4 Hart Dairy Grass-Fed Milk Product Offerings
9.5.5 Hart Dairy Recent Development
9.6 Dutch Meadows Farm
9.6.1 Dutch Meadows Farm Company Information
9.6.2 Dutch Meadows Farm Introduction and Business Overview
9.6.3 Dutch Meadows Farm Grass-Fed Milk Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.6.4 Dutch Meadows Farm Grass-Fed Milk Product Offerings
9.6.5 Dutch Meadows Farm Recent Development
9.7 Byrne Hollow Farm
9.7.1 Byrne Hollow Farm Company Information
9.7.2 Byrne Hollow Farm Introduction and Business Overview
9.7.3 Byrne Hollow Farm Grass-Fed Milk Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.7.4 Byrne Hollow Farm Grass-Fed Milk Product Offerings
9.7.5 Byrne Hollow Farm Recent Development
9.8 Rolling Meadow Dairy
9.8.1 Rolling Meadow Dairy Company Information
9.8.2 Rolling Meadow Dairy Introduction and Business Overview
9.8.3 Rolling Meadow Dairy Grass-Fed Milk Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.8.4 Rolling Meadow Dairy Grass-Fed Milk Product Offerings
9.8.5 Rolling Meadow Dairy Recent Development
9.9 Working Cows Dairy
9.9.1 Working Cows Dairy Company Information
9.9.2 Working Cows Dairy Introduction and Business Overview
9.9.3 Working Cows Dairy Grass-Fed Milk Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.9.4 Working Cows Dairy Grass-Fed Milk Product Offerings
9.9.5 Working Cows Dairy Recent Development
10 Industry Chain Analysis
10.1 Grass-Fed Milk Industrial Chain
10.2 Grass-Fed Milk Upstream Analysis
10.2.1 Key Raw Materials
10.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
10.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
10.3 Midstream Analysis
10.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
10.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
10.5.1 Grass-Fed Milk Sales Model
10.5.2 Sales Channel
10.5.3 Grass-Fed Milk Distributors
11 Research Findings and Conclusion
12 Appendix
12.1 Research Methodology
12.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
12.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
12.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
12.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
12.1.2 Data Source
12.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
12.1.2.2 Primary Sources
12.2 Author Details
12.3 Disclaimer

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