Global UHT Milk Market Growth 2025-2031

The global UHT Milk market size is predicted to grow from US$ 93630 million in 2025 to US$ 113900 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2025 to 2031.

UHT milk is milk that has been processed at ultra high temperature (UHT). The sterilisation is made through rapid heating of milk to a temperature of at least 135°C, keeping it there for a few seconds, and then quickly cooling it down to ambient temperature. Such treatment results in that all microorganisms present in the raw milk are killed. When packaged into aseptic containers, UHT milk has a shelf life of many months and doesn’t need to be refrigerated until the package is opened. The shelf life of UHT milk is not limited by growth of microorganisms but instead by physical, chemical and enzymatic changes in the milk, such as browning reactions, cream separation, sediment or gel formation.

UHT milk's ability to remain unspoiled for months without refrigeration addresses urbanization trends and logistical challenges in regions with limited cold-chain infrastructure.

In countries like China, where UHT milk imports rebounded in 2023, the product's stability aligns with rural-to-urban migration and demand for portable, non-perishable dairy.

Consumers increasingly favor products with minimal additives. For example, Fonterra's NZMP GOLD Whole Milk Powder reduces the need for stabilizers in UHT processing, enhancing appeal for health-conscious buyers.

UHT milk is often fortified with vitamins (e.g., vitamin A, D) and proteins, catering to demand for functional foods that support bone health and immunity. Advances in UHT milk powder formulations, such as Fonterra's reduced fouling technology, enable longer production runs and lower operational costs for manufacturers.

Innovations like closed-loop processing and energy-efficient sterilization align with environmental regulations and corporate sustainability goals.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “UHT Milk Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world UHT Milk sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected UHT Milk sales for 2025 through 2031. With UHT Milk sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world UHT Milk industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global UHT Milk landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on UHT Milk portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global UHT Milk market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for UHT Milk and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global UHT Milk.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of UHT Milk market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Full Cream UHT Milk
Skimmed UHT Milk
Semi-skimmed UHT Milk

Segmentation by Application:
Online Sales
Offline Sales

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Nestle
Danone
Yili Group
Mengniu Dairy
Lactalis Group
DFA
Arla Foods
FrieslandCampina
Fonterra
DMK
Saputo
Vinamilk
Sodiaal
Schreiber Foods
Amul
KMF
Meiji Group

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global UHT Milk market?

What factors are driving UHT Milk market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do UHT Milk market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does UHT Milk break out by Type, by Application?

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