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Soy & Almond Milk Production in Australia Industry Data and Analysis

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Matt Reeves
Analyst Melbourne, Australia January 2025

Soy, nut and grain milk producers have faced fluctuating demand conditions over the past five years. Revenue has increased at an annualised 0.1% over the five years through 2024-25, to $562.5 million. This includes a drop of 1.5% in 2024-25. Increasing health consciousness has boosted the popularity of non-dairy beverages like almond and oat milk. Soy milk was the original dairy milk alternative, but has lost its position as the largest product in the industry, with almond milk taking its spot. Furthermore, many coffee drinkers who avoid dairy milk are beginning to prefer oat milk for its sweeter, creamier flavour. However, plant-based milk is typically more expensive than dairy milk, and, as a result, falling discretionary income in recent years has weakened demand.

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IBISWorld's research coverage on the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released January 2025.

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About this industry

What's this industry report about?

The Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia operates under the ANZSIC industry code OD5256. Companies in the industry manufacture non-dairy milk substitute beverages. These products are usually plant-based and may be made from soybeans, almonds, hemp, coconut, rice or oats. Related terms covered in the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia include lactose, veganism and grain milk.

What's included in this industry?

Products and services covered in Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia include Soy milk, Almond milk and Other milks.

What companies are included in this industry?

Companies covered in the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia include Noumi, Vitasoy Australia Products and Sanitarium Health Food Company.

Performance

What's included in the Performance chapter?

The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia.

Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.

Products & Markets

What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?

The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia.

Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.

Geographic Breakdown

What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?

The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia.

Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.

Competitive Forces

What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?

The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.

Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.

Companies

What's included in the Companies chapter?

The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.

Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.

External Environment

What's included in the External Environment chapter?

The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.

Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.

Financial Benchmarks

What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?

The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.

Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.

Industry Data

What's included in the Industry Data chapter?

The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the market size of the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia in 2026?

The market size of the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia is $562.5m in 2026.

How many businesses are there in the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia in 2025?

There are 29 businesses in the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.4 % between 2020 and 2025.

How may import tariffs affect the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia?

The Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia is likely to be impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.

How may export tariffs affect the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia?

The Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia is likely to be impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.

Has the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia has been growing at a CAGR of 0.1 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia?

The biggest companies operating in the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia are Noumi, Vitasoy Australia Products and Sanitarium Health Food Company

What does the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia include?

Soy milk and Almond milk are part of the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia?

The company holding the most market share in the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia is Noumi.

How competitive is the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia?

The level of competition is high and increasing in the Soy & Almond Milk Production industry in Australia.

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