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Yoghurt market in Asia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The flavored yoghurt market in Asia expanded significantly from 702.4 thousand tons in 2018 to 964.6 thousand tons in 2020, a 37% increase, with domestic production rising from 565.8 thousand tons to 806 thousand tons over the same period.

A sharp contraction followed in 2021, with the market volume falling to 595.6 thousand tons. That year, Danone launched a new Activia range for children with no added sugar, reflecting a broader consumer shift towards healthier options. The market then stabilized around 562-566 thousand tons in 2022 and 2023.

By 2023, market growth was supported by strong health trends, including the rising popularity of Greek yoghurt due to its high protein and lower sugar content. Into 2024, continued innovation focused on reduced-sugar recipes and high-protein products, aligning with sustained consumer demand for clearer labeling and nutritious options.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production yoghurt in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of yoghurt, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of yoghurt, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Asia's yoghurt production volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 806.0 K t of yoghurt were produced in Asia, representing a robust 19.8% year-over-year increase. Production grew by 37.6% between 2017 and 2020, equating to an annualized growth rate of 11.2%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 565.8 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 3.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.4%)	18.9%	19.8%	11.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After a two-year decrease, yoghurt production in Asia increased in value. In 2020, the output of yoghurt was valued at 25 090 M $ US in Asia, which is 1.5% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 21.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 24 719 M $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 16.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.7%)	(7.1%)	1.5%	(7.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports yoghurt from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Asia exported 39.4 K t of yoghurt in 2020, marking a sharp uptick of 50.7% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 26.2 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 76.5%. Between 2017 and 2019, there was a 9.8-fold variation, with the maximum in 2017 and the minimum in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(56.5%)	(76.5%)	50.7%	(46.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Russia consistently remained the main markets for exports in kind, together accounting for 1.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of yoghurt from Asia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 281.2 M $ US, down by 1.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 35.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.7%)	(28.6%)	(1.9%)	(13.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States held the largest share in exports in value terms, accounting for 1.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports yoghurt to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Yoghurt shipments to Asia from abroad declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 197.9 K t, marking a controlled drop of 8.3% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 27.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.0%)	(12.9%)	(8.3%)	(10.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (6.8% of imports in kind), Russia (3.3% of imports in kind), and Australia (2.0% of imports in kind) formed the largest group of suppliers of yoghurt to Asia. However, their combined contribution was limited to 12.1% of total imports in kind, reflecting a diversified country structure.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Asia's volume of yoghurt imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Asia imported 459.1 M $ US of yoghurt, which is 13.4% weaker compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 27.2%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 10.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.0%)	(4.4%)	(13.4%)	(10.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

The market base for imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was wide. Germany (8.3% of imports in value terms), Australia (5.6% of imports in value terms), and the United Kingdom (3.0% of imports in value terms) jointly accounted for just 16.9% of total flows, with the remaining 83.1% shared by numerous other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io