Cow's milk consumption in the United States is declining

Published 2021년 10월 19일

Tridge summary

The main dairy-producing states in the US were California, Wisconsin, Idaho, New York, and Texas, accounting for over 50% of the country's milk production. Despite a growth in overall dairy consumption, which exceeded the population growth rate, there was a decrease in the per capita consumption of liquid cow's milk due to competition from alternative beverages, including plant-based options. However, cow's milk remains a staple in American households. The US has seen an increase in dairy exports to Southeast Asia, particularly cheese, and has benefited from trade agreements with Japan, China, and Mexico, which have improved access for its dairy products in these markets.

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Original content

According to the US Department of Agriculture, in 2019 the main milk producers in the US were the states of California, Wisconsin, Idaho, New York and Texas, which in general produced more than 50% of milk. Dairy consumption in the United States has been growing faster than the population. However, there were large differences in the consumption of individual products. Thus, the total consumption of liquid milk per capita decreased due to competition from other beverages, mainly plant alternatives (almond, pea, soy, rice milk, cashew milk, etc.). According to the US Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service (ERS), Americans have consumed less and less liquid cow's milk per capita since the mid-1940s. However, recently the rate of decline in its consumption has increased. ERS data show that between 1995 and 2009, the amount of cow's milk per capita in the United States declined by an average of 1% per year. From 2010 to 2017, the availability of cow's milk per capita ...

Source: MilkUA