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The Nigeria milk market is poised for exceptional growth, with its value forecasted to surge from USD 1,089.4 million in 2024 to USD 4,076.6 million by 2030, reflecting a robust compound annual growth rate of 24.6% between 2025 and 2030. This upward momentum underscores a transformative period for the industry, driven by rising consumer awareness, demographic expansion, and evolving income dynamics, despite ongoing macroeconomic headwinds.
Persistently high unit prices, exacerbated by prolonged economic stagnation and continued currency depreciation, have weighed heavily on the affordability of milk products for the average consumer. These conditions present structural challenges for market players, particularly in a category where cost sensitivity is pronounced. In response, manufacturers are expected to diversify their portfolios, introducing a wider range of offerings that address varying income segments, thereby preserving volume growth while navigating pricing volatility.
At the same time, middle- and upper-income households will remain crucial to sustaining revenue and margin performance. These consumer groups demonstrate resilience in spending behavior and brand loyalty, especially toward premium-positioned products. As a result, brands are likely to emphasize innovation, packaging refinement, and quality enhancements to retain this segment. Flagship high-end labels have carved out a competitive moat by anchoring consumer trust, and maintaining this loyalty will be essential as competition intensifies.
Despite macroeconomic uncertainty, long-term fundamentals remain highly favorable. Nigeria’s milk consumption per capita is among the lowest in comparable markets, signaling substantial room for growth, particularly in the context of rapid population expansion. The country’s youthful demographic profile, urbanization trends, and improving nutritional awareness collectively provide fertile ground for consumption acceleration. Manufacturers and policymakers alike are actively promoting the nutritional benefits of milk, especially its role in addressing calcium deficiencies—a public health issue gaining traction among local stakeholders.
Strategic marketing and educational initiatives are expected to remain pivotal in unlocking latent demand. Campaigns highlighting milk’s health benefits continue to shape consumer perceptions and foster category penetration. As economic conditions gradually stabilize and disposable incomes recover, the Nigerian milk market appears well-positioned to transition from a volume-constrained environment to one marked by sustained value growth and product sophistication.
The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the Nigeria milk market, delivering detailed insights into market size, historical growth trends over the past six years, and forward-looking projections through 2030. It provides a granular breakdown of the market by product and distribution channel, highlighting key drivers, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry.
The following outlines the segmentation of the Nigeria milk market:
Product: cow’s milk (fresh milk, shelf-stable milk), flavoured milk drinks, goat milk, plant-based milk, powdered milk
Distribution channel: convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, small grocery stores, foodservice channels, e-commerce, others
The Nigeria milk market is segmented by product and distribution channel. By product, the market is categorized into cow’s milk (fresh milk, shelf-stable milk), flavoured milk drinks, goat milk, plant-based milk, and powdered milk. Distribution channel segments are divided into convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, small grocery stores, foodservice channels, e-commerce, and others.
Major participants in the milk market comprise Viju Industries Nigeria Limited, TGI Distri Limited, Royal FrieslandCampina N.V., Promasidor (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd., Ornua Co-operative Ltd., Nestle S.A., DMK Deutsches Milchkontor GmbH, Danone S.A., Cway Food & Beverages Nig. Co. Ltd., Bobofoods & Beverages Limited and Arla Foods amba.
This report delivers an in-depth examination of leading companies in the milk sector, analyzing their performance from 2020 to 2024. The results indicate changes in market share, emphasizing both established leaders and new entrants.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Nigeria Milk Market – Product Analysis
Nigeria Milk Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Viju Industries Nigeria Limited
TGI Distri Limited
Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.
Promasidor (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd.
Ornua Co-operative Ltd.
Nestle S.A.
DMK Deutsches Milchkontor GmbH
Danone S.A.
Cway Food & Beverages Nig. Co. Ltd.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Nigeria Milk Market 2020-2030
Chart Nigeria Milk Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Nigeria Milk Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Nigeria Milk Market by Product, 2020-2030
Chart Nigeria Milk Market by Product, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Nigeria Milk Market by Product, 2020-2030
Table Nigeria Milk Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Nigeria Milk Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Nigeria Milk Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Nigeria Milk Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart Nigeria Milk Market, by Companies, 2024
Table Nigeria Milk Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart Nigeria Milk Market, by Brands, 2024
Table Nigeria – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Nigeria – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Nigeria – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Nigeria Milk Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Nigeria Milk Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
Viju Industries Nigeria Limited
TGI Distri Limited
Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.
Promasidor (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd.
Ornua Co-operative Ltd.
Nestle S.A.
DMK Deutsches Milchkontor GmbH
Danone S.A.
Cway Food & Beverages Nig. Co. Ltd.
Bobofoods & Beverages Limited
Arla Foods amba
| Product Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East and Africa |
| Published Date | 2025 |
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