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Organic Milk Production in the US - Market Research Report (2015-2030)

Federico Irigoyen Federico Irigoyen New York, United States Last Updated: November 2025 NAICS OD4010 Spotlight Report

Revenue

$2.1bn

2025

$2.1bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

$XX.Xm

Employees

2,298

Businesses

17

Wages

$XXX.Xm

Organic Milk Production in the US industry analysis

In recent years, organic milk production in the US has experienced only slight increases as the market has developed and supply has aligned with demand. Although there is steady interest from health-conscious and environmentally aware consumers, the overall growth has been gradual. Retailers are increasingly allocating additional shelf space to organic products, thereby enhancing their visibility and market presence. In response, farms have broadened their product range, focused on quality enhancements and maintained the high-end status that organic milk holds. Revenue is expected to have risen at a CAGR of 1.3% through the end of 2025 to reach $2.1 billion in 2025, although revenue is forecast to inch down 1.5% in 2025 alone, while profit will reach 2.3%

Trends and Insights

  • Consumer demand for organic milk continues to rise in the US. Many shoppers prefer organic options because of their perceived health and environmental benefits, which has prompted retailers and farmers to expand offerings and shelf space.
  • Demand for whole milk is rising as consumers seek natural, nutrient-rich options. Health trends and increased shelf space are fueling a renewed interest in organic, full-fat dairy among shoppers seeking less processed options and local sourcing.
  • Organic producers must register with the relevant authorities and ensure that all products meet rigorous organic farming, processing and labeling standards. Most of these requirements are part of broader food and beverage regulations, which are manageable for businesses to follow.

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Industry Statistics and Trends

Market size and recent performance (2015-2030)

Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 1.3 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $2.1bn in 2025.

Trends and Insights

Growing consumer demand for organic and natural dairy products

  • In the past five years, an increasing number of consumers have been opting for organic milk because of its perceived health advantages and environmental issues, leading to higher sales and prompting farms to grow their organic output.
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Organic Milk Production in the US
Revenue (2015-2030)
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Industry outlook (2025-2030)

Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.

Trends and Insights

Rising demand for plant-forward and functional dairy alternatives

  • Consumers are expected to increasingly seek dairy products that offer additional health benefits, such as probiotics or enhanced nutrients, like added Vitamin D, presenting opportunities for organic milk manufacturers to innovate.

Biggest companies in the Organic Milk Production in the US

There are no companies that hold a market share exceeding 5% in the Organic Milk Production in the US industry.

Products & Services Segmentation

Organic Milk Production in the US
Products & Services
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Whole Milk, Reduced Fat Milk (2%) and Low Fat Milk (1%). Whole Milk is the largest segment of the Organic Milk Production in the US.

Trends and Insights

Shifting consumer trends are redefining demand for full-fat milk in the US

  • Consumer attitudes towards health and nutrition are changing as people turn to whole milk for its natural fat content and believed health advantages, increasing demand and aiding organic producers in promoting premium, full-fat choices.
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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Operators in this industry produce organic milk, as defined by the US Department of Agriculture. Organic milk comes from cows that have been exclusively fed organic feed, have not been treated with synthetic hormones and are not given certain medications to treat sickness. They are also held in pens with adequate space.

What's included in this industry?

Products and services covered in the Organic Milk Production industry in the United States include Producing Organic Cow Milk and Producing Organic Goat Milk.

Companies

Companies covered in the Organic Milk Production industry in the United States include .

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Related Terms

Related terms covered in the Organic Milk Production industry in the United States include genetically modified organism (gmo), organic foods and calving.

Industry Code

NAICS 2017

NAICS 112120 - Organic Milk Production in the US

Performance

Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.

Analyst insights

Consumer demand for organic milk continues to rise in the US. Many shoppers prefer organic options because of their perceived health and environmental benefits, which has pro...

In this chapter (4)

  • Current Performance
  • Outlook
  • Volatility
  • Life Cycle

Key metrics

  • Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
  • Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
  • Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
  • Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business

Charts

  • Revenue, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
  • Employees, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
  • Businesses, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
  • Profit, including historical (2015-2025)
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
  • Industry Life Cycle

Detailed analysis

  • Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
  • Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
  • Factors that influence volatility in the industry
  • Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility

Products and Markets

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Analyst insight

Demand for whole milk is rising as consumers seek natural, nutrient-rich options. Health trends and increased shelf space are fueling a renewed interest in organic, full-fat ...

In this chapter

  • Products & Services
  • Major Markets

Key metrics

  • Largest market segment and value in 2025
  • Product innovation level

Charts

  • Products & services segmentation in 2025
  • Major market segmentation in 2025

Detailed analysis

  • Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
  • Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
  • Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
  • Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services

Geographic Breakdown

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Analyst insights

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In this chapter (1)

  • Business Locations

Charts

  • Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
  • Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2025

Tables

  • Number and share of establishments in each state in 2025
  • Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2025
  • Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2025
  • Number and share of employees in each state in 2025

Detailed analysis

  • Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage

Competitive Forces

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Analyst insights

Organic producers must register with the relevant authorities and ensure that all products meet rigorous organic farming, processing and labeling standards. Most of these req...

In this chapter (4)

  • Concentration
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer & Supplier Analysis

Key metrics

  • Industry concentration level
  • Industry competition level and trend
  • Barriers to entry level and trend
  • Substitutes level and trend
  • Buyer power level and trend
  • Supplier power level and trend

Charts

  • Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2020-2025
  • Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart

External Environment

Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.   

Analyst insights

FDA regulations define strict standards of identity for foods, including milk, to ensure label accuracy and product authenticity. These rules, along with controls on health c...

In this chapter

  • External Drivers
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key metrics

  • Regulation & policy level and trend
  • Assistance level and trend

Detailed analysis

  • Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance

Financial Benchmarks

View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time. 

Analyst insights

Organic milk producers earn higher profit thanks to premium pricing and strong consumer demand. However, profit can fluctuate due to feed costs, certification expenses and un...

In this chapter

  • Cost Structure
  • Financial Ratios
  • Key Ratios

Key metrics

  • Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
  • Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
  • Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
  • Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio

Charts

  • Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
  • Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
  • Investment vs. share of economy

Data tables

  • Industry Multiples (2018-2023)
  • Industry Tax Structure (2018-2023)
  • Income Statement (2018-2023)
  • Balance Sheet (2018-2023)
  • Liquidity Ratios (2018-2023)
  • Coverage Ratios (2018-2023)
  • Leverage Ratios  (2018-2023)
  • Operating Ratios (2018-2023)
  • Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2015-2030)
  • Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
  • Revenue per Enterprise (2015-2030)
  • Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
  • Employees per Enterprise (2015-2030)
  • Average Wage (2015-2030)
  • Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Establishments per Enterprise (2015-2030)
  • IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
  • Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)

Detailed analysis

  • Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability 

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2015-2030)
  • IVA (2015-2030)
  • Establishments (2015-2030)
  • Enterprises (2015-2030)
  • Employment (2015-2030)
  • Exports (2015-2030)
  • Imports (2015-2030)
  • Wages (2015-2030)

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What is the market size of the Organic Milk Production industry in the United States in 2025?

The market size of the Organic Milk Production industry in the United States is $2.1bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Organic Milk Production industry in the United States in 2025?

There are 17 businesses in the Organic Milk Production industry in the United States, which has declined at a CAGR of 2.2 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Organic Milk Production industry in the United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Organic Milk Production industry in the United States has been growing at a CAGR of 1.3 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Organic Milk Production industry in the United States over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Organic Milk Production industry in the United States is expected to grow.

What does the Organic Milk Production industry in the United States include?

Producing Organic Cow Milk and Producing Organic Goat Milk are part of the Organic Milk Production industry in the United States.

How competitive is the Organic Milk Production industry in the United States?

The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Organic Milk Production industry in the United States.

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  • US International Trade Commission

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