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Global Dairy Starter Culture Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

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1 Market Overview

  • 1.1 Product Overview and Scope
  • 1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
  • 1.3 Market Analysis by Type
    • 1.3.1 Overview: Global Dairy Starter Culture Consumption Value by Type: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
    • 1.3.2 Mesophilic
    • 1.3.3 Thermophilic
    • 1.3.4 Probiotics
  • 1.4 Market Analysis by Application
    • 1.4.1 Overview: Global Dairy Starter Culture Consumption Value by Application: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
    • 1.4.2 Cheese
    • 1.4.3 Yoghourt
    • 1.4.4 Buttermilk
    • 1.4.5 Cream
    • 1.4.6 Others
  • 1.5 Global Dairy Starter Culture Market Size & Forecast
    • 1.5.1 Global Dairy Starter Culture Consumption Value (2020 & 2024 & 2031)
    • 1.5.2 Global Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity (2020-2031)
    • 1.5.3 Global Dairy Starter Culture Average Price (2020-2031)

2 Manufacturers Profiles

  • 2.1 Chr. Hansen
    • 2.1.1 Chr. Hansen Details
    • 2.1.2 Chr. Hansen Major Business
    • 2.1.3 Chr. Hansen Dairy Starter Culture Product and Services
    • 2.1.4 Chr. Hansen Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.1.5 Chr. Hansen Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.2 DSM
    • 2.2.1 DSM Details
    • 2.2.2 DSM Major Business
    • 2.2.3 DSM Dairy Starter Culture Product and Services
    • 2.2.4 DSM Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.2.5 DSM Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.3 Danisco
    • 2.3.1 Danisco Details
    • 2.3.2 Danisco Major Business
    • 2.3.3 Danisco Dairy Starter Culture Product and Services
    • 2.3.4 Danisco Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.3.5 Danisco Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.4 Lallemand
    • 2.4.1 Lallemand Details
    • 2.4.2 Lallemand Major Business
    • 2.4.3 Lallemand Dairy Starter Culture Product and Services
    • 2.4.4 Lallemand Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.4.5 Lallemand Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.5 Sacco System
    • 2.5.1 Sacco System Details
    • 2.5.2 Sacco System Major Business
    • 2.5.3 Sacco System Dairy Starter Culture Product and Services
    • 2.5.4 Sacco System Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.5.5 Sacco System Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.6 Dalton Biotecnologie
    • 2.6.1 Dalton Biotecnologie Details
    • 2.6.2 Dalton Biotecnologie Major Business
    • 2.6.3 Dalton Biotecnologie Dairy Starter Culture Product and Services
    • 2.6.4 Dalton Biotecnologie Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.6.5 Dalton Biotecnologie Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.7 BDF Ingredients
    • 2.7.1 BDF Ingredients Details
    • 2.7.2 BDF Ingredients Major Business
    • 2.7.3 BDF Ingredients Dairy Starter Culture Product and Services
    • 2.7.4 BDF Ingredients Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.7.5 BDF Ingredients Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.8 Lactina
    • 2.8.1 Lactina Details
    • 2.8.2 Lactina Major Business
    • 2.8.3 Lactina Dairy Starter Culture Product and Services
    • 2.8.4 Lactina Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.8.5 Lactina Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.9 LB Bulgaricum
    • 2.9.1 LB Bulgaricum Details
    • 2.9.2 LB Bulgaricum Major Business
    • 2.9.3 LB Bulgaricum Dairy Starter Culture Product and Services
    • 2.9.4 LB Bulgaricum Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.9.5 LB Bulgaricum Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.10 Bioflag
    • 2.10.1 Bioflag Details
    • 2.10.2 Bioflag Major Business
    • 2.10.3 Bioflag Dairy Starter Culture Product and Services
    • 2.10.4 Bioflag Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.10.5 Bioflag Recent Developments/Updates

3 Competitive Environment: Dairy Starter Culture by Manufacturer

  • 3.1 Global Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
  • 3.2 Global Dairy Starter Culture Revenue by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
  • 3.3 Global Dairy Starter Culture Average Price by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
  • 3.4 Market Share Analysis (2024)
    • 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of Dairy Starter Culture by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2024
    • 3.4.2 Top 3 Dairy Starter Culture Manufacturer Market Share in 2024
    • 3.4.3 Top 6 Dairy Starter Culture Manufacturer Market Share in 2024
  • 3.5 Dairy Starter Culture Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
    • 3.5.1 Dairy Starter Culture Market: Region Footprint
    • 3.5.2 Dairy Starter Culture Market: Company Product Type Footprint
    • 3.5.3 Dairy Starter Culture Market: Company Product Application Footprint
  • 3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
  • 3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations

4 Consumption Analysis by Region

  • 4.1 Global Dairy Starter Culture Market Size by Region
    • 4.1.1 Global Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity by Region (2020-2031)
    • 4.1.2 Global Dairy Starter Culture Consumption Value by Region (2020-2031)
    • 4.1.3 Global Dairy Starter Culture Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
  • 4.2 North America Dairy Starter Culture Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.3 Europe Dairy Starter Culture Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.4 Asia-Pacific Dairy Starter Culture Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.5 South America Dairy Starter Culture Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.6 Middle East & Africa Dairy Starter Culture Consumption Value (2020-2031)

5 Market Segment by Type

  • 5.1 Global Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 5.2 Global Dairy Starter Culture Consumption Value by Type (2020-2031)
  • 5.3 Global Dairy Starter Culture Average Price by Type (2020-2031)

6 Market Segment by Application

  • 6.1 Global Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 6.2 Global Dairy Starter Culture Consumption Value by Application (2020-2031)
  • 6.3 Global Dairy Starter Culture Average Price by Application (2020-2031)

7 North America

  • 7.1 North America Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 7.2 North America Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 7.3 North America Dairy Starter Culture Market Size by Country
    • 7.3.1 North America Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.2 North America Dairy Starter Culture Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

8 Europe

  • 8.1 Europe Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 8.2 Europe Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 8.3 Europe Dairy Starter Culture Market Size by Country
    • 8.3.1 Europe Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.2 Europe Dairy Starter Culture Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

9 Asia-Pacific

  • 9.1 Asia-Pacific Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 9.2 Asia-Pacific Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 9.3 Asia-Pacific Dairy Starter Culture Market Size by Region
    • 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity by Region (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Dairy Starter Culture Consumption Value by Region (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

10 South America

  • 10.1 South America Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 10.2 South America Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 10.3 South America Dairy Starter Culture Market Size by Country
    • 10.3.1 South America Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 10.3.2 South America Dairy Starter Culture Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

11 Middle East & Africa

  • 11.1 Middle East & Africa Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 11.2 Middle East & Africa Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 11.3 Middle East & Africa Dairy Starter Culture Market Size by Country
    • 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Dairy Starter Culture Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Dairy Starter Culture Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

12 Market Dynamics

  • 12.1 Dairy Starter Culture Market Drivers
  • 12.2 Dairy Starter Culture Market Restraints
  • 12.3 Dairy Starter Culture Trends Analysis
  • 12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
    • 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry

13 Raw Material and Industry Chain

  • 13.1 Raw Material of Dairy Starter Culture and Key Manufacturers
  • 13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of Dairy Starter Culture
  • 13.3 Dairy Starter Culture Production Process
  • 13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis

14 Shipments by Distribution Channel

  • 14.1 Sales Channel
    • 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
    • 14.1.2 Distributors
  • 14.2 Dairy Starter Culture Typical Distributors
  • 14.3 Dairy Starter Culture Typical Customers

15 Research Findings and Conclusion

    16 Appendix

    • 16.1 Methodology
    • 16.2 Research Process and Data Source

    According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Dairy Starter Culture market size was valued at US$ 1240 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 1866 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 6.1% during review period.
    Dairy starter cultures are microorganisms that are intentionally added to milk in order to create a desired outcome in the final product, most often through their growth and fermentation processes.
    Global dairy starter culture market is highly concentrated and dominated by Chr. Hansen.The company owns more than 40% sales share worldwide.
    Increasing consumer awareness about gut health and the benefits of probiotics is boosting demand for functional dairy products like yogurt, kefir, and fermented cheeses. Starter cultures enriched with probiotics or tailored for functional benefits are seeing significant growth.
    Also, there is a strong trend toward starter cultures clean-label products. Dairy producers are demanding starter cultures that are free from GMOs, artificial additives, and preservatives, reflecting consumer preferences for natural and organic food products.
    As plant-based dairy alternatives continue to rise in popularity, there is a significant opportunity for producers of starter cultures to develop solutions for plant-based yogurt, cheese, and other fermented products. These cultures can be adapted to work with non-dairy substrates like soy, almond, and oat milk. At the same time, with the rise of functional foods, producers have the chance to create new starter cultures that cater to the probiotic and gut-health trends, helping dairy producers differentiate their products in a crowded market.
    This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Dairy Starter Culture market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
    Key Features:
    Global Dairy Starter Culture market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
    Global Dairy Starter Culture market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
    Global Dairy Starter Culture market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
    Global Dairy Starter Culture market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and ASP (USD/MT), 2020-2025
    The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
    To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
    To assess the growth potential for Dairy Starter Culture
    To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
    To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
    This report profiles key players in the global Dairy Starter Culture market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Chr. Hansen, DSM, Danisco, Lallemand, Sacco System, Dalton Biotecnologie, BDF Ingredients, Lactina, LB Bulgaricum, Bioflag, etc.
    This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
    Market Segmentation
    Dairy Starter Culture market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
    Market segment by Type
    Mesophilic
    Thermophilic
    Probiotics
    Market segment by Application
    Cheese
    Yoghourt
    Buttermilk
    Cream
    Others
    Major players covered
    Chr. Hansen
    DSM
    Danisco
    Lallemand
    Sacco System
    Dalton Biotecnologie
    BDF Ingredients
    Lactina
    LB Bulgaricum
    Bioflag
    Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
    North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
    Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
    Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
    South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
    Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
    The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
    Chapter 1, to describe Dairy Starter Culture product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
    Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Dairy Starter Culture, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Dairy Starter Culture from 2020 to 2025.
    Chapter 3, the Dairy Starter Culture competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
    Chapter 4, the Dairy Starter Culture breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
    Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
    Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Dairy Starter Culture market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
    Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
    Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Dairy Starter Culture.
    Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Dairy Starter Culture sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.

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