Table 1.
Market value of plant-based food products in the United States (2019), growth over a two-year period (2017–2019), and market share (2019).
| Category | Value ($) | Growth (%) | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | $2,016,540 | 14% | 40.5% |
| Meat | $939,459 | 38% | 18.9% |
| Meals | $376,972 | 26% | 7.6% |
| Ice cream and frozen novelty | $335,549 | 34% | 6.7% |
| Creamer | $286,662 | 93% | 5.8% |
| Yogurt | $282,502 | 95% | 5.7% |
| Butter | $198,359 | 15% | 4.0% |
| Cheese | $189,099 | 51% | 3.8% |
| Tofu and tempeh | $127,856 | 15% | 2.6% |
| Ready-to-drink beverages | $122,276 | 39% | 2.5% |
| Condiments, dressings, and mayo | $63,696 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Dairy spreads, dips, sour cream, and sauces | $29,513 | 135% | 0.6% |
| Eggs | $9,851 | 228% | 0.2% |
| $4,978,587 | 29% | 100% |
Adapted from Cross (2020)8.
The bold values show the total amount in each category.