Refrigerated almond milk brand sales in the United States in 2023

Blue Diamond Growers is a California-based almond producer and processor and the leading almond milk manufacturer in the United States. Blue Diamond was the leading brand of almond milk in the United States in the 52 weeks ending on August 10, 2023. During that time span, about 615 million U.S. dollars in sales were generated by Blue Diamond. This is more than double the sales value generated by all private label products combined. Silk ranked second with sales of over 456 million U.S. dollars.

Top almond producers

The United States has the highest production volume of almonds of any country worldwide. In the 2023/2024 crop year, global almond production amounted to 1.51 million metric tons, and some 1.18 million metric tons of that volume was attributed to the United States. The European Union was the second leading producer of almonds that year.

Plant-based milks

For individuals following a dairy-free or vegan diet or for those who just want to try something new, plant-based milks are an alternative to cow milk. Some of the most common varieties of milk alternatives in the U.S. are soy milk, almond milk, oat milk, rice milk, and coconut milk. As of 2023, almond milk is the clear leader of the U.S. milk alternatives market, with a market value of around 1.6 billion U.S. dollars.