Statistics show that 99.8% of the yogurt consumed in the U.S. is produced within the country, while only 0.2% is imported. Nevertheless, total imports of yogurt increased 500% from 2002 to 2008. In addition, the base number of a few million dollars in imports can show a big increase in imports with only a tiny increase relative to the total market. Therefore, this increase may not be a good indicator of a developing trend.

According to the source Packaged Facts, it is also projected that sales of cultured dairy products will increase to $15.4 billion by 2010. As shown in the table below, the CAGR from 2001-2005 for U.S. sale of cultured dairy products was 8.5% while the CAGR from 2006-2010 was 9.8%.

培養乳製品部門では、培養液製品（飲むヨーグルト/ヨーグルト スムージー、ケフィア、プロバイオティクス ショット）が、2005 年から 2010 年にかけて 37.7% という最も高い CAGR を記録すると予測されています。具体的には、プロバイオティクス ショットの売上がこの数字の主な原動力となり、この期間中に 97.4% という驚異的な CAGR で成長します。詳細については、下の表を参照してください。

Because non-drinkable yogurt comprises the biggest category within the cultured dairy products category, the largest cultured dairy products marketers are in the yogurt business.

The following are examples of  supplier companies for the US yogurt market:

• ダノングループ
• クラフトフーズ
• ケンプス LLC
• ストーニーフィールドファーム（ダノン）
• フェイジUSA株式会社
• スプリングフィールド クリーマリー
• マウンテンハイ
• ブラウンカウ
• ジョアンナフーズ
• アルタデナデイリー
• ホライゾンオーガニック
• ライフウェイフーズ市場の可能性

By leveraging the opportunities for growth, the U.S. could perhaps even catch up with European consumption rates, which is 4-5 times higher. One area for this potential is the organic sector. With the society becoming more and more health-conscious, an increasing number of consumers are looking to include organic dairy foods in their diet. Manufacturers, marketers, and retailers have already been seeking to capitalize on this segment. This segment is a perfect opportunity for the yogurt market to grow, because it operates in conjunction with the trends of health and wellness.