Decline in Dairy Milk Consumption

Dairy milk consumption has significantly decreased over the past decade, with people drinking less due to various factors. In Australia, annual milk consumption dropped from 106 liters to 93 liters per person from 2012 to 2022. The trend is even more pronounced in the US, where per capita milk consumption decreased from 170 liters in 1945 to just 60 liters in 2021. This decline can be attributed to rising awareness of lactose intolerance among the population, environmental concerns related to dairy farming, and the proliferation of plant-based milk alternatives.