Competitive Landscape
Smiltenes Piens Consolidates Curd Dominance as Private Label Players Rise
Other dairy in Latvia is moderatlely concentrated, with the leading company, Tukuma Piens AS, holding a 20% share in 2026, followed by Valmieras Piens AS at 12% and Rigas Piensaimnieks SIA at 9%. The leading companies maintained their positions through a combination of product specialisation, vertical integration, and private label production.
Smiltenes Piens Acquisition Drives Innovation and New Business Opportunities
Innovation in 2026 is characterised by a continued focus on curd-based protein and dessert products. Smiltenes Piens has invested in new production lines and pack formats, introducing mini portioned desserts and cakes, such as mini cheesecakes and curd tortes, as well as Piena speks protein drinks made from cheese whey with approximately 9g of protein per 100ml.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Other Dairy industry in Latvia with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Other Dairy industry in Latvia, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Other Dairy in Latvia report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Other Dairy in Latvia?
- Which are the leading brands in Other Dairy in Latvia?
- How are products distributed in Other Dairy in Latvia?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Other Dairy?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Latvia?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Other Dairy in Latvia - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Other Dairy Summary
Curd-Led Value Growth Defines Latvia's Other Dairy Market
Private Label Expansion Pressures Pricing in Staple Formats
Premiumisation Created through Protein and Dessert Innovation
Other Dairy to Grow as Curd Leads Reshapes the Competitive Landscape
Smiltenes Piens Set to Leverage Desserts to Outpace Private Label Rivals
Smiltenes Piens Consolidates Curd Dominance as Private Label Players Rise
Smiltenes Piens Acquisition Drives Innovation and New Business Opportunities
Maxima and Rimi Drive Value with Private Label Presence and Price Leadership
Barbora and Rimi E-Veikals Remain Niche as In-Store Shopping Dominates
Dairy Products and Alternatives in Latvia - Industry Overview
2026 Developments
Key Data Insights
Private Label Expands as State Action and Imports Pressure Local Producers
Protein and Functional Dairy Drive Premiumisation Amid Price Pressure
Price Sensitivity Tempers Volume Growth Despite Rising Value Sales
Protein Launches by Local Leaders Reshape Consumer Value Perception and Competition
Smiltenes Piens Acquisition of Cesvaines Piens Strengthens Cheese Leadership
Protein Launches by Local Producers Challenge Private Label Expansion
Supermarkets, Hypermarkets and Discounters Drive Value-Focused Sales
Barbora and Rimi E-Veikals Support Gradual Online Growth
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Other Dairy
This is the aggregation of chilled and shelf stable desserts, chilled snacks, coffee whiteners, condensed/evaporated milk, cream, and fromage frais and quark.
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