Plant-based milk is a category of dairy-alternative beverages made from oats, almonds, soy, coconut, rice, and other plants, sold in shelf-stable and refrigerated formats across sweetened, unsweetened, and barista styles. For wholesale and export buyers it is one of the faster-growing beverage segments, driven by lactose-free, vegan, and better-for-you demand, and it delivers strong repeat velocity with premium positioning. The category spans everyday drinking milks, fortified and functional lines, and barista formulations designed for coffee. Handling varies by format: aseptic shelf-stable cartons ship efficiently at ambient temperature, while chilled lines require cold-chain integrity and carry shorter shelf life. Buyers should confirm allergen labeling for nuts and soy, fortification and health-claim declarations, and ingredient compliance, all of which face scrutiny under destination-market import rules. Within a retail set, plant-based milk sits beside Coffee Creamer as a companion to Coffee and Iced Coffee, and complements dairy alternatives across the store. Base variety, functional positioning, and recognizable branding help sustain velocity in this expanding, values-driven segment.