How Has The Lactose-Free Infant FormulaMarket Size Evolved In Recent Years?
The lactose-free infant formula market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market for lactose-free infant formula has seen accelerated growth in recent times. The market value is expected to escalate from $18.53 billion in 2024 to $20.7 billion in 2025, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.7%.
This considerable growth in the historical period is attributable to several factors, including medical advisories and prescribed treatments, an upswing in cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) cases, a rise in the prevalence of lactose intolerance among newborns, parental apprehensions about gastrointestinal health, enhanced formulations and flavoring, as well as a stronger demand for alternative dietary options.
What Is The Projected Growth Of The Lactose-Free Infant Formula Market?
The lactose-free infant formula market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for lactose-free infant formula is projected to witness a swift expansion in the coming years. It is estimated to reach $31.39 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.0%.
Factors contributing to the growth during the forecasted period include heightened global cognizance of lactose intolerance, expansion of the market in developing countries, increased adoption of specialty formulations, advancements in infant nutrition research, and improved healthcare accessibility. Key trends predicted for this period entail the production of hydrolyzed protein formulas, incorporation of probiotics for improved gut health, creation of plant-based and non-dairy alternatives, focus on organic and clean label formulas, and supplementing with dha and ara for development.
What Are The Key Drivers Fueling Growth In The Lactose-Free Infant Formula Market?
The growing number of lactose intolerance cases is predicted to boost the lactose-free infant formula market. Lactose intolerance is a condition where people are unable to thoroughly digest lactose found in milk, causing health issues like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Infants with lactose intolerance need to consume lactose-free infant formula to meet their nutritional needs. For example, as per Encyclopædia Britannica Inc., a publishing company based in the UK, it was reported in July 2022 that lactose intolerance affected about 65% of the adult population in that same year. Consequently, the escalating prevalence of lactose intolerance in infants is fueling the growth of the lactose-free infant formula market.
What Are The Principal Market Segments In The Global Lactose-Free Infant Formula Industry?
The lactose-free infant formula market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Milk Infant Formula, Non-Milk Infant Formula
2) By Indications: Starting Formula, Specialized Formula, Follow-On Formula
3) By Application: Premature, Babies With galactosemia, Infants With Cows Milk Protein Allergies, Other Applications
4) By Distribution Channel: Super markets/Hyper markets, Specialist Stores, Online Retail Stores, Other Distribution Channels
Subsegments:
1) By Milk Infant Formula: Lactose-Free Cow's Milk Formula, Lactose-Free Goat's Milk Formula
2) By Non-Milk Infant Formula: Soy-Based Infant Formula, Hydrolyzed Protein Formula, Amino Acid-Based Formula
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Which Emerging Market Trends Are Altering The Lactose-Free Infant Formula Sector?
Leading enterprises in the lactose-free infant formula market are turning their attention towards creating innovative products, such as plant-based infant formula. This shift emerges as a response to parents' growing preference for introducing more plant-based edibles into their babies' nutrition. Plant-based infant formula comes from non-animal ingredients, for instance, grains, plants, and seeds. For instance, in July 2022, French food corporation Danone S.A. introduced a novel baby formula named Dairy & Plants Blend. This mix of dairy and plant-based components presents a nutritionally adequate and easily digestible plant-based alternative for parents. Parents now have more feeding options for their babies as a result. Additionally, this product which comprises 60% plant protein and 40% dairy protein is easy to digest and it can be purchased in two different stages.
Who Are the Key Players in the Lactose-Free Infant Formula Market?
Major companies operating in the lactose-free infant formula market include:
• Nestle S.A
• Valio Ltd.
• Danone S.A
• Abbott Laboratories
• Silverson Machines Holdings Ltd.
• Gimme the Good Stuff
• Mead Johnson & Company LLC
• Gerber Product Co.
• HiPP International
• Perrigo Company plc
• Earth's Best Inc.
• Nutricia Ltd.
• Dana Dairy Group
• Nurture Inc.
• Kraft Heinz Company
• Hain Celestial Group Inc.
• Honest Company Inc.
• Nature's One Inc.
• Ausnutria Dairy Corporation Ltd.
• Synutra International Inc.
• Beingmate Baby & Child Food Co. Ltd.
• Yili Industrial Group Company Limited
• Feihe International Inc.
• Biostime International Holdings Limited
• Wissun International Group Co. Ltd.
• Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.
• Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd.
• FrieslandCampina NV
What are the Regional Insights into the Lactose-Free Infant Formula Market?
Western Europe was the largest region in the lactose-free infant formula market in 2024. The regions covered in the lactose-free infant formula market report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
