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Prebiotics in infant formula are non-digestible food components, usually derived from dietary fibers like galactooligosaccharides (GOS) and fructooligosaccharides (FOS), that promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. They replicate the function of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) found in breast milk, helping establish a healthy gut microbiota, supporting immune function, and potentially lowering the risk of infections and allergies in infants.
The main types of prebiotics in infant formula include fructooligosaccharides (FOS), galactooligosaccharides (GOS), inulin, short-chain fructooligosaccharides (scFOS), and buffered oligosaccharides. Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are plant-derived prebiotics incorporated into infant formula to support gut health by fostering the growth of beneficial bacteria, improving digestion, and enhancing nutrient absorption. Prebiotics function to improve digestive health, boost immune response, aid mineral absorption, encourage the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, and reduce gastrointestinal issues. They are used in various applications such as standard infant formula, follow-on formula, specialty formula, and others. The end users include online marketplaces, infant formula manufacturers, healthcare professionals, retailers and distributors, as well as parents and caregivers.
Tariffs and trade restrictions have impacted the prebiotics for infant formula market by increasing costs of imported oligosaccharides and raw materials, particularly affecting manufacturers in Asia-Pacific and Europe. Supply chain disruptions have raised formulation and packaging expenses, influencing pricing strategies. However, tariffs have encouraged local sourcing and domestic production of prebiotic ingredients, supporting regional manufacturing resilience and long-term supply stability.
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The prebiotics for infant formula market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.7 billion in 2025 to $1.83 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to high prevalence of infant digestive disorders, rising awareness of infant nutrition, increasing pediatric healthcare spending, growth in infant formula consumption, clinical validation of prebiotics.
The prebiotics for infant formula market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.47 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in specialty infant formula demand, expansion of microbiome research, rising urban birth rates, increased regulatory support for fortified nutrition, innovation in functional ingredients. Major trends in the forecast period include increased use of gos and fos in infant formula, focus on early-life gut microbiome development, rising demand for immune-enhancing nutrition, expansion of prebiotics in specialty infant formula, preference for clean-label and clinically proven ingredients.
The increasing adoption of organic products is expected to drive the growth of the prebiotics for infant formula market in the coming years. Organic products are items produced without the use of synthetic chemicals, fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This trend is largely driven by rising consumer awareness of the potential health risks associated with synthetic additives. Prebiotics for infant formula complement organic products by supporting natural gut health and immune development in infants. They replicate the beneficial effects of breast milk, promote a balanced gut microbiota, and align with the clean-label movement, making them suitable for health-conscious and eco-friendly families. For example, in February 2025, the Organic Research Centre, a UK-based nonprofit organization focused on organic and agroecological farming, reported that retail sales of organic products in Europe reached €54.7 billion in 2023, marking a 3.0% (€1.6 billion) increase from 2022. Consequently, the rising adoption of organic products is fueling the growth of the prebiotics for infant formula market.
Major companies operating in the prebiotics for infant formula market are focusing on developing innovative formulations, such as biotics formulations, to improve infants' gut health and immune function. Biotics formulations include dietary products such as probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, or synbiotics, designed to support gut health, immunity, and overall well-being. For instance, in September 2024, Happy Family Organics, a US-based food and beverage company, launched Happy Family Organics infant formula with biotics, a new line of USDA-certified organic infant formulas that combine probiotics and prebiotics to support digestive and immune health in infants. These formulas are designed to nourish babies during the first 1,000 days of life, a critical period for gut microbiome development. The inclusion of prebiotics promotes the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, further enhancing infants' immune function and overall health.
In July 2023, Bobbie Baby Inc., a US-based infant formula company, acquired Nature's One for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Bobbie strengthened its position in infant nutrition by gaining access to Nature's One's advanced Ohio manufacturing facility, enabling more efficient production of organic, iron-fortified formulas to meet growing demand and improve supply chain resilience. Nature's One is a US-based pediatric nutrition company specializing in prebiotics for infant formula.
Major companies operating in the prebiotics for infant formula market are Nestle S.A., Abbott Laboratories, Danone S.A., FrieslandCampina, Ingredion Incorporated, Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd., Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd., Tate & Lyle PLC, HiPP GmbH & Co. Vertrieb KG, Glanbia Nutritionals, ByHeart Inc., Synutra International Inc., BUBS Australia Ltd., Dana Dairy Group, Bobbie Baby Inc, New Francisco (Yunfu City) Biotechnology Corporation, Glycosyn Inc., Clasado Biosciences Limited, zuChem Inc., Dupont Nutrition & Health
North America was the largest region in the prebiotics for infant formula market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the prebiotics for infant formula market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the prebiotics for infant formula market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The prebiotics for infant formula market consists of sales of infant formula additives, infant prebiotic supplements, prebiotic-enriched baby formula, aptamil gold, lactogen pro1, similac 360 total care, and enfamil neuropro. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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