PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1997889
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1997889
Infant formula ingredients refer to products based on cow's milk, other animal milk, or a combination thereof, formulated to be suitable for infant feeding. These formulas serve as a substitute for women's breast milk, providing essential nutrients found in cow's milk, soymilk, and protein hydrolysates. They are supplemented with vital vitamins, minerals, oils & fats, and other necessary components required for infants' development.
The primary types of infant formula ingredients include carbohydrates, oils & fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and prebiotics. Carbohydrates are a key ingredient utilized in infant formula. These ingredients are available in various forms such as powder, liquid, and semi-liquid. Infant formula ingredients are employed in various types including growing milk, standard infant formula, follow-on formula, and specialty formula.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are impacting the infant formula ingredients market by increasing costs of imported dairy derivatives, specialty proteins, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds used in formulation. Asia-Pacific and Europe are most affected due to cross-border sourcing of whey proteins, lactose, and micronutrients, while North America faces higher costs for specialty additives. These tariffs are elevating raw material prices and tightening margins for manufacturers. However, they are also encouraging regional ingredient sourcing, domestic production of key nutrients, and long-term supply chain diversification.
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The infant formula ingredients market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $25.32 billion in 2025 to $27.52 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising infant population in emerging economies, increasing urbanization and maternal employment, expansion of organized infant nutrition markets, growing awareness of infant nutritional requirements, availability of diverse dairy and plant-based inputs.
The infant formula ingredients market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $38.65 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for premium infant nutrition, rising prevalence of infant food sensitivities, expansion of specialty and therapeutic formulas, growing investments in infant nutrition R&D, increasing regulatory focus on ingredient quality and safety. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing focus on bio-equivalent nutrient formulations, rising demand for clean-label infant nutrition ingredients, growing use of specialized protein hydrolysates, expansion of micronutrient fortification solutions, enhanced emphasis on ingredient traceability and safety.
The increase in global birth rates is expected to propel the growth of the infant formula ingredients market going forward. Birth rates indicate the number of live births in a given year and are a key measure of population growth and demographic trends. Rising birth rates increase the demand for infant nutrition products, making infant formula ingredients essential to support the nutritional needs of a growing newborn population. For instance, in January 2023, according to UNICEF, a US-based global non-governmental organization, approximately 132.1 million babies were born worldwide in 2023. This sustained volume of births highlights the continued need for infant nutrition solutions, thereby driving demand for infant formula ingredients.
Leading companies in the infant formula ingredients market are introducing alpha-rich infant formula ingredients like Lacprodan Alpha-50 to address the growing demand for low-protein infant formula formulations. Lacprodan Alpha-50 is a specialized ingredient abundant in alpha-lactalbumin, designed specifically for infant formulas. In May 2023, Arla Foods Ingredients launched this product, boasting a composition that mirrors the nutritional quality of human milk. With 90% of its protein derived from alpha-lactalbumin, Lacprodan Alpha-50 facilitates the creation of low-protein formulas.
In July 2023, Bobbie, a US-based infant formula company, acquired Nature's One for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition positions Bobbie to have complete control over Nature's One production process, enabling an expansion of its market share and furthering its mission to transform the infant formula industry. Nature's One, a US-based pediatric nutrition company, specializes in providing organic premium infant formula.
Major companies operating in the infant formula ingredients market are Arla Foods AMBA, Fonterra Co-Operative Group Limited, Royal FrieslandCampina NV, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Sachsenmilch Leppersdorf GmbH, AAK AB, Carbery Food Ingredients Limited, Kerry Group plc, BASF SE, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, Ingredion Incorporated, Tate & Lyle PLC, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Omega Ingredients Ltd., Bunge Limited, Cargill Inc., FrieslandCampina Ingredients, Hilmar Ingredients Inc., Lactalis American Group Inc., Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., Nestle S.A., A2 Milk Company Limited, Feihe International Inc., H&H Group, Meiji Holdings Co. Ltd., Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd., Westland Milk Products, Wissun International Group Co. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the infant formula ingredients market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global infant formula ingredients market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the infant formula ingredients market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the infant formula ingredients market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada
The infant formula ingredients market consists of sales of protein, linoleic acid, fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, K, niacin, and thiamine. 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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