PUBLISHER: TechSci Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1698158
PUBLISHER: TechSci Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1698158
Lactose Intolerance Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity & Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Diagnosis, By Region & Competition, 2020-2030F
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Global Lactose Intolerance Market was valued at USD 20.90 Billion in 2024 and is anticipated to project impressive growth in the forecast period with a CAGR of 6.70% through 2030. The global lactose intolerance market has witnessed significant growth and evolution in recent years, driven by a rising prevalence of lactose intolerance worldwide and an increasing awareness of this condition among consumers. Lactose intolerance is a digestive disorder characterized by the body's inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in dairy products, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloating.
| Market Overview | |
|---|---|
| Forecast Period | 2026-2030 |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 20.90 Billion |
| Market Size 2030 | USD 30.91 Billion |
| CAGR 2025-2030 | 6.70% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | Primary Lactose Intolerance |
| Largest Market | North America |
As a result, there has been a growing demand for lactose-free and dairy-free products, including milk alternatives, yogurt, and cheese substitutes, which has propelled the lactose intolerance market forward. One of the key drivers of this market is the increasing prevalence of lactose intolerance, which varies by region but is estimated to affect a significant portion of the global population. Factors such as genetics, ethnicity, and dietary habits contribute to the varying prevalence rates. Consequently, there is a growing need for diagnostic tests to accurately identify lactose intolerance, as well as a surge in demand for lactase supplements, which help individuals with lactose intolerance digest dairy products more comfortably. In addition to the rising prevalence of lactose intolerance, changing dietary preferences, and the growing trend of veganism and plant-based diets, have further fueled the demand for lactose-free alternatives. This has prompted food and beverage manufacturers to invest in research and development to create innovative dairy substitutes that cater to lactose-intolerant individuals, thereby expanding the lactose intolerance market. Furthermore, increased awareness and education regarding lactose intolerance have encouraged individuals to seek out suitable dietary options, leading to a surge in the consumption of lactose-free products. Consequently, the lactose intolerance market has witnessed substantial investments in product development, marketing, and distribution by both established players and emerging companies.
Key Market Drivers
Rising Prevalence of Lactose Intolerance
The rising prevalence of lactose intolerance has emerged as a significant driver behind the growth of the global lactose intolerance market. Lactose intolerance, a condition impairing the body's ability to digest lactose, affects approximately 65-70% of the global population, presenting a significant market consideration for the dairy and alternative food industries. Prevalence rates vary notably across demographics, with higher incidence observed among Asian, African, and Hispanic populations, underscoring the demand for lactose-free and dairy substitute products in these key consumer segments. Lactose intolerance is no longer a niche concern; instead, it has become a prevalent digestive disorder affecting millions of individuals worldwide. The condition's prevalence varies by region and ethnicity, but it is estimated that a substantial portion of the global population is lactose intolerant. Factors such as genetics, age, and dietary habits contribute to the development of lactose intolerance.
Key Market Challenges
Limited Diagnosis and Awareness
Lactose intolerance, a common digestive disorder affecting millions worldwide, is a condition characterized by the body's inability to properly digest lactose, a sugar found in dairy products. While it has gained recognition in recent years, limited diagnosis and awareness remain significant hurdles hindering the growth of the global lactose intolerance market.
One of the primary challenges facing the lactose intolerance market is the underdiagnosis of this condition. Many individuals who experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and gas after consuming dairy products may not recognize these signs as indicators of lactose intolerance. Instead, they may attribute these symptoms to other factors, leading to a delay in diagnosis and treatment.
Key Market Trends
Plant-Based Diets and Veganism
Plant-based diets and veganism have emerged as significant drivers behind the growth of the global lactose intolerance market. These dietary trends, characterized by the avoidance of animal-derived products, including dairy, have created a substantial demand for lactose-free alternatives, which in turn have boosted the lactose intolerance market. Individuals adopting plant-based diets and embracing veganism often seek alternatives to traditional dairy products as they align with their ethical, environmental, and health-conscious beliefs. This shift in dietary preferences has led to a surge in the consumption of plant-based milk alternatives such as almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, and coconut milk, all of which are naturally devoid of lactose.
Moreover, veganism and plant-based diets have contributed to the expansion and diversification of the lactose-free product market. Manufacturers have responded to this trend by introducing a wide array of dairy-free options that cater not only to lactose-intolerant individuals but also to vegans and individuals looking to reduce their dairy consumption.
Key Market Players
- Kshipra Biotech Private Limited
- EMD Serono
- Intoleran
- MACLEODS
- Merck KGaA
- DSM
- Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc
- NOW Foods
- Procter & Gamble
- Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
- Biofermen Private Limited
Report Scope:
In this report, the Global Lactose Intolerance Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Lactose Intolerance Market, By Type:
- Primary
- Secondary
- Congenital
- Developmental
Lactose Intolerance Market, By Diagnosis:
- Hydrogen breath test
- Glucose blood test
- Stool acidity test
Lactose Intolerance Market, By Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Lactose Intolerance Market.
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
- 1.1. Market Definition
- 1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Objective of the Study
- 2.2. Baseline Methodology
- 2.3. Key Industry Partners
- 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
- 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
- 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
- 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
- 3.1. Overview of the Market
- 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
- 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
- 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
- 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
- 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Primary, Secondary, Congenital, Developmental)
- 5.2.2. By Diagnosis (Hydrogen breath test, Glucose blood test, Stool acidity test)
- 5.2.3. By Region
- 5.2.4. By Company (2024)
- 5.3. Market Map
6. North America Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
- 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Diagnosis
- 6.2.3. By Country
- 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
- 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 6.3.1.2.2. By Diagnosis
- 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.2. Canada Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
- 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 6.3.2.2.2. By Diagnosis
- 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.3. Mexico Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
- 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 6.3.3.2.2. By Diagnosis
- 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.1. United States Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
7. Europe Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
- 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Diagnosis
- 7.2.3. By Country
- 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
- 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.1.2.2. By Diagnosis
- 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.2. United Kingdom Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
- 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.2.2.2. By Diagnosis
- 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.3. Italy Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
- 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.3.2.2. By Diagnosis
- 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.4. France Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
- 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.4.2.2. By Diagnosis
- 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.5. Spain Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
- 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.5.2.2. By Diagnosis
- 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.1. Germany Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
8. Asia-Pacific Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
- 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Diagnosis
- 8.2.3. By Country
- 8.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
- 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.1.2.2. By Diagnosis
- 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.2. India Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
- 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.2.2.2. By Diagnosis
- 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.3. Japan Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
- 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.3.2.2. By Diagnosis
- 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.4. South Korea Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
- 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.4.2.2. By Diagnosis
- 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.5. Australia Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
- 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.5.2.2. By Diagnosis
- 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.1. China Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
9. South America Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
- 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Diagnosis
- 9.2.3. By Country
- 9.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Brazil Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
- 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 9.3.1.2.2. By Diagnosis
- 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.2. Argentina Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
- 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 9.3.2.2.2. By Diagnosis
- 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.3. Colombia Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
- 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 9.3.3.2.2. By Diagnosis
- 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.1. Brazil Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
10. Middle East and Africa Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
- 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Diagnosis
- 10.2.3. By Country
- 10.3. MEA: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. South Africa Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
- 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
- 10.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.2. Saudi Arabia Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
- 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 10.3.2.2.2. By Diagnosis
- 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.3. UAE Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
- 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
- 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 10.3.3.2.2. By Diagnosis
- 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.1. South Africa Lactose Intolerance Market Outlook
11. Market Dynamics
- 11.1. Drivers
- 11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
- 12.1. Recent Developments
- 12.2. Product Launches
- 12.3. Mergers & Acquisitions
13. Global Lactose Intolerance Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Competitive Landscape
- 14.1. Kshipra Biotech Private Limited
- 14.1.1. Business Overview
- 14.1.2. Product & Service Offerings
- 14.1.3. Recent Developments
- 14.1.4. Financials (If Listed)
- 14.1.5. Key Personnel
- 14.1.6. SWOT Analysis
- 14.2. EMD Serono
- 14.3. Intoleran
- 14.4. MACLEODS
- 14.5. Merck KGaA
- 14.6. DSM
- 14.7. Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc
- 14.8. NOW Foods
- 14.9. Procter & Gamble
- 14.10.Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
- 14.11.Biofermen Private Limited
15. Strategic Recommendations
16. About Us & Disclaimer
