Human Milk Bank Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Ownership, By End User, By Region and Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Human Milk Bank Market, valued at USD 397.1 Million in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 7.10% to reach USD 599.29 Million by 2030. A human milk bank is a specialized service that collects, screens, processes, and distributes pasteurized human breast milk donated by nursing mothers to infants, primarily those who are premature or medically fragile and cannot receive their biological mother's milk. The market's growth is predominantly driven by the increasing prevalence of premature births and other neonatal health conditions that necessitate donor milk as a critical nutritional intervention to reduce risks such as necrotizing enterocolitis.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 397.1 Million
Market Size 2030	USD 599.29 Million
CAGR 2025-2030	7.1%
Fastest Growing Segment	Hospital-Based
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

The global human milk bank market is significantly influenced by the escalating incidence of premature births and other neonatal illnesses. Infants born preterm or with severe medical conditions often require donor human milk as a critical intervention when maternal milk is unavailable, mitigating health risks and supporting development. For instance, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics, in March 2025, "Increases in Neonatal Intensive Care Admissions in the United States, 2016-2023", the percentage of infants admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit in the United States rose to 9.8% in 2023, indicating a substantial population needing specialized nutritional support.

Key Market Challenges

The persistent imbalance between the escalating demand for donor human milk and its available supply represents a significant impediment to the growth of the Global Human Milk Bank Market. This disparity is frequently exacerbated by ongoing difficulties in recruiting and retaining suitable milk donors. Such supply constraints directly hamper the market's ability to fully address the critical nutritional needs of premature and medically fragile infants, despite the increasing recognition of human milk's immunological and developmental benefits.

Key Market Trends

Technological advancements in milk processing and safety are significantly reshaping the global human milk bank market by enhancing product quality and operational efficiency. Innovations focus on methods that preserve the nutritional and immunological integrity of donor human milk while ensuring microbiological safety. For example, research published by the Family Larsson-Rosenquist Foundation in August 2024 highlighted that preterm infants may derive more nutritional benefits from human donor milk processed by high pressure, a non-thermal treatment, as it minimally alters the protein profile compared to conventional thermal pasteurization, allowing important milk components to survive digestion intact. These advancements improve the therapeutic value of donor milk, encouraging wider adoption in neonatal care units and driving demand for advanced processing equipment.

Key Market Players

Prolacta Bioscience, Inc.
Milk Matters Milk Bank (Mowbray Maternity Hospital)
KK Human Milk Bank
Perron Rotary Express Milk Bank (PREM Bank)
Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital
Mothers Milk Bank Pty Ltd
Mercy Health Breastmilk Bank
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) Milk bank
Yashoda Human Milk Bank
Amravati by Rotary Club Of Amravati Midtown

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Human Milk Bank Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Human Milk Bank Market, By Ownership:

Hospital-Based
Non-Profit Organizations
Government
Private Organizations
Others

Human Milk Bank Market, By End User:

Premature Babies
Infants with Gastrointestinal Disorders
Infants with Metabolic Disorders
Others

Human Milk Bank 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 presents in the Global Human Milk Bank Market.

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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. Global Human Milk Bank Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Ownership (Hospital-Based, Non-Profit Organizations, Government, Private Organizations, Others)
- 5.2.2. By End User (Premature Babies, Infants with Gastrointestinal Disorders, Infants with Metabolic Disorders, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Region
- 5.2.4. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Human Milk Bank Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Ownership
- 6.2.2. By End User
- 6.2.3. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Human Milk Bank 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 Ownership
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By End User
- 6.3.2. Canada Human Milk Bank 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 Ownership
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By End User
- 6.3.3. Mexico Human Milk Bank 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 Ownership
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By End User

7. Europe Human Milk Bank Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Ownership
- 7.2.2. By End User
- 7.2.3. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Human Milk Bank 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 Ownership
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By End User
- 7.3.2. France Human Milk Bank 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 Ownership
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By End User
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Human Milk Bank 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 Ownership
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By End User
- 7.3.4. Italy Human Milk Bank 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 Ownership
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By End User
- 7.3.5. Spain Human Milk Bank 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 Ownership
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By End User

8. Asia Pacific Human Milk Bank Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Ownership
- 8.2.2. By End User
- 8.2.3. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Human Milk Bank 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 Ownership
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By End User
- 8.3.2. India Human Milk Bank 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 Ownership
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By End User
- 8.3.3. Japan Human Milk Bank 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 Ownership
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By End User
- 8.3.4. South Korea Human Milk Bank 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 Ownership
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By End User
- 8.3.5. Australia Human Milk Bank 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 Ownership
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By End User

9. Middle East & Africa Human Milk Bank Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Ownership
- 9.2.2. By End User
- 9.2.3. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Human Milk Bank 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 Ownership
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By End User
- 9.3.2. UAE Human Milk Bank 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 Ownership
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By End User
- 9.3.3. South Africa Human Milk Bank 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 Ownership
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By End User

10. South America Human Milk Bank Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Ownership
- 10.2.2. By End User
- 10.2.3. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Human Milk Bank 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 Ownership
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By End User
- 10.3.2. Colombia Human Milk Bank 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 Ownership
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By End User
- 10.3.3. Argentina Human Milk Bank 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 Ownership
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By End User

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Human Milk Bank Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Prolacta Bioscience, Inc.
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Milk Matters Milk Bank (Mowbray Maternity Hospital)
15.3. KK Human Milk Bank
15.4. Perron Rotary Express Milk Bank (PREM Bank)
15.5. Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital
15.6. Mothers Milk Bank Pty Ltd
15.7. Mercy Health Breastmilk Bank
15.8. Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) Milk bank
15.9. Yashoda Human Milk Bank
15.10. Amravati by Rotary Club Of Amravati Midtown