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Lactoferrin Market Growth & Trends:
The global lactoferrin market size is estimated to reach USD 486.7 million by 2030, registering to grow at a CAGR of 8.6% from 2025 to 2030 according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing incorporation of lactoferrin in various products ranges including infant food, food supplements, dietetic foods, alcoholic beverages, sports nutrition, and personal care and cosmetics should bolster the lactoferrin market in the forecast timeframe, ascribed to strong health benefits.
Lactoferrin offers stimulating effects on the immune system, prevents cell damage caused by aging, promotes the culture of beneficial bacterial in the intestinal tract, and regulates viruses, bacteria, and fungi along with being regulators to iron metabolism. Lactoferrin is found effective for the treatment of hepatitis C infection by inhibiting replication of the virus at the intracellular level. Hence, the strong applicability of lactoferrin in the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries is anticipated to drive demand during the forecast period.
Human colostrum has the highest lactoferrin concentration, followed by human milk and then by bovine milk. It is also readily found in human body secretions including the nose, eyes, intestine, and respiratory tract. Lactoferrin can be used as a conjuncture of specific strains of friendly bacteria, together they are proven to boost the immune function of the body, alert the white blood cells of the harmful microbes, and stabilize colonies of gut-friendly bacteria. Commercially, lactoferrin is commonly integrated with probiotics to achieve this.
The Asia Pacific lactoferrin market held the largest revenue share of 30.70% in 2024. The lactoferrin market is projected to witness a strong rise in demand, as the key market players continue adopting strategies to expand their presence in untapped economies of South East Asia. Countries including China, Japan, and Australia have experienced high awareness regarding the health benefits of lactoferrin, which is expected to bolster regional growth over the forecast period.
Lactoferrin Market Report Highlights:
- The iron absorption segment accounted for the largest share of 39.3% in 2024, primarily due to the increasing prevalence of iron deficiency and related disorders such as anemia, which affects a significant portion of the global population.
- The infant formula segment dominated the global Lactoferrin market in 2024, driven by the increasing awareness of the health benefits of lactoferrin for infants. Lactoferrin is a crucial component of breast milk, known for its immune-boosting properties and ability to enhance iron absorption.
- North America accounted for a 23.3% revenue share of the global lactoferrin market in 2024, driven by a combination of rising consumer awareness regarding health and wellness and increasing demand for functional foods.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Insights
- 2.2. Segmental Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. Lactoferrin Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Global Lactoferrin Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3. Function Overview
- 3.4. Average Price Trend Analysis
- 3.5. Supply-Demand GAP Analysis, 2024
- 3.6. Regulatory Framework
- 3.6.1. Policies and Incentive Plans
- 3.6.2. Standards and Compliances
- 3.6.3. Regulatory Impact Analysis
- 3.7. Market Dynamics
- 3.7.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.7.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.7.3. Industry Challenges
- 3.8. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.8.1. Supplier Power
- 3.8.2. Buyer Power
- 3.8.3. Substitution Threat
- 3.8.4. Threat from New Entrant
- 3.8.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.9. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.9.1. Political Landscape
- 3.9.2. Economic Landscape
- 3.9.3. Social Landscape
- 3.9.4. Technological Landscape
- 3.9.5. Environmental Landscape
- 3.9.6. Legal Landscape
Chapter 4. Lactoferrin Market: Function Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
- 4.1. Lactoferrin Market: Function Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
- 4.1.1. Iron Absorption
- 4.1.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.1.2. Antiinflammatory
- 4.1.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.1.3. Intestinal Flora Protection
- 4.1.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.1.4. Antibacterial
- 4.1.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.1.5. Immune Cell Stimulation
- 4.1.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.1.6. Antioxidant
- 4.1.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Lactoferrin Market: Application Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
- 5.1. Lactoferrin Market: Application Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
- 5.1.1. Food Products
- 5.1.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.1.2. Infant Formula
- 5.1.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.1.3. Sports & Functional Food
- 5.1.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.1.4. Pharmaceuticals
- 5.1.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.1.5. Personal Care Products
- 5.1.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.1.6. Others
- 5.1.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Lactoferrin Market Regional Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
- 6.1. Regional Snapshot
- 6.2. Lactoferrin Market: Regional Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
- 6.3. North America
- 6.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by function, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4. U.S.
- 6.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, by function, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.5. Canada
- 6.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, by function, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.6. Mexico
- 6.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, by function, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Europe
- 6.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by function, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4. Germany
- 6.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, by function, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5. UK
- 6.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, by function, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.6. Italy
- 6.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, by function, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.7. France
- 6.4.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, by function, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.8. Spain
- 6.4.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, by function, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.8.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Asia Pacific
- 6.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by function, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.4. China
- 6.5.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, by function, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.5. Japan
- 6.5.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, by function, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.6. India
- 6.5.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, by function, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.7. South Korea
- 6.5.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, by function, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.8. Australia & New Zealand
- 6.5.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, by function, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.8.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6. Latin America
- 6.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by function, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.4. Brazil
- 6.6.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, by function, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.5. Argentina
- 6.6.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, by function, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7. Middle East & Africa
- 6.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by function, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7.4. UAE
- 6.7.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, by function, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 7.2. Vendor Landscape
- 7.2.1. Company categorization
- 7.2.2. List of Key Distributors and Channel Partners
- 7.2.3. List of Potential Customers/End Users
- 7.3. Competitive Dynamics
- 7.3.1. Competitive Benchmarking
- 7.3.2. Strategy Mapping
- 7.3.3. Heat Map Analysis
- 7.4. Company Profiles/Listing
- 7.4.1. Hilmar Cheese Company
- 7.4.1.1. Participant's overview
- 7.4.1.2. Financial performance
- 7.4.1.3. Function benchmarking
- 7.4.1.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.4.2. Pharming Group NV
- 7.4.2.1. Participant's overview
- 7.4.2.2. Financial performance
- 7.4.2.3. Function benchmarking
- 7.4.2.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.4.3. FrieslandCamina
- 7.4.3.1. Participant's overview
- 7.4.3.2. Financial performance
- 7.4.3.3. Function benchmarking
- 7.4.3.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.4.4. Synlait Milk Ltd.
- 7.4.4.1. Participant's overview
- 7.4.4.2. Financial performance
- 7.4.4.3. Function benchmarking
- 7.4.4.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.4.5. Ingredia SA
- 7.4.5.1. Participant's overview
- 7.4.5.2. Financial performance
- 7.4.5.3. Function benchmarking
- 7.4.5.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.4.6. MP Biomedicals
- 7.4.6.1. Participant's overview
- 7.4.6.2. Financial performance
- 7.4.6.3. Function benchmarking
- 7.4.6.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.4.7. Tatura Milk Industries Ltd.
- 7.4.7.1. Participant's overview
- 7.4.7.2. Financial performance
- 7.4.7.3. Function benchmarking
- 7.4.7.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.4.8. Glanbia plc
- 7.4.8.1. Participant's overview
- 7.4.8.2. Financial performance
- 7.4.8.3. Function benchmarking
- 7.4.8.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.4.9. APS BioGroup
- 7.4.9.1. Participant's overview
- 7.4.9.2. Financial performance
- 7.4.9.3. Function benchmarking
- 7.4.9.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.4.10. ProHealth
- 7.4.10.1. Participant's overview
- 7.4.10.2. Financial performance
- 7.4.10.3. Function benchmarking
- 7.4.10.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.4.11. Fonterra Cooperative Group Ltd.
- 7.4.11.1. Participant's overview
- 7.4.11.2. Financial performance
- 7.4.11.3. Function benchmarking
- 7.4.11.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.4.12. Farbest Brands
- 7.4.12.1. Participant's overview
- 7.4.12.2. Financial performance
- 7.4.12.3. Function benchmarking
- 7.4.12.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.4.13. InVitria
- 7.4.13.1. Participant's overview
- 7.4.13.2. Financial performance
- 7.4.13.3. Function benchmarking
- 7.4.13.4 Strategic initiatives
- 7.4.14. Milei GmbH
- 7.4.14.1. Participant's overview
- 7.4.14.2. Financial performance
- 7.4.14.3. Function benchmarking
- 7.4.14.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.4.15. Ferrin-tech LLC
- 7.4.15.1. Participant's overview
- 7.4.15.2. Financial performance
- 7.4.15.3. Function benchmarking
- 7.4.15.4. Strategic initiatives