Market Size of Global Lactose-free Infant Formula Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| CAGR | 7.80 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | North America |
| Largest Market | Europe |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Lactose Free Infant Formula Market Analysis
The global lactose-free infant formula market is projected to record a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period (2020-2025).
- The market is driven by the growing population of lactose intolerant newborns due to the newborn babies' inability to digest sugar elements is increasing over the years. The major end-user of these formulas also include premature babies with galactosemia, infants with cows milk protein allergies, and others. Thus, the growing need for a substitute product to meet the nutrition demand of the population is compelling companies to enter this market. These formulas are mostly made from cow's milk with the lactose removed. For fussy babies that suffer from colic and possibly a mild lactose intolerance, there are several brands of lactose-free formulas that have had all the milk sugar removed and replaced with a vegetable sugar (such as corn syrup).
- In terms of distribution channel, the supermarkets and hypermarkets category dominated the lactose-free infant formula market, accounting for the largest share of the global revenue, owing to the consumers prefer this category to purchase their products due to the availability of a wide range of options as well as the facility of scanning the product details before any purchase. Also the layout of the supermarket and promotional campaigns by leading brands have also increased the sales volume in the supermarkets and hypermarkets segment.
- Companies are expanding their product line with innovative products to meet the consumer demand. For instance, Abbott brand Isomil offers a soy based lactose free infant formula with high nutritional benefits as the product consists of enhanced with EyeQ Plus, with higher lutein and DHA to help with the brain and eye development.
