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Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Size, Share, and Outlook, 2025 Report- By Type (Prolacta, Lactodem, Lactose, Whey Powder, Milk Fat, Others), Age Group (Up to 6 Months, 6 to 12 Months), Application (Infant Formula, Baby Food), Distribution Channel (Online,

Publisher VPA Research
Published Jun 01, 2025
Length 185 Pages
SKU # VPA20047319

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Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook

The global Infant Dairy Ingredients market is expected to register a growth rate of 5.6% during the forecast period from $32.8 Billion in 2024 to $50.7 Billion in 2032. The Infant Dairy Ingredients market is a thriving business that is poised to keep growing and presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain.

The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on Infant Dairy Ingredients segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Type(Prolacta, Lactodem, Lactose, Whey Powder, Milk Fat, Others), Age Group (Up to 6 Months, 6 to 12 Months), Application (Infant Formula, Baby Food), Distribution Channel (Online, Offline). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Infant Dairy Ingredients markets.

Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Insights, 2025

The Infant Dairy Ingredients Market in 2025 is a critical component of the global infant nutrition ecosystem, supplying specialized milk proteins, lactose, minerals, and fats essential for formulating high-quality infant formulas and nutritional products. Stringent regulatory requirements around safety, digestibility, and nutritional adequacy drive continuous innovation and quality control. The market benefits from advancements in ingredient isolation technologies, enabling tailored nutritional profiles that support growth, immune health, and cognitive development. Growing awareness among caregivers regarding early-life nutrition and increasing birth rates in emerging economies are key growth drivers. Collaborations between dairy processors, ingredient suppliers, and infant formula manufacturers facilitate innovation and responsiveness to evolving consumer demands.

Five Trends that will define global Infant Dairy Ingredients market in 2025 and Beyond

A closer look at the multi-million global market for Infant Dairy Ingredients identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Infant Dairy Ingredients companies are prioritizing their investments across categories, markets, and geographies. The report analyses the most important market trends shaping the new landscape to support better decisions for the long and short-term future.

What are the biggest opportunities for growth in the Infant Dairy Ingredients industry?

The Infant Dairy Ingredients sector demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year across developed and developing economies. Further, the market presents significant opportunities to leverage the existing momentum towards actions by 2030. On the other hand, recent macroeconomic developments including rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are putting pressure on companies. The chapter assists users to identify growth avenues and address business challenges to make informed commercial decisions with unique insights, data forecasts, and in-depth market analyses.

Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Segment Insights

The Infant Dairy Ingredients industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Infant Dairy Ingredients industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Type(Prolacta, Lactodem, Lactose, Whey Powder, Milk Fat, Others), Age Group (Up to 6 Months, 6 to 12 Months), Application (Infant Formula, Baby Food), Distribution Channel (Online, Offline). The largest types, applications, and sales channels, fastest growing segments, and the key factors driving each of the categories are included in the report.

Forecasts of each segment across five regions are provided from 2021 through 2032 for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East, and African regions. In addition, Infant Dairy Ingredients market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.

Market Value Chain

The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Infant Dairy Ingredients industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Infant Dairy Ingredients market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments.

Scenario Analysis and Forecasts

Strategic decision-making in the Infant Dairy Ingredients industry is multi-faceted with the increased need for planning across scenarios. The report provides forecasts across three case scenarios- low growth, reference case, and high growth cases.

Asia Pacific Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Analysis- A Promising Growth Arena for Business Expansion

As companies increasingly expand across promising Asia Pacific markets with a combined population of over 4.5 billion, the medium-to-long-term future remains robust. The presence of the fastest-growing economies such as China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam coupled with strengthening middle-class populations and rising disposable incomes drive the market. In particular, China and India are witnessing rapid shifts in consumer purchasing behavior. China is recovering steadily with optimistic forecasts for 2025. Further, Japanese and South Korean markets remain stable with most companies focusing on new product launches and diversification of sales channels.

The State of Europe Infant Dairy Ingredients Industry 2025- Focus on Accelerating Competitiveness

As companies opt for an integrated agenda for competitiveness, the year 2025 presents optimistic scenarios for companies across the ecosystem. With signs of economic recovery across markets, companies are increasing their investments. Europe is one of the largest markets for Infant Dairy Ingredients with demand from both Western Europe and Eastern European regions increasing over the medium to long-term future. Increasing omnichannel shopping amidst robust consumer demand for value purchases shapes the market outlook. The report analyses the key Infant Dairy Ingredients market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.

The US Infant Dairy Ingredients market Insights- Executives are most excited about opportunities for the US Infant Dairy Ingredients industry.

Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Infant Dairy Ingredients companies. Market players consistently focusing on innovation and pursuing new ways to create value are set to excel in 2025. In addition, the Canadian and Mexican markets offer lucrative growth pockets for manufacturers and vendors. Focus on private-brand offerings and promotions, diversified sales channels, expansion into niche segments, adoption of advanced technologies, and sustainability are widely observed across the North American Infant Dairy Ingredients market.

Latin American Infant Dairy Ingredients market outlook rebounds in line with economic growth.

Underlying demand remains higher among urban consumers with an optimistic economic outlook across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other South and Central American countries. Increased consumer spending has been reported since H2-2024 and the prospects remain strong for 2025. Aggressive ecosystem moves to create new sources of income are widely observed across markets in the region. Marketing activities focused on customer insights, operations, and support functions are quickly gaining business growth in the region.

Middle East and Africa Infant Dairy Ingredients Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity

Rapid growth in burgeoning urban locations coupled with a young and fast-growing population base is attracting new investments in the Middle East and African Infant Dairy Ingredients markets. Designing expansion and marketing strategies to cater to the local consumer base supports the market prospects. In addition to Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and other markets, steady growth markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and others present significant prospects for companies. On the other hand, Middle Eastern Infant Dairy Ingredients markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.

Competitive Landscape- How Infant Dairy Ingredients companies outcompete in 2025?

The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences and adapt businesses to niche consumer segments remains a key growth factor. The report identifies the leading companies in the industry and provides their revenue for 2024. The market shares of each company are also included in the report. Further, business profiles, SWOT analysis, and financial analysis of each company are provided in detail. Key companies analyzed in the report include Lactalis Ingredients (Lactalis Group), Nestlé S.A., Abbott Laboratories, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Lonza Group Ltd., Valio Oy, Armor Proteines SAS, Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S, Saputo Inc., Glanbia plc, Sodiaal Union.

Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Scope

Leading Segments

By Type

Prolacta

Lactodem

Lactose

Whey Powder

Milk Fat

Others

By Age Group

Up to 6 Months

6 to 12 Months

By Application

Infant Formula

Baby Food

By Distribution Channel

Online

Offline

Leading Companies

Lactalis Ingredients (Lactalis Group)

Nestlé S.A.

Abbott Laboratories

DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

Lonza Group Ltd.

Valio Oy

Armor Proteines SAS

Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S

Saputo Inc.

Glanbia plc

Sodiaal Union

Geographies

North America- US, Canada, Mexico

Europe- Germany, France, UK, Spain, Italy, Nordics, BeNeLux, Others

Asia Pacific- China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, South East Asia, Others

Latin America- Brazil, Argentina, Others

Middle East and Africa- Saudi Arabia, UAE, Other Middle East, South Africa, Other Africa

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Table of Contents

185 Pages
1. Table of Contents
List of Figures and Tables
2. Executive Summary
2.1 Key Highlights
2.1.1 Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Size Outlook, 2018-2024 and 2025-2032
2.1.2 Largest Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Types and Applications
2.1.3 Fastest Growing Segments
2.1.4 Potential Markets
2.1.5 Market Concentration
2.2 Market Scope and Segmentation
2.2.1 Market Scope- Segments
2.2.2 Market Scope- Countries
2.2.3 Macroeconomic and Demographic Outlook
2.2.4 Abbreviations
2.2.5 Units and Currency Conversions
3. Research Methodology
3.1 Primary Research Surveys
3.2 Secondary Data Sources
3.3 Data Triangulation
3.4 Forecast Methodology
3.5 Assumptions and Limitations
4. Introduction to Global Infant Dairy Ingredients Market in 2025
4.1 Industry Panorama
4.2 Leading Companies Profiled in the Study
4.3 Asia Pacific Markets offer Robust Market Prospects for New Entrants
4.4 Market Dynamics
4.4.1 Market Dynamics- Trends and Drivers
4.4.2 Market Dynamics- Opportunities and Challenges
4.5 Regional Analysis
4.6 Porter’s Five Force Analysis
4.6.1 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.6.2 Threat of New Entrants
4.6.3 Threat of Substitutes
4.6.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.6.5 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.7 Infant Dairy Ingredients Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.7.1 Stage of Value Chain
4.7.2 Key Activities of Companies
4.7.3 Companies Included in Each Stage
4.7.4 Key Insights
5. Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook to 2032
5.1 Market Size Forecast by Type, 2021-2024 and 2025-2032
5.2 Market Size Forecast by Application, 2021-2024 and 2024-2032
5.3 Market Size Forecast by Geography, 2021-2024 and 2024-2032
By Type
Prolacta
Lactodem
Lactose
Whey Powder
Milk Fat
Others
By Age Group
Up to 6 Months
6 to 12 Months
By Application
Infant Formula
Baby Food
By Distribution Channel
Online
Offline
6. Global Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook across Growth Scenarios
6.1 Low Growth Scenario
6.2 Base/Reference Case
6.3 High Growth Scenario
6. North America Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Size Outlook
6.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
6.2 North America Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
6.2.1 North America Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook by Type
6.2.2 North America Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook by Application
6.3 North America Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook by Country
6.3.1 The US Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
6.3.2 Canada Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
6.3.3 Mexico Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7. Europe Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Size Outlook
7.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
7.2 Europe Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
7.2.1 Europe Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook by Type
7.2.2 Europe Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook by Application
7.3 Europe Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook by Country
7.3.2 Germany Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.3 France Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.4 The UK Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.5 Spain Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.6 Italy Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.7 Russia Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.8 Rest of Europe Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8. Asia Pacific Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Size Outlook
8.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
8.2 Asia Pacific Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
8.2.1 Asia Pacific Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook by Type
8.2.2 Asia Pacific Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook by Application
8.3 Asia Pacific Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook by Country
8.3.1 China Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.2 India Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.3 Japan Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.4 South Korea Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.5 Australia Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.6 South East Asia Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
9. South America Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Size Outlook
9.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
9.2 South America Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
9.2.1 South America Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook by Type
9.2.2 South America Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook by Application
9.3 South America Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook by Country
9.3.1 Brazil Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
9.3.2 Argentina Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
9.3.3 Rest of South and Central America Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10. Middle East and Africa Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Size Outlook
10.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
10.2 Middle East and Africa Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
10.2.1 Middle East and Africa Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook by Type
10.2.2 Middle East and Africa Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook by Application
10.3 Middle East and Africa Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook by Country
10.3.1 Saudi Arabia Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.2 The UAE Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.3 Rest of Middle East Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.4 South Africa Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.5 Egypt Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.6 Rest of Africa Infant Dairy Ingredients Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
11. Company Profiles
11.1 Leading 10 Companies
Lactalis Ingredients (Lactalis Group)
Nestlé S.A.
Abbott Laboratories
DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
Lonza Group Ltd.
Valio Oy
Armor Proteines SAS
Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S
Saputo Inc.
Glanbia plc
Sodiaal Union
11.2 Overview
11.3 Products and Services
11.4 SWOT Profile
12. Appendix
12.1 Subscription Options
12.2 Customization Options
12.3 Publisher Details
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