Lactoferrin Market Size by Form, Function, Application, Distribution Channel, Region – Segment-Level Market Assessment, Growth Opportunity Analysis, Competitive Mapping & Forecast to 2029
Overview
Lactoferrin Market size is expected to reach nearly US$ 513.62 Mn by 2029 with the CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period of 2023-2029.
Lactoferrin Market Overview:
Lactoferrin, also known as Lactotransferrin is a type of Glycoprotein found naturally in milk, saliva, tears, and nasal secretion of humans and cows. Lactoferrin can be extracted from milk or produced in laboratories. Lactoferrin is a protein of the transferrin family and helps in regulating iron absorption into the body from the intestines. Lactoferrin is used to fulfill increased demand for folic acid by pregnant women, children, and old people. Lactoferrin is used to increase blood cells and improve the immunity of people.
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Analysis of the Global Lactoferrin Market is done by keeping 2022 as the base year. Though the availability of quantitative data from the year 2022 is insufficient, data from major players and established markets is considered for forecasting the market through 2029. This report has taken data from 2018 and onwards to forecast the growth of the Global Lactoferrin Market through 2029. Special attention is given to 2022 and the effect of lockdown on the manufacturer and consumer is analyzed thoroughly.
The presence of medicinal and nutritional properties has resulted in increased use of Lactoferrin by the food, beverages, supplementary food products, and pharmaceuticals manufacturing industry. An increase in the number of people suffering from iron deficiency, especially in developing and underdeveloped nations has resulted in a growth in demand for Lactoferrin. Increased awareness initiatives, improved healthcare system around the world, and a rise in demand for iron-rich products has resulted in a boom in the Global Lactoferrin Market.
Lactoferrin Market Dynamics
A report by Hiroyuki Wakabayashi and others published in International Dairy Journal gives scientific validation for the oral administration of Lactoferrin. This report states that Lactoferrin exerts several beneficial effects on the health of humans and animals including anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects. This report has enlarged the scope for the use of Lactoferrin as a food additive.
A report by Francesco Giansanti and others published on September 27, 2016, by Pharmaceuticals (Basel), states that Lactoferrin is of particular importance for the development of the immunity system. This report further states that Lactoferrin shows specific immunomodulatory activity in adults and newborns that differs from the natural nutritional immunity. This report has resulted in increased use of Lactoferrin in manufacturing Nutraceuticals. Increased demand for iron-rich supplementary food products has resulted in a rise in demand for Lactoferrin by the Nutraceuticals Industry.
Lactoferrin holds medicinal properties that are beneficial to treat acne, psoriasis, and diabetic ulceration. Increased demand for cosmetics products to treat skin-related issues have resulted in a rise in demand for Lactoferrin by the Personal Care Products Manufacturing industry.
A report by WHO published in 2017 states that more than 65% of the global population suffer from acne and other skin-related issues in their preadolescent and adolescent years. Lactoferrin is used on a large scale to manufacture dermal care products to reduce or remove rashes, marks, irritation, inflammation, and disfigurement of the skin. The preference for a fast-paced lifestyle by the young generation has resulted in increased demand for Lactoferrin by the Personal Care Products industry.
A report by WHO published in 2015 states that more than 75% of the global population suffers from iron deficiency and nearly 24.8% of the global population suffers from anemia, a disease caused by insufficient intake of folic components. An increase in the number of children suffering from iron deficiency has resulted in a rise in demand for iron-rich food products. Increased awareness programs by Governments and healthcare organizations have resulted in increased demand for Lactoferrin by the Healthcare sectors.
Lactoferrin possesses antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antifungal, and anti-carcinogenic properties. An increase in the number of people suffering from health-related issues has resulted in a growth in demand for drugs to treat these issues. The preference for allopathic treatment by people living in rural and urban areas has resulted in a growth in demand for Lactoferrin by the Pharmaceutical sector.
Increased demand for iron-rich food products and medicines act as the major driving factor for the growth of the Global Lactoferrin Market.
Restraints:
The rising preference for low-cost synthetic alternatives is the major restraining factor here.
Lactoferrin Market Segment Analysis:
By Form, More than 60% of the Lactoferrin available in the market is in powdered form. An increase in demand for solid form of Lactoferrin by the pharmaceuticals industry has resulted in a 1.7% increase in demand for it in capsule form.
By Function, The presence of iron absorption properties has resulted in increased use of Lactoferrin by the public healthcare sector. The presence of antioxidant properties has resulted in a 3% increase in demand for Lactoferrin for manufacturing organic cosmetics products. The presence of antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties has resulted in a 3.6% increase in demand for Lactoferrin in manufacturing medicine for pulmonary and immunity-related issues. The presence of Intestinal Flora protection and Immune Cell Stimulation properties has resulted in a 1.6% increase in demand for Lactoferrin by the Nutraceutical industry.
By Application, Increased demand for medicines on iron-deficiency issues has resulted in a 2.3% increase in demand for Lactoferrin by the healthcare sector. The preference for nutrient-rich food products has resulted in a 3% increase in demand for Lactoferrin by the commercial sector. An increase in the number of people suffering from skin-related issues has resulted in a 2.7% increase in demand for Lactoferrin by the cosmetics industry.
An increase in the awareness campaigns by different governments have resulted in a 2.1% increase in the use of Lactoferrin as an additive by the Food and Beverages industry. The preference for external intake of folic acid components by people on a large scale has resulted in a 2.7% increase in demand for Lactoferrin by the pharmaceutical industry.
The presence of medicinal properties that are effective on dermatological issues has resulted in a 1.8% increase in demand for Lactoferrin by the Personal Care Products manufacturing industry. The high requirement for iron by children has resulted in a 1.3% increase in demand for Lactoferrin in manufacturing infant food formula. The rising demand for nutrient-rich functional food products has resulted in a 2.3% increase in demand for Lactoferrin by the food processing industry.
The presence of medicinal properties that increase red blood cells and improve immunity has resulted in a 1.6% increase in demand for Lactoferrin in manufacturing sport nutrition products. Different products that work as supplementary food products use Lactoferrin as per need.
By Distribution Channel, More than 45% of the Lactoferrin consumed by the commercial sector in the unorganized market is sold through the medium of specialty stores. The presence of medications related to all health-related issues has resulted in a 3.6% increase in sales of medicines made by using Lactoferrin through the medium of Pharmacies. An increase in the preference for trade done through the medium of the internet has resulted in a 3.8% increase in the sales of Lactoferrin through the medium of E-Commerce.
Lactoferrin Market Regional Insights
A report by National Psoriasis Foundation states that more than 8 million people in the US and more than 13 million people in North America have Psoriasis. An increase in the demand for medication on Psoriasis and other skin-related issues has resulted in a 3.1% increase in demand for Lactoferrin in North America.
The rising preference for iron contents in functional food products has resulted in a 2.8% increased demand for Lactoferrin by the food processing industries present in Europe. The increased demand for nutrient-rich food products for kids has resulted in a 2.1% increase in demand for Lactoferrin by the pharmaceutical industry present in this region to manufacture infant food products.
Increased awareness related to iron deficiency has resulted in a 1.6% increase in the consumption of Lactoferrin by government-run health programs in the Asia-Pacific. An increase in demand for nutrient-rich food products has resulted in a 1.5% increase in the consumption of Lactoferrin by the food & beverages industry present in this region.
The South American market is showing a growth rate of 2.4%, the reason for which is the rising health-related concerns. The Middle East and Africa’s market is showing a growth rate of 2.1%, the reason for which is increased medicinal help by international organizations, especially to sub-Saharan countries.
The objective of the report is to present a comprehensive analysis of the global Lactoferrin market to the stakeholders in the industry. The past and current status of the industry with the forecasted market size and trends are presented in the report with the analysis of complicated data in simple language. The report covers all the aspects of the industry with a dedicated study of key players that include market leaders, followers, and new entrants.
PORTER, SVOR, PESTEL analysis with the potential impact of micro-economic factors of the market have been presented in the report. External as well as internal factors that are supposed to affect the business positively or negatively have been analyzed, which will give a clear futuristic view of the industry to the decision-makers.
The report also helps in understanding the global Lactoferrin market dynamics, structure by analyzing the market segments and Project the global Lactoferrin market size. Clear representation of competitive analysis of key players by product, price, financial position, product portfolio, growth strategies, and regional presence in the global Lactoferrin market make the report investor’s guide.
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| Report Coverage | Details | ||
| Base Year: | 2022 | Forecast Period: | 2023-2029 |
| Historical Data: | 2018 to 2022 | Market Size in 2022: | US $ 303.60 Mn. |
| Forecast Period 2023 to 2029 CAGR: | 7.8% | Market Size in 2029: | US $ 513.62 Mn. |
| Segments Covered: | by Form | Powder Capsule Others |
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| by Function | Antioxidant Antibacterial Intestinal Flora Protection Immune Cell Stimulation Iron Absorption Anti-Inflammatory Others |
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| by Application | Food & Beverages Pharmaceuticals Personal Care Products Infant Formula Functional Food Products Sport Nutrition Others |
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| by Distribution Channel | Supermarket Hypermarket Pharmacies Specialty Store E-Commerce Others |
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Lactoferrin Market, by Region:
North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)
Europe (UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Austria and Rest of Europe)
Asia Pacific (China, South Korea, Japan, India, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Rest of APAC)
Middle East and Africa (South Africa, GCC, Egypt, Nigeria and Rest of ME&A)
South America (Brazil, Argentina Rest of South America)
Lactoferrin Market Key Players
1.Glanbia PLC
2.Farbest Brands
3.Bega Bionutrients
4.Parchem Fine & Specialty Chemicals
5.Westland Milk Products
6.ProHealth, Inc.
7.Synlait Ltd.
8.Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd.
9.MILEI GmbH
10.BioVendor
11.Jarrow Formulas, Inc.
12.Saputo, Inc.
13.INGREDIA SA
14.Tatura Milk Industries Pty Ltd.
15.Metagenics Pty Ltd.
16.Nirva Trading Company Ltd.
17.Ferrin-Tech
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Which region has the largest share in Global Lactoferrin Market?
Ans: North America region holds the highest share in 2022.
2. What is the growth rate of Global Lactoferrin Market?
Ans: The Global Lactoferrin Market is growing at a CAGR of 7.8% during forecasting period 2023-2029.
3. What is scope of the Global Lactoferrin market report?
Ans: Global Lactoferrin Market report helps with the PESTEL, PORTER, COVID-19 Impact analysis, Recommendations for Investors & Leaders, and market estimation of the forecast period.
4. Who are the key players in Global Lactoferrin market?
Ans: The important key players in the Global Lactoferrin Market are – Glanbia PLC, Farbest Brands, Bega Bionutrients, Parchem Fine & Specialty Chemicals, Westland Milk Products, ProHealth, Inc., Synlait Ltd., Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd., MILEI GmbH, BioVendor, Jarrow Formulas, Inc., Saputo, Inc., INGREDIA SA, Tatura Milk Industries Pty Ltd., Metagenics Pty Ltd., Nirva Trading Company Ltd., and Ferrin-Tech
5. What is the study period of this market?
Ans: The Global Lactoferrin Market is studied from 2022 to 2029.