Infant Formula Ingredients Market 2025 Growth Drivers, Regional Outlook Till 2035

The Infant Formula Ingredients industry will grow at a compound annual rate of 6% from 2025 to 2035, resulting in a market value increase from USD 48,187.5 million to USD 86,296.5 million.

The market is experiencing consistent growth driven by rapid research and development initiatives from industry leaders aimed at optimizing formatted food products for infants. This includes the integration of functional ingredients in infant milk formula such as omega-3s, prebiotics, and nucleotides, which not only boost immunity but also support cognitive development and gut health.

Key players are leveraging claims around fulfilling critical infant nutrition requirements—an increasingly effective marketing strategy amidst rising awareness of early childhood health. The early shift to formulated food products that act as breast milk substitutes has become more common in response to evolving lifestyles. As dual-income households and urbanization rise globally, many parents—especially in metropolitan regions—are relying more on convenient and nutritionally rich baby formula composition.

Furthermore, the push toward organic infant formula ingredients and plant-based ingredients in infant formula is transforming product portfolios. Heavy investment in R&D and strategic brand positioning has made way for innovative launches with clean-label formulations, allergen-free blends, and hypoallergenic infant formula ingredients. With robust demand, both from developed and developing economies, the global market is positioned for sustained expansion.

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭  – 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐲

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The growing preference for fortified infant formula reflects a global push toward enhancing infant health outcomes. Emerging markets are seeing increasing demand for infant formula carbohydrate ingredients, while developed countries are transitioning toward bioavailable micronutrient-enriched formulations. Meanwhile, hypoallergenic and specialty baby formulas designed for infants with dietary restrictions are gaining market share across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Additionally, plant-based alternatives are being introduced into the baby formula ingredient supply chain in response to vegan lifestyle trends and environmental sustainability concerns. These innovations are reshaping the competitive landscape, with key players focusing on product differentiation through ingredient diversity, clinical trials, and regional formulation strategies.

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲-𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤

United States

The USA infant formula ingredients market is thriving due to rising demand for premium, nutritionally balanced baby food and a surge in working mothers opting for formula-based feeding. Growth is further supported by increasing interest in DHA-rich formulations, non-GMO blends, and functional nutrition additives like MFGM and probiotics. Regulatory guidance from the FDA and the rise of e-commerce platforms have improved access to specialty formulas for dietary sensitivities.
CAGR (2025–2035): 6.2%

United Kingdom

A growing emphasis on early childhood nutrition and clean-label baby food is positively influencing the UK market. Manufacturers are innovating with prebiotic and probiotic enrichment and vitamin & mineral fortification. Regulatory oversight by the FSA is fostering quality enhancements in organic carbohydrate blends and plant proteins for infant formulas. The UK also contributes significantly to EU-wide imports and exports of high-grade nutrition ingredients.
CAGR (2025–2035): 5.9%

European Union
The EU market benefits from stringent safety standards, strong consumer preference for organic and sustainable sources of infant formula ingredients, and robust production from countries like Germany and France. Demand is increasing for advanced protein sources, oligosaccharides, and bioactive compounds. EU-funded infant health research is adding further momentum to innovation in next-gen infant nutrition ingredients.
CAGR (2025–2035): 6.1%

Japan
Japan’s infant formula ingredients sector is bolstered by a low birth rate but high product specialization. Parents prioritize traceability and functional health benefits, prompting the rise of lactoferrin-enriched formulas, immune-boosting additives, and fermented formula ingredients. Japan’s advanced technology and stringent regulations ensure product integrity and consumer trust.
CAGR (2025–2035): 6.0%

South Korea
South Korea’s market is accelerating due to higher disposable income and demand for customized infant nutrition. Products fortified with HMOs, digestive enzymes, and omega-3s are gaining traction. Transparency and allergen-free formulations are a priority, with ingredient suppliers aligning with South Korea’s innovative drive in biotechnology-derived nutrients and functional food ingredients.
CAGR (2025–2035): 6.0%

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤

Leading players in the global infant formula ingredients market include Arla Foods Ingredients Group, DSM, Fonterra Co-operative Group, Abbott Laboratories, and BASF SE. These companies are investing heavily in R&D and expanding production capacities to meet the growing global demand. Strategic alliances, mergers, and acquisitions continue to be key for expanding product portfolios and entering emerging markets.

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲

• Friesland Campina Ingredients
• Fonterra Co-operative Group
• Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S
• BASF SE
• Kerry Group plc
• Other Companies (combined)

𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

By Ingredient Type:
• Fats & Oils
• Minerals
• Proteins
• Vitamins
• Carbohydrates
• Prebiotics
• Others (Probiotics, Nucleotides, and Emulsifiers)

By Source:
• Soy
• Protein hydrolysates
• Cow Milk
• Others (Goat milk and camel milk)

By Application:
• 0 to 6-month-old infants
• 6 to 12-month-old infants
• Infants over 12 months
• Specialty Formula

By Form:
• Powder
• Liquid & semi-liquid

By Region:
• North America
• Latin America
• Western Europe
• Eastern Europe
• East Asia
• South Asia Pacific
• Middle East and Africa