
Infant Formula Milk Powder Market: Segmented by Type (infant milk, follow up milk, specialty baby milk and growing up milk); By Distribution Channel (Convenience stores, Hypermarkets & supermarkets, E-commerce platforms and Other); and Region – Global Analysis of Market Size, Share & Trends for 2019–2020 and Forecasts to 2030

Infant Formula Milk Powder Market: Segmented by Type (infant milk, follow up milk, specialty baby milk and growing up milk); By Distribution Channel (Convenience stores, Hypermarkets & supermarkets, E-commerce platforms and Other); and Region – Global Analysis of Market Size, Share & Trends for 2019–2020 and Forecasts to 2030
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[179+ Pages Research Report] Global Infant Formula Milk Powder Market to surpass USD 47.73 billion by 2030 from USD 31.95 billion in 2020 at a CAGR of 9.13%in the coming years, i.e., 2021-30. This growth is anticipated due to increasing mergers and acquisitions across various sectors which will create a worldwide demand for Infant Formula Milk Powder.
Product Overview
Infant formula is the closest replacement for an infant's maternal breast milk. A mixture of dairy & other dietary ingredients makes baby formula. Infant formula is typically produced to feed infants under the age of 12 months to help them in promoting healthy growth and maintaining good health. Baby formula is mixed by mixing powder and liquid for bottle-feeding or cup-feeding. The making of formula for infants follows a certain protocol. The most basic steps involved in producing baby milk are liquid preparation from skim milk and a mixture of ingredients, then the processing of the mixture is finished, followed by powder preparation and packaging of that powdered baby formula. There are different types of infant formulas available in the market which is made up of specific ingredients such as nutritional content, calorie count, taste, and digestive capacity. Cow milk, soy-based, protein hydrolysate, lactose-free, special, and newer formula is some of the popular baby formula used.
Market Highlights
Global Infant Formula Milk Powder market is expected to project a notable CAGR of 9.13%in 2030.
The growth of online stores is also propelling the selling of high-end products. Due to many growth drivers including high female workforce share, growing middle class & dual-income families as well as increasing premium nutrition expenditure.
Global Infant Formula Milk Powder Market: Segments
Expanded snacks segment to grow with the highest CAGR during 2020-30
Global Infant Formula Milk Powder market is segmented by type into infant milk, follow-up milk, specialty baby milk, and growing up milk. Infant milk segment held the largest market share in the year 2020 due to an increase in physician's preference to use infant milk as a replacement for breastfeeding, as it is a safe and nutritious alternative along with greater convenience. Infant milk is also high in iron and helps avoid anemia. Specific baby milks are fortified with probiotics, which help avoid diarrhea, relieve colic and reduce the risk of allergies to food.
Hypermarkets & supermarkets segment to grow with the highest CAGR during 2020-30
Global Infant Formula Milk Powder market is segmented by distribution channel into Convenience stores, Hypermarkets & supermarkets, E-commerce platforms, and others. Hypermarkets & Supermarkets segment held the largest market share in the year 2020. During the forecast period, it is predicted to be the largest and fastest-growing market. The wide variety of products available and the convenience of real-time brand comparison for customers are the primary reasons for hypermarkets and supermarkets' popularity in this market.
Market Dynamics
Drivers
High Female Workforce and Lifestyle Changes to Increase Market Growth
The infant formula market is expected to rise due to many growth drivers including high female workforce share, growing middle class & dual-income families as well as increasing premium nutrition expenditure. Furthermore, lifestyle change, rise in the middle-class population, growth in disposable income in emerging economies, and increased awareness of high nutritional content in the infant formula also drive market growth.
Variety of Nutrients and Rise in Number of Employed Women
Infant formula is made up of a variety of nutrients that are fed to babies for their overall growth, including carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and others. While doctors suggest exclusive breastfeeding for babies under the age of six months, an infant formula may be used as a substitute since it contains similar nutrients. The demand is being driven by an increase in the number of women employed outside the home.
Restraint
Food Safety Concerns and Low Birth Rate to Hinder the Market Growth
Declining number of births of newborns and foreign brands dominating the market of infant formula are factors likely to hamper the growth of the market. Additionally, concerns related to food safety are also a major factor restricting the growth of the baby formula market.
Global Infant Formula Milk Powder Market: Key Players
Nestle S.A.
Company Overview, Business Strategy, Key Product Offerings, Financial Performance, Key Performance Indicators, Risk Analysis, Recent Development, Regional Presence, SWOT Analysis
Danone S.A.
Abbott Laboratories
Kraft Heinz Company
Bellamy Organic
Topfer
Perrigo Company plc.
Westland Milk Products
Biostime Inc.
Other Prominent Players
Global Infant Formula Milk Powder Market: Regions
Global Infant Formula Milk Powder market is segmented based on regional analysis into five major regions. These include North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa. Global Infant Formula Milk Powder in Asia Pacific held the largest market share in the year 2020. The increasing adoption of Western culture in the area, rising disposable income, and the on-the-go snacking trend among the urban population due to busy lifestyles are all factors driving the Asia Pacific region's development. Consumers in the region tend to buy cheaper goods due to the developing economic conditions in the majority of countries and therefore prefer generic or domestic brands. The availability of such snacks has become much easier due to the increasing trend of hypermarkets and supermarkets in the area, which is further bolstering market growth in APAC.
Global Infant Formula Milk Powder Market is further segmented by region into:
North America Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – United States and Canada
Latin America Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, and Rest of Latin America
Europe Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, NORDIC, Russia, Turkey, and Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – India, China, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, New Zealand, Australia, and Rest of APAC
Middle East and Africa Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – North Africa, Israel, GCC, South Africa, and Rest of MENA
Global Infant Formula Milk Powder Market report also contains analysis on:
Infant Formula Milk Powder Market Segments:
By Type
Infant Milk
Follow Up Milk
Specialty Baby Milk
Growing Up Milk
By Distribution Channel
Convenience stores
Hypermarkets & supermarkets
E-commerce platforms
Other
Infant Formula Milk Powder Market Dynamics
Infant Formula Milk Powder Market Size
Supply & Demand
Current Trends/Issues/Challenges
Competition & Companies Involved in the Market
Value Chain of the Market
Market Drivers and Restraints
Infant Formula Milk Powder Market Report Scope and Segmentation
Frequently Asked Questions
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Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Global Infant Formula Milk Powder Market
1. Product Overview
2. Market Definition
3. Segmentation
4. Assumptions and Acronyms
3. Research Methodology
1. Research Objectives
2. Primary Research
3. Secondary Research
4. Forecast Model
5. Market Size Estimation
4. Average Pricing Analysis
5. Macro-Economic Indicators
6. Market Dynamics
1. Growth Drivers
2. Restraints
3. Opportunity
4. Trends
7. Correlation & Regression Analysis
1. Correlation Matrix
2. Regression Matrix
8. Recent Development, Policies & Regulatory Landscape
9. Risk Analysis
1. Demand Risk Analysis
2. Supply Risk Analysis
10. Global Infant Formula Milk Powder Market Analysis
1. Porters Five Forces
1. Threat of New Entrants
2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
3. Threat of Substitutes
4. Rivalry
2. PEST Analysis
1. Political
2. Economic
3. Social
4. Technological
11. Global Infant Formula Milk Powder Market
1. Market Size & forecast, 2020A-2030F
1. By Value (USD Billion) 2020-2030F; Y-o-Y Growth (%) 2021-2030F
2. By Volume (Billion Units) 2020-2030F; Y-o-Y Growth (%) 2021-2030F
12. Global Infant Formula Milk Powder Market: Market Segmentation
1. By Regions
1. North America:(U.S. and Canada), By Value (USD Billion) 2020-2030F; Y-o-Y Growth (%) 2021-2030F
2. Latin America: (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Rest of Latin America), By Value (USD Billion) 2020-2030F; Y-o-Y Growth (%) 2021-2030F
3. Europe: (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, BENELUX, NORDIC, Hungary, Poland, Turkey, Russia, Rest of Europe), By Value (USD Billion) 2020-2030F; Y-o-Y Growth (%) 2021-2030F
4. Asia-Pacific: (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Rest of Asia Pacific), By Value (USD Billion) 2020-2030F; Y-o-Y Growth (%) 2021-2030F
5. Middle East and Africa: (Israel, GCC, North Africa, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa), By Value (USD Billion) 2020-2030F; Y-o-Y Growth (%) 2021-2030F
2. By Type: Market Share (2020-2030F)
1. Infant milk, By Value (USD Billion) 2020-2030F; Y-o-Y Growth (%) 2021-2030F
2. Follow Up Milk, By Value (USD Billion) 2020-2030F; Y-o-Y Growth (%) 2021-2030F
3. Specialty Baby Milk, By Value (USD Billion) 2020-2030F; Y-o-Y Growth (%) 2021-2030F
4. Growing Up Milk, By Value (USD Billion) 2020-2030F; Y-o-Y Growth (%) 2021-2030F
3. By Distribution Channel : Market Share (2020-2030F)
1. Convenience stores, By Value (USD Billion) 2020-2030F; Y-o-Y Growth (%) 2021-2030F
2. Hypermarkets & supermarkets, By Value (USD Billion) 2020-2030F; Y-o-Y Growth (%) 2021-2030F
3. E-commerce platforms, By Value (USD Billion) 2020-2030F; Y-o-Y Growth (%) 2021-2030F
4. Other, By Value (USD Billion) 2020-2030F; Y-o-Y Growth (%) 2021-2030F
Company Profile
1. Nestle S.A.
1. Company Overview
2. Company Total Revenue (Financials)
3. Market Potential
4. Global Presence
5. Key Performance Indicators
6. SWOT Analysis
7. Product Launch
2. Danone S.A.
3. Abbott Laboratories
4. Kraft Heinz Company
5. Bellamy Organic
6. Topfer
7. Perrigo Company plc.
8. Westland Milk Products
9. Biostime Inc.
10. Other Prominent Players
Consultant Recommendation
**The above-given segmentations and companies could be subjected to further modification based on in-depth feasibility studies conducted for the final deliverable.
Research Methodology:
Infant Formula Milk Powder Market Size Estimation
To estimate market size and trends, we use a combination of top-down and bottom-up methods. This allows us to evaluate the market from various perspectives—by company, region, product type, and end users.
Our estimates are based on actual sales data, excluding any discounts. Segment breakdowns and market shares are calculated using weighted averages based on usage rates and average prices. Regional insights are determined by how widely a product or service is adopted in each area.
Key companies are identified through secondary sources like industry reports and company filings. We then verify revenue estimates and other key data points through primary research, including interviews with industry experts, company executives, and decision-makers.
We take into account all relevant factors that could influence the market and validate our findings with real-world input. Our final insights combine both qualitative and quantitative data to provide a well-rounded view. Please note, these estimates do not account for unexpected changes such as inflation, economic downturns, or policy shifts.
Data Source
Secondary Sources
This study draws on a wide range of secondary sources, including press releases, annual reports, non-profit organizations, industry associations, government agencies, and customs data. We also referred to reputable databases and directories such as Bloomberg, Wind Info, Hoovers, Factiva, Trading Economics, Statista, and others. Additional references include investor presentations, company filings (e.g., SEC), economic data, and documents from regulatory and industry bodies.
These sources were used to gather technical and market-focused insights, identify key players, analyze market segmentation and classification, and track major trends and developments across industries.
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As part of our primary research, we interviewed a variety of stakeholders from both the supply and demand sides to gather valuable qualitative and quantitative insights.
On the supply side, we spoke with product manufacturers, competitors, industry experts, research institutions, distributors, traders, and raw material suppliers. On the demand side, we engaged with business leaders, marketing and sales heads, technology and innovation directors, supply chain executives, and end users across key organizations.
These conversations helped us better understand market segmentation, pricing, applications, leading players, supply chains, demand trends, industry outlook, and key market dynamics—including risks, opportunities, barriers, and strategic developments.
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