Global Protein Ingredients in Infant Nutrition Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Form Type;

Powder, Liquid, and Semi-Liquid.

By Source Type;

Cow Milk, Soy, Protein Hydrolysates, and Others.

By Application;

Growing-Up Milk, Standard Infant Formula, Follow-On Formula, Specialty Formula, and Others.

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031).
Report ID: Rn687418782 Published Date: January, 2025 Updated Date: February, 2025

Introduction

Global Protein Ingredients in Infant Nutrition Market (USD Million), 2021 - 2031

In the year 2024, the Global Protein Ingredients in Infant Nutrition Market was valued at USD 8,854.57 million. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 14,690.16 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.5%.

The global market for protein ingredients in infant nutrition is crucially positioned at the intersection of health, nutrition, and early childhood development. Protein serves as a fundamental building block for infants, supporting growth, cognitive development, and overall health. This market encompasses a wide range of protein sources tailored to meet the unique nutritional needs of infants, including milk-based proteins like whey and casein, soy proteins, and hydrolyzed proteins that are easier to digest.

Driven by increasing awareness among parents and caregivers about the importance of early nutrition, this market is witnessing significant growth. Manufacturers are focusing on developing protein ingredients that not only provide essential amino acids but also support digestive health and immune function in infants. Regulatory standards and scientific research play pivotal roles in shaping product formulations and market dynamics, ensuring safety and efficacy in infant nutrition products.

Geographically, North America and Europe dominate the market, supported by stringent regulatory frameworks and high consumer awareness. However, rapid urbanization and increasing disposable incomes in emerging economies are driving growth in Asia Pacific and Latin America, presenting lucrative opportunities for market expansion. As consumer preferences evolve towards natural and organic ingredients, innovation in protein ingredient technologies and formulations remains key to sustaining growth and meeting the diverse needs of infants globally.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Form Type
    2. Market Snapshot, By Source Type
    3. Market Snapshot, By Application
    4. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Global Protein Ingredients in Infant Nutrition Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Nutritional Benefits
        2. Increasing Demand for Infant Formula
        3. Technological Advancements
      2. Restraints
        1. Regulatory Challenges
        2. Allergen Concerns
        3. High Production Costs
      3. Opportunities
        1. Emerging Markets
        2. Product Innovation
        3. Growing Health Awareness
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Compititive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Global Protein Ingredients in Infant Nutrition Market, By Form Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Powder
      2. Liquid
      3. Semi-Liquid
    2. Global Protein Ingredients in Infant Nutrition Market, By Source Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Cow Milk
      2. Soy
      3. Protein Hydrolysates
      4. Others
    3. Global Protein Ingredients in Infant Nutrition Market, By Application, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Growing-Up Milk
      2. Standard Infant Formula
      3. Follow-On Formula
      4. Specialty Formula
      5. Others
    4. Global Protein Ingredients in Infant Nutrition Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. AAK AB
      2. Fonterra Co-operative Group
      3. Nestle
      4. Abbott
      5. Carbery Food Ingredients Limited
      6. Danone
      7. Royal Friesland Campina N.V
      8. Sachsenmilch Leppersdorf
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market