Global Lactoferrin Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2028

The lactoferrin industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 411,830.0 thousand by 2028. A compound annual growth rate of 8.4% is expected of the worldwide lactoferrin industry from 2024 to 2028.
Revenue, 2023 (US$K)
$274,685.0
Forecast, 2028 (US$K)
$411,830.0
CAGR, 2024 - 2028
8.4%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global lactoferrin market highlights

  • The global lactoferrin market generated a revenue of USD 274,685.0 thousand in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 411,830.0 thousand by 2028.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2028) of 8.4% by 2028.
  • In terms of segment, iron absorption accounted for a revenue of USD 80,633.9 thousand in 2023.
  • Intestinal Flora Protection is the most lucrative function segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, Japan is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2028.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 274,685.0 thousand
Market revenue in 2028USD 411,830.0 thousand
Growth rate8.4% (CAGR from 2023 to 2028)
Largest segmentIron absorption
Fastest growing segmentIntestinal Flora Protection
Historical data covered2017 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2028
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD thousand
Market segmentationIron Absorption, Antiinflammatory, Intestinal Flora Protection, Antibacterial, Immune Cell Stimulation, Antioxidant

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 23.3% of the global lactoferrin market in 2023.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2028.
  • By country, Japan is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 23,284.4 thousand by 2028.

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Iron absorption was the largest segment with a revenue share of 29.36% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global lactoferrin market based on iron absorption, antiinflammatory, intestinal flora protection, antibacterial, immune cell stimulation, antioxidant covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2028.


  • Global Lactoferrin Function Outlook (Revenue, USD Thousand, 2017-2028)
    • Iron Absorption
    • Antiinflammatory
    • Intestinal Flora Protection
    • Antibacterial
    • Immune Cell Stimulation
    • Antioxidant
  • Global Lactoferrin Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Thousand, 2017-2028)
    • Food Products
    • Infant Formula
    • Sports & Functional Food
    • Pharmaceuticals
    • Personal Care Products
    • Others

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Global lactoferrin market size, by regions, 2017-2028 (US$K)

Top 10 countries: Lactoferrin market size, 2023 (US$K)

Global lactoferrin market share, by function, 2023 & 2028 (%, US$K)

Lactoferrin market: Opportunity assessment by country

Global lactoferrin market, by region, 2023 (US$K)

Global lactoferrin market size, by regions, 2017-2028 (US$K)

Function 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 CAGR
North America 29,380.7 42,996.9 46,434.6 50,291.7 54,414.0 58,928.9 63,877.8 69,306.6 75,266.5 81,814.8 89,015.1 96,876.5 8.7%
Europe 27,435.2 40,299.7 43,679.3 47,748.7 51,823.3 56,298.2 61,216.7 66,626.9 72,582.8 79,144.8 86,380.3 94,359.7 9.0%
Asia Pacific 44,436.5 67,936.8 87,869.0 93,479.4 99,913.1 106,987.8 115,095.9 124,161.6 134,064.0 144,888.4 156,874.3 169,840.4 8.1%
Latin America 10,363.5 14,676.8 15,771.7 16,986.5 18,279.6 19,689.6 21,228.5 22,908.6 24,744.8 26,753.0 28,951.2 31,358.6 8.1%
MEA 6,284.1 9,229.9 9,960.8 10,700.4 11,484.3 12,337.3 13,266.1 14,278.4 15,382.3 16,587.1 17,934.9 19,394.7 7.9%
Overall 117,900.0 175,140.1 203,715.4 219,206.6 235,914.3 254,241.9 274,685.0 297,282.1 322,040.4 349,188.2 379,155.7 411,830.0 8.4%

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