Japan Lactoferrin Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030

The lactoferrin market in Japan is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 27.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.6% is expected of Japan lactoferrin market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$17.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$27.1
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
7.6%
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Japan lactoferrin market highlights

  • The Japan lactoferrin market generated a revenue of USD 17.4 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 27.1 million by 2030.
  • The Japan market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.6% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, iron absorption was the largest revenue generating function in 2024.
  • Iron Absorption is the most lucrative function segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Lactoferrin market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 17.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 27.1 million
Growth rate7.6% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentIron absorption
Fastest growing segmentIron Absorption
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationIron Absorption, Antiinflammatory, Intestinal Flora Protection, Antibacterial, Immune Cell Stimulation, Antioxidant
Key market players worldwideHilmar Cheese Company, Pharming Group, FrieslandCampina, Synlait Milk Ltd, Ingredion Inc, MP Biomedicals, Glanbia PLC, Fonterra Co-operative Group


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Japan accounted for 5.9% of the global lactoferrin market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China lactoferrin market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • South Korea is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 6.7 million by 2030.

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Lactoferrin Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Synlait Milk Ltd View profile 363 1028 Heslerton Road, RD13, Rakaia, STL, New Zealand, 7783 https://www.synlait.com
FrieslandCampina View profile 10001+ Amersfoort, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Europe https://www.frieslandcampina.com
Pharming Group View profile 382 Darwinweg 24, Leiden, ZH, Netherlands, 2333 CR https://www.pharming.com
MP Biomedicals View profile 501-1000 Santa Ana, California, United States, North America http://www.mpbio.com/index.php?cPath=8&country=223
Hilmar Cheese Company View profile 1001-5000 Hilmar, California, United States, North America https://www.hilmarcheese.com
Fonterra Co-operative Group View profile 10001+ Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, Oceania http://fonterra.com
Ingredion Inc View profile 11600 5 Westbrook Corporate Center, Westchester, IL, United States, 60154 https://www.ingredion.com
Glanbia PLC View profile 5534 Ring Road, Glanbia House, Kilkenny, Ireland, R95 E866 https://www.glanbia.com

Japan lactoferrin market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to lactoferrin market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Iron absorption was the largest segment with a revenue share of 32.76% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Japan lactoferrin market based on iron absorption, antiinflammatory, intestinal flora protection, antibacterial, immune cell stimulation, antioxidant covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The Japan lactoferrin market is driven by the increasing consumption in the sports industry. The growing number of fitness clubs across the country has been contributing to the increasing demand for lactoferrin-based health supplements.

At a macro level, various factors have been contributing to the growth of Japan lactoferrin market. Prominent among them are increasing healthcare costs, increasing cases of mal-digestion, and increasing geriatric population.

Manufacturers of lactoferrin in Japan, however, are expected to be challenged by the relatively high price of milk over the forecast period, thereby making it difficult to remain competitive in the international market.

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