Middle East & Africa Lactoferrin Market Size & Outlook

The lactoferrin market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 22.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 8.1% is expected of Middle East & Africa lactoferrin market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$14.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$22.7
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
8.1%
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MEA lactoferrin market highlights

  • The MEA lactoferrin market generated a revenue of USD 14.3 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% 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.
  • Country-wise, UAE is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 14.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 22.7 million
Growth rate8.1% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentIron absorption
Fastest growing segmentIron Absorption
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 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, MEA region accounted for 4.8% of the global lactoferrin market in 2024.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Europe is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 112.3 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

Middle East & Africa 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 31.47% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa 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.


Expanding health markets in MEA have prompted the growth in lactoferrin market. This market is principally driven by rising disposable incomes and increasing awareness among consumers regarding the health benefits of lactoferrin as an ingredient in various health supplements.

Various factors including slowing demand for dairy products in Asian markets, most notably China; and the presence of entry barriers in Russia have been encouraging manufacturers of dairy products to expand their operations in Middle East & Africa. Such factors are likely to contribute to absolute value growth as regards the Middle East & Africa lactoferrin market over the forecast period.

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