South Korea Lactoferrin Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2028

The lactoferrin market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 5,553.8 thousand by 2028. A compound annual growth rate of 8.7% is expected of South Korea lactoferrin market from 2024 to 2028.
Revenue, 2023 (US$K)
$3,660.1
Forecast, 2028 (US$K)
$5,553.8
CAGR, 2024 - 2028
8.7%
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South Korea

South Korea lactoferrin market highlights

  • The South Korea lactoferrin market generated a revenue of USD 3,660.1 thousand in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 5,553.8 thousand by 2028.
  • The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% from 2024 to 2028.
  • In terms of segment, iron absorption was the largest revenue generating function in 2023.
  • Intestinal Flora Protection is the most lucrative function segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Lactoferrin market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 3,660.1 thousand
Market revenue in 2028USD 5,553.8 thousand
Growth rate8.7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2028)
Largest segmentIron absorption
Fastest growing segmentIntestinal Flora Protection
Historical data2017 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2028
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD thousand
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, South Korea accounted for 1.3% of the global lactoferrin market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2028.
  • In Asia Pacific, China lactoferrin market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2028.
  • South Korea is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 5,553.8 thousand by 2028.

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Iron absorption was the largest segment with a revenue share of 30.09% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea 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.


South Korea is one of the promising markets for lactoferrin owing to increasing health considerations in the country. Growing sales through the e-commerce platform for functional foods and beverages is fueling the demand for lactoferrin in the country. Increasing health awareness and rising disposable incomes are responsible for the increased per-capita spending on functional foods in the country.

South Korea has recorded increased sales of meal replacement products for slimming and convalescence and is expected to showcase similar trends over the forecast period. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to increase the demand for lactoferrin in the country owing to its immunity-boosting properties.

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