Dublin, Dec. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Infant Formula Ingredients Market by Ingredient Type (Carbohydrates, Oils & Fats, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, Prebiotics), Application (Growing-up Milk, Standard Infant Formula, Follow-on Formula, Specialty), Form, Source, Region - Global Forecast to 20" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global infant formula ingredients market is estimated to be valued at USD 16.7 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 25.5 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 7.3% during the forecast period.

In Asia Pacific, China holds high growth prospects in the years to come. The country has one of the highest number of births at a global level. Also, parents of babies rely heavily on imported infant formula in the country. The inability of mothers to lactate, rise in the number of women joining the workforce after childbirth, and growth in the number of companies taking an interest in producing ingredients similar to human milk are some of the factors contributing to the increased demand of infant formula ingredients in the coming years at a global level.

The oils & fats segment in infant formula ingredients market is estimated to account for the largest share in 2019

Based on ingredient type, the oils & fats segment is estimated to account for the largest share in the infant formula ingredients market in 2019. Oils & fats are one of the key ingredients required for the growth of infants as they meet the need for high energy and also help in a wide range of metabolic and physiological functions critical to the development, growth, and health of infants. A mixture of vegetable oils is the most widely used fat source in infant formulas.

The cow milk segment in the infant formula ingredients market is estimated to account for the largest share in 2019

Based on the source, the cow milk segment is estimated to account for the largest share in the infant formula ingredients in 2019. Cow milk-based ingredients are used widely across Europe and North America. Apart from this, most of the infant formula manufacturers use cow-based ingredients, including Nestl S.A. (Switzerland), Abbott Laboratories (US), and Mead Johnson & Company, LLC (US). Factors contributing to its widespread acceptance include the cost-effective manufacturing process, and cow milk-based ingredients are available in bulk.

The growing-up milk (12 months & above) segment in the infant formula ingredients market is estimated to account for the largest share in 2019

Loaded with calcium, vitamin D, and iron, growing-up milk serves as a part of a balanced diet for infants in the age group of 12 months & above. Urge for additional nutrition options has enabled parents to opt for growing-up milk, and the demand looks lucrative in the coming years, in the Asia Pacific region to be specific. The Chinese market leads the way as the country has the largest number of childbirths at a global level.

The powder segment in the infant formula ingredients market is estimated to account for the largest share in 2019

Infant formula ingredients are commonly used in the powdered form, owing to its ease of handling compared to liquid infant formula ingredients. Several types of ingredients such as carbohydrates, proteins, some fats, and prebiotics are commonly used in powdered form by infant formula manufacturers. Thus, high growth prospects lie ahead for powder infant formula manufacturers in the coming years, especially from the emerging countries.

The Asia Pacific infant formula ingredients market is projected to witness significant growth

Asia Pacific infant formula ingredients market is projected to account for the largest share by 2025. Countries such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea are expected to be key revenue generators. China ranks among the largest markets for infant formula ingredients in the coming years. In Japan, liquid infant formulas are popular. These countries have seen a rise in the number of women joining workforce post-delivery, owing to urbanization, expanding the sales of infant formula and thus infant formula ingredients.

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Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction
1.1 Objectives of the Study
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Market Segmentation
1.4 Currency Considered
1.5 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology
2.1 Research Data
2.2 Market Size Estimation
2.3 Data Triangulation
2.4 Assumptions for the Study
2.5 Limitations of the Study

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights
4.1 Attractive Opportunities in the Infant Formula Ingredients Market
4.2 Infant Formula Ingredients Market, By Region, 2019 vs 2025
4.3 Infant Formula Ingredients Market, By Ingredient, 2019 vs 2025
4.4 Infant Formula Ingredients Market, By Source, 2019 vs 2025
4.5 Asia Pacific: Infant Formula Ingredients Market, By Application and Country, 2018
4.6 Infant Formula Ingredients Market, By Form, 2019 vs 2025
4.7 Infant Formula Ingredients Market, By Region, 2019 vs 2025

5 Market Overview
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.3 Value Chain Analysis

6 Infant Formula Ingredients Market, By Ingredient
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Carbohydrates
6.3 Fats & Oils
6.4 Proteins
6.5 Vitamins
6.6 Minerals
6.7 Prebiotics
6.8 Others

7 Infant Formula Ingredients Market, By Form
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Powder
7.3 Liquid & Semi-Liquid

8 Infant Formula Ingredients Market, By Source
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Cow Milk
8.3 Soy
8.4 Protein Hydrolysates
8.5 Other Sources

9 Infant Formula Ingredients Market, By Application
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Growing-Up Milk
9.3 Standard Infant Formula
9.4 Follow-On Formula
9.5 Specialty Formula

10 Infant Formula Ingredients Market, By Region
10.1 Introduction
10.2 North America
10.3 Asia Pacific
10.4 Europe
10.5 Rest of the World

11 Competitive Landscape
11.1 Overview
11.2 Competitive Leadership Mapping (Overall Market)
11.3 Strength of Product Portfolio
11.4 Business Strategy Excellence
11.5 Ranking of Key Players, 2018
11.6 Competitive Scenario
11.7 Competitive Leadership Mapping (Start-Ups/SMEs)

12 Company Profiles
12.1 Arla Foods Amba
12.2 Vitablend Nederland B.V.
12.3 Carbery Food Ingredients Limited
12.4 Fonterra Co-Operative Group Limited
12.5 Aarhuskarlshamn AB
12.6 Royal Frieslandcampina N.V.
12.7 Sachsenmilch Leppersdorf GmbH
12.8 BASF SE
12.9 Koninklijke DSM N.V.
12.10 Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
12.11 Glanbia PLC
12.12 Kerry Group PLC

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