Lactose-free Infant Formula Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Organic, Conventional), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025

The global lactose-free infant formula market size is expected to reach USD 33.08 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., expanding at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2025 to 2030. Growing population of lactose intolerant newborns at the global level is a key factor driving the market.

Increasing working women population is also significantly affecting the market growth. Companies are investing on research and development to increase their focus on lactose-Free Infant Formula product offerings. For instance, Valio Oy has introduced more than 100 lactose free products in 50 countries. In 2016, the company invested around USD 28.0 million on new product development in order to provide high quality assurance to the customers.

The organic category held the largest market share in 2024. The segment growth is attributed to rising demand for premium products in the market. Increasing awareness about the side effects of chemically synthesized products is also driving the consumers to purchase organic products. The conventional category is anticipated to witness significant growth due to its cost effectiveness and availability of the product in the market. The product witnesses majority of its demand from the regions including Asia Pacific and Central and South America.

Supermarkets & hypermarkets segment held the largest revenue share of the global lactose-free infant formula industry in 2024. Availability of a wide product line is a major factor driving the consumers to purchase their products from this channel. The online category is anticipated to emerge as the fastest growing category. Consumers are shifting their preference toward online purchase due to the convenience of doorstep delivery services.

Europe is the largest consumer of lactose-Free Infant Formula. In 2024, the region accounted for 35.0% share of the global revenue. Europeans prefer purchasing these products as they help in preventing diseases like diarrhea among newborns. In Finland, one out of 60,000 newborns are lactose intolerant, which, in turn, is driving the market. Some of the key players operating in the Europe market are GIMME THE GOOD STUFF and Abbott.

The lactose-Free Infant Formula market is competitive in nature due to the presence of many small and large players. Some of the major companies operating in this market are Nestle; Nutricia; Valio Oy; Abbott; GIMME THE GOOD STUFF; Silverson; Apta Advice; Danone; and Nurture, Inc.

Lactose-Free Infant Formula Market Report Highlights:

Based on products, organic products dominated the global market with a revenue share of 61.9% in 2024.
On the basis of distribution channel, the supermarkets and hypermarkets segment dominated the global market, accounting for 45.4%% share of the overall revenue in 2024.
Europe dominated the lactose-Free Infant Formula market in 2024, accounting for 35.0% share of the overall revenue. This trend is projected to continue in the coming years due to growing lactose intolerant population and awareness about the benefits of lactose-Free Infant Formula.
Various manufacturers are concentrating on lactose free high nutritional infant formulas to meet the existing and future demand of the market.

Product Code: GVR-2-68038-911-1

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Snapshot
2.2. Segment Snapshot
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot

Chapter 3. Lactose-Free Infant Formula Market Variables, Trends & Scope

3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
- 3.1.2. Related Market Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Profit Margin Analysis (Industry-level)
3.3. Market Dynamics
- 3.3.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.3.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.3.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.3.4. Market Challenges
3.4. Industry Analysis Tools
- 3.4.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
3.5. Market Entry Strategies

Chapter 4. Consumer Behavior Analysis

4.1. Demographic Analysis
4.2. Consumer Trends and Preferences
4.3. Factors Affecting Buying Decision
4.4. Consumer Product Adoption
4.5. Observations & Recommendations

Chapter 5. Lactose-Free Infant Formula Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis

5.1. Lactose-Free Infant Formula Market, By Product: Key Takeaways
5.2. Product Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
5.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1. Organic
  - 5.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.2. Conventional
  - 5.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)

Chapter 6. Lactose-Free Infant Formula Market: Distribution Channel Estimates & Trend Analysis

6.1. Lactose-Free Infant Formula Market, By Distribution Channel: Key Takeaways
6.2. Distribution Channel Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
6.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Distribution Channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1. Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
  - 6.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. Convenience Stores
  - 6.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3. Online
  - 6.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)

Chapter 7. Lactose-Free Infant Formula Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

7.1. Lactose-Free Infant Formula Market: Regional Outlook
7.2. Regional Marketplaces: Key Takeaways
7.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.1. North America
  - 7.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.1.2. U.S.
    - 7.3.1.2.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.1.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.1.3. Canada
    - 7.3.1.3.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.1.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.1.4. Mexico
    - 7.3.1.4.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.1.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.2. Europe
  - 7.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.2.2. U.K.
    - 7.3.2.2.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.2.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.2.3. Germany
    - 7.3.2.3.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.2.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.2.4. France
    - 7.3.2.4.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.2.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.2.5. Italy
    - 7.3.2.5.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.2.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.3. Asia Pacific
  - 7.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.3.2. China
    - 7.3.3.2.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.3.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.3.3. India
    - 7.3.3.3.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.3.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.3.4. Japan
    - 7.3.3.4.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.3.5. Australia & New Zealand
    - 7.3.3.5.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.4. Latin America
  - 7.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.4.2. Brazil
    - 7.3.4.2.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.4.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.5. Middle East & Africa
  - 7.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.5.2. South Africa
    - 7.3.5.2.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.5.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)

Chapter 8. Lactose-Free Infant Formula Market: Competitive Analysis

8.1. Recent developments & impact analysis, by key market participants
8.2. Company Categorization
8.3. Participant's Overview
8.4. Financial Performance
8.5. Product Benchmarking
8.6. Company Market Share Analysis, 2024 (%)
8.7. Company Heat Map Analysis
8.8. Strategy Mapping
8.9. Company Profiles
- 8.9.1. Nestle
  - 8.9.1.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.1.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.1.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.2. Nutricia
  - 8.9.2.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.2.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.2.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.3. Valio Oy
  - 8.9.3.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.3.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.3.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.4. Abbott
  - 8.9.4.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.4.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.4.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.5. Gimme the Good Stuff
  - 8.9.5.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.5.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.5.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.6. Apta Advice
  - 8.9.6.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.6.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.6.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.7. Danone
  - 8.9.7.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.7.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.7.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.8. Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
  - 8.9.8.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.8.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.8.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.9. Good Start | Dr. Brown's (Perrigo Company)
  - 8.9.9.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.9.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.9.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.9.4. Strategic Initiatives

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List of Tables

Table 1 Global lactose-free infant formula market: Key market driver analysis
Table 2 Global lactose-free infant formula market: Key market restraint analysis
Table 3 Global lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, by product (USD Million)
Table 4 Global lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, by distribution channel (USD Million)
Table 5 North America lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 6 North America lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 7 North America lactose-free infant formula estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 8 U.S. macro-economic outlay
Table 9 U.S. lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 10 US lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 11 Canada macro-economic outlay
Table 12 Canada lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 13 Canada lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 14 Mexico macro-economic outlay
Table 15 Mexico lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 16 Mexico lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 17 Europe lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 18 Europe lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 19 Europe lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 20 UK macro-economic outlay
Table 21 UK lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 22 UK lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 23 Germany macro-economic outlay
Table 24 Germany lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 25 Germany lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 26 France macro-economic outlay
Table 27 France lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 28 France lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 29 Italy macro-economic outlay
Table 30 Italy lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 31 Italy lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 32 Asia Pacific lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 33 Asia Pacific lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 34 Asia Pacific lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 35 China macro-economic outlay
Table 36 China lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 37 China lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 38 India macro-economic outlay
Table 39 India lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 40 India lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 41 Japan macro-economic outlay
Table 42 Japan lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 43 Japan lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 44 Australia & New Zealand macro-economic outlay
Table 45 Australia & New Zealand lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 46 Australia & New Zealand lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 47 Latin America lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 48 Latin America lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 49 Latin America lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 50 Brazil macro-economic outlay
Table 51 Brazil lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 52 Brazil lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 53 Argentina macro-economic outlay
Table 54 Argentina lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 55 Argentina lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 56 Middle East & Africa lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 57 Middle East & Africa lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 58 Middle East & Africa lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 59 South Africa macro-economic outlay
Table 60 South Africa lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 61 South Africa lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 62 UAE macro-economic outlay
Table 63 UAE lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 64 UAE lactose-free infant formula market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 65 Recent developments & impact analysis, by key market participants
Table 66 Company market share, 2024 (%)
Table 67 Company heat map analysis, 2024
Table 68 Companies implementing key strategies

List of Figures

Fig. 1 Lactose-Free Infant Formula market segmentation
Fig. 2 Information procurement
Fig. 3 Primary research pattern
Fig. 4 Primary research approaches
Fig. 5 Primary research process
Fig. 6 Market snapshot
Fig. 7 Segment snapshot
Fig. 8 Regional snapshot
Fig. 9 Competitive landscape snapshot
Fig. 10 Global parent industry and lactose-free infant formula size (USD Million)
Fig. 11 Global lactose-free infant formula size, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 12 Lactose-free infant formula market: Penetration & growth prospect mapping
Fig. 13 Lactose-free infant formula market: Value chain analysis
Fig. 14 Lactose-free infant formula market: Dynamics
Fig. 15 Lactose-free infant formula market: Porter's five forces analysis
Fig. 16 Lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, by product (USD Million)
Fig. 17 Organic market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 18 Conventional market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 19 Lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, by distribution channel (USD Million)
Fig. 20 Lactose- free infant formula market estimates & forecasts for supermarkets & hypermarkets, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 21 Lactose- free infant formula market estimates & forecasts for convenience stores, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 22 Lactose- free infant formula market estimates & forecasts for online, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 23 Lactose- free infant formula market: Regional outlook, 2024 & 2030, (USD Million)
Fig. 24 Regional marketplace: Key takeaways
Fig. 25 North America lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 26 US lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 27 Canada lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 28 Mexico lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 29 Europe lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 30 Germany lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 31 UK lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 32 France lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 33 Italy lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 34 Spain lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 35 Asia Pacific lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 36 China lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 37 India lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 38 Japan lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 39 Australia & New Zealand lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 40 Latin America lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 41 Brazil lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 42 Argentina lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 43 Middle East & Africa lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 44 South Africa lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 45 UAE lactose-free infant formula market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 46 Key company categorization
Fig. 47 Company market share analysis, 2024
Fig. 48 Strategic framework of lactose-free infant formula

Lactose-free Infant Formula Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Organic, Conventional), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030

Description

Table of Contents

List of Tables

Lactose-Free Infant Formula Market Growth & Trends:

Lactose-Free Infant Formula Market Report Highlights:

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Lactose-Free Infant Formula Market Variables, Trends & Scope

Chapter 4. Consumer Behavior Analysis

Chapter 5. Lactose-Free Infant Formula Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 6. Lactose-Free Infant Formula Market: Distribution Channel Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 7. Lactose-Free Infant Formula Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 8. Lactose-Free Infant Formula Market: Competitive Analysis

List of Tables

List of Figures