The global lactoferrin market is expected to
reach USD 167.9 million by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View
Research, Inc. Increasing demand for infant formula has been a major factor
driving market growth. Utilization of lactoferrin has increased owing to the
rising health concerns among consumers.
Lactoferrin is derived from the
transferrin family and is a multifunctional protein. Transferrins are
glycoproteins and are known to have the ability to control the free iron
content in the human body, and bind them together. The transferrin family
derivative is present in extensive quantities in various parts of the human
body including, tears, nasal secretions, milk, and saliva.
The multifunctional protein helps
to separate the free iron in the human body and also remove any content which
promotes bacterial activity. The transferring family derivative helps to
inhibit the bacterial growth by binding the lipopolysaccharides with bacterial
walls and thus forming peroxides. Owing to this ability of the multifunctional
protein, it is widely used in the healthcare sector for curing and preventing
bacterial infections & diseases. The antibacterial function of lactoferrin
is projected to show a high growth over the next eight years. The antibacterial
function segment had a market share of 20.4% in 2016.
Infant formula application
segment is expected to have a steady growth rate over the next eight years with
an estimated CAGR of 8.1%. The multifunctional protein is the key component of
human milk required for infants as they help in iron absorption and its
transportation. Cow’s milk contains the multifunctional protein in minute
quantities of 0.1 mg/mL, whereas infants require it in the quantities of 2-3
mg/mL. Commercially produced infant formula with lactoferrin content has high
iron absorption, antibacterial, and antioxidation properties. This factor is
projected to propel the infant formula segment growth over the next eight
years.
Browse full research report on Global
Lactoferrin Market: http://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/lactoferrin-market
Further key findings from the report suggest:
- The global lactoferrin demand was 255.0 tons in 2016 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% from 2017 to 2025
- Iron absorption emerged as the largest function segment in 2016 and is estimated to be worth 151.9 tons by 2025
- Intestinal flora protection is anticipated to be the fastest growing function segment over the next eight years and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.7%
- The global lactoferrin demand in food & beverages application was valued at USD 19.7 million in 2016 and is anticipated to witness steady growth over the next eight years
- Industry participants include Metagenics, Pharming Group N.V., Vitalus Nutrition Inc., Ingredia SA., MP Biomedicals, Glanbia Nutritionals, Farbest Brands, Fonterra Co-Operative Group Ltd., and ProHealth
Browse more reports of this category by Grand View Research: http://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry/nutraceuticals-functional-foods-and-dietary-supplements
Grand View Research has segmented the global lactoferrin
market on the basis of function, application, and region:
Lactoferrin Function Outlook (Revenue, USD Million;
Volume Tons, 2014 - 2025)
- Iron absorption
- Anti-inflammatory
- Intestinal flora protection
- Antibacterial
- Immune cell stimulation
- Antioxidant
Lactoferrin Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million;
Volume Tons, 2014 - 2025)
- Food & beverages
- Infant formula
- Sports & functional food
- Animal feed
- Pharmaceuticals
- Personal care products
Lactoferrin Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million;
Volume Tons, 2014 - 2025)
- North America
- U.S.
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- Central & South America
- Middle East & Africa
About Grand View Research
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U.S. based market research and consulting company, registered in the State of
California and headquartered in San Francisco. The company provides
syndicated research reports, customized research reports, and consulting
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of industries, from technology to chemicals, materials and healthcare.
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