Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market size is estimated to reach $121.3 million by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 13.4% during the forecast period 2022-2027. Human Milk Fortifier Powder like Enfamil is to be included in expressed breast milk for feeding premature or low-birth-weight babies. It offers enriched nutrition required by these special babies while still permitting to accept their mother's milk. Enfamil® Human Milk Fortifier is a powdered breast milk supplement for premature or low birth weight infants. Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT Oil), Milk Protein Isolate and Whey Protein Isolate Hydrolysate constitute three principal constituents of Enfamil® Human Milk Fortifier together with other constituents. There have been investigations in which babies were randomized to accept human milk (HM) supplemented with either a novel HM fortifier (nHMF; n = 26) including 12.5 g medium-chain FA (MCFA), 958 mg linoleic acid (LA), 417 mg -linolenic acid (ALA), and 157 mg docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) per 100 g of powder (in compliance with the latest guidelines) or a fat-free HMF (cHMF; n = 21). At the recommended energy intake for Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) babies, commercial Human Milk Fortifiers (HMFs) typically offer sufficient amounts of macronutrients. However, numerous vital micronutrients are not present or are present in grossly insufficient quantities specifically with human milk-based fortifiers. Numerous micronutrients in HMFs are existing in very soaring doses. Abbott Laboratories Inc., has developed Similac® Human Milk Fortifier Powder targeted toward premature and low-birth-weight babies as a nutritional supplement to contribute to human milk. Ascorbic acid forms one constituent of Powder Unflavored type of Similac® Human Milk Fortifier Powder.

The heightened health awareness of parents pertaining to the well-being of their preterm babies who are born weak and with a weight less than 2000 grams is set to drive the Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market. The goal to provide the nutrients needed including the optimum quantity of micronutrients and to back the accelerated rate of development and bone mineralization in preterm babies is set to propel the growth of the Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market during the forecast period 2022-2027. This represents the Industrial Microbiology Industry Outlook.

Report Coverage

The report: “Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market Forecast (2022-2027)”, by Industry ARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market.

Key Takeaways

• Geographically, North America Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market accounted for the highest revenue share in 2021 and it is poised to dominate the market over the period 2022-2027 owing to the surging intake of human milk fortifier powder in pre-term babies, typically with weight less than 2000 grams ensuring optimum quantity of micronutrients in countries e like the U.S. in the North American region.
• Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market growth is being driven by the expanding rate of premature birth across the world and a soaring emphasis on perfect nutrition for preterm babies including the optimum quantity of micronutrients. However, though fortification of expressed breast milk (EBM) through commercially available human milk fortifiers (HMF) has been demonstrated to boost short-term weight and length among preterm very-low-birth-weight (VLMW) neonates, extensive acceptance of HMF is hindered by soaring cost and the raised hazard of serious unfavorable events and this is one of the major factors hampering the growth of Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market. 
• Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market Detailed Analysis on the Strength, Weakness, and Opportunities of the prominent players operating in the market will be provided in the Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market report. 

Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market Segment Analysis – By End User:

The Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market based on end user can be further segmented into Infant and Others. The Infant held the largest market share in 2021. This growth is owing to the increasing rate of premature birth across the world. There is a raised attention on the inclusion of optimal quantity of micronutrients in human milk fortifiers. The surging need for protein and mineral supplements for preterm babies is further propelling the growth of the Infant segment.

Furthermore, the Infant segment is estimated to grow with the fastest CAGR of 14.6% during the forecast period 2022-2027 owing to the heightening application of human milk fortifiers in premature babies attributed to the inclusion of added calories, electrolytes, and vitamins with a heightened focus on the necessity of optimal quantity of micronutrients in human milk fortifiers.

Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market Segment Analysis – By Distribution Channel:

The Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market based on distribution channel can be further segmented into Online and Offline. The Online Segment held the largest market share in 2021. This growth is owing to the surging application of the online channel for the acquisition of human milk fortifiers attributed to the effortless accessibility of the e-commerce-based websites marketing products targeted toward babies, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is an increased emphasis on ensuring the optimal quantity of micronutrients in human milk fortifiers. The assortment of advantages online like home delivery and discounts on products are further propelling the growth of this segment.

Furthermore, the Online segment is estimated to grow with the fastest CAGR of 14.9% during the forecast period 2022-2027 owing to the surging inclination of the tech-savvy generations towards the digital channels in the coming years and with soaring attention on the optimal amount of micronutrients in human milk fortifiers.

Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market Segment Analysis – By Geography:

The Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market based on geography can be further segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America and Rest of the World. North America (Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market) held the largest share with 35% of the overall market in 2021. The growth of this region is owing to the considerable rate of premature birth in countries like the U.S. in the North American region. As per the Centers Of Disease Control And Prevention (CDC), in 2020, 1 in 10 infants was born too early in the U.S. The presence of key players like Abbott Nutrition in the U.S. and the increased emphasis on nutrition for preterm babies including the optimum quantity of micronutrients are further propelling the growth of the Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market in the North American region.

Furthermore, the Asia-Pacific region is estimated to be the region with the fastest CAGR over the forecast period 2022-2027. This growth is owing to factors like the increasing rate of preterm birth in countries like India, China, and Bangladesh in the Asia-Pacific region. The proliferating emphasis on optimal nutrition for preterm babies including suitable quantities of micronutrients and the surging novel product launches in human milk-based formulations are further fuelling the progress of the Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market Drivers

Surging Investigations Involving Human Milk Fortifiers are Projected to Drive the Growth of Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market:

Human Milk Fortifiers need to include the optimum quantity of micronutrients. It has been discovered through suitable comparisons that 4 to 9 micronutrients were not present in human milk fortifier (HMF) or preterm infant formulas (PTF) which were biotin, choline, inositol, carnitine, taurine, molybdenum, iodine, selenium or chromium. Investigations have been conducted on preterm human milk antibacterial activity to assess the impacts of powdered fortifiers and the inclusion of iron and medium-chain triglycerides. Human milk samples were acquired from 42 preterm lactating mothers subsequent to the first week of postnatal life. Enfamil (EHMF) and Similac (SHMF) Human Milk Fortifiers were assessed. All mothers were healthy and were on no medication except for vitamins at the time of lactation. The impacts of each fortifier against E. coli (E. coli), Staphylococcus (Staph), Enterobacter sakazakii (ES) and Group B Streptococcus (GBS) were calculated by the filter paper technique and the development of the bacteria with human milk alone as a control. The inclusion of iron and medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) in human milk was also tested. The outcomes of the investigations indicated that human milk inhibited the development of E. coli, Staph, ES and GBS. Only the SHMF and the inclusion of MCT had similar antibacterial action as human milk alone. EHMF and the inclusion of iron in human milk eliminated the antibacterial action of the milk against these four organisms. It was concluded that preterm human milk has antimicrobial activity against E. coli, Staph, ES and GBS. This action can be influenced by the inclusion of iron and fortifiers that involve iron. The surging investigations involving human milk fortifiers are therefore fueling the growth of the Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market during the forecast period 2022-2027.

Novel Product Launches in Human Milk-Based Formulations are Expected to Boost the Growth of the Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market:

Human Milk Fortifiers need to be designed with the optimum quantity of micronutrients. In March 2021, NeoKare Nutrition Ltd., a maker of human milk-based formulations, declared the introduction of NeoKare MMF in the U.K., the world’s earliest mother’s milk fortifier in powder form. In the U.K., 52,000 to 60,000 babies are born prematurely each year. Premature birth is the chief cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates and optimal nutrition plays a crucial role in a premature baby’s survival. NeoKare’s MMF is the earliest and only powdered milk fortifier in the world prepared from human milk offered by breastfeeding mothers, against bovine-based products. NeoKare MMF fulfills the European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition’s (ESPGHAN) guidelines on energy and protein content. The progressive technology maintains most of the oligosaccharides and other micronutrients required by newborns. NeoKare’s MMF, when included in mothers’ milk, offers the improved nutrition essential for premature infants, which cannot be offered by mothers’ milk alone. NeoKare MMF is a supplementary too and does not uproot mothers’ milk. NeoKare MMF is a product planned for application in a hospital setting. These kinds of novel product launches in Human Milk-Based formulations are therefore driving the growth of the Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market during the forecast period 2022-2027.

Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market Challenges

Hazards of Including Bovine-Based Fortifiers in Human Milk are Hampering the Growth of the Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market:

As per the investigations conducted, human milk is fortified with HMF (Human Milk-based Fortifier) in babies born <28 GA (Gestational Age), and subsequent to 32 weeks corrected GA, BMF (Bovine Milk-based Fortifier) can be presented in babies born between 28 and 34 weeks GA. There are numerous recognized links between bovine fortifiers and severe health problems. Fortification of breast milk with fortifiers based on cow’s milk is related to a greater hazard of gastrointestinal ailment. A greater count of episodes of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) which is the most severe life-alarming gastrointestinal ailment occurring in premature infants has been observed. More episodes of diarrhea and urinary tract infection have required greater antibiotic therapy. Raised osmolarity (concentration) of the feed can increase morbidity, the hazard of gastrointestinal disease inclusive of NEC or bowel obstacles. More episodes of gastroesophageal reflux may be observed. There may be a soaring risk of infection, allergy and diabetes. These issues are thus hampering the growth of the Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market.

Human Milk Fortifier Powder Industry Outlook:

Product launches, partnerships, expansions, collaborations, joint ventures, arrangements & mergers and acquisitions are key strategies adopted by players in the Human Milk Fortifier Powder Market. 10 Key companies of this market are:

1. Abbott Laboratories
2. Nestle S.A.
3. Milupa
4. Mead Johnson.
5. Cow & Gate Nutriprem
6. Nutricia
7. Lcihmf Sachet Human Milk Fortifier
8. NeoLact MMF (Mother’s Milk Factor)
9. Aptamil Human Milk Fortifier
10. Humavant^TM Human Milk Fortifier (Human, Pasteurized)

Recent Developments:

• In August 2021, Nestle introduced the novel NAN SUPREME PRO 3 formula products with five human milk oligosaccharides, which claims that it improves children's immunity systems. The five HMOs (2'-FL, DFL, LNT, 3'-SL and 6'-SL) are responsible for almost 40 percent of HMOs in breast milk. The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that infants need to be breastfed exclusively for the first six months and subsequent to that mothers need to present supplementary (solid) foods while continuing to breastfeed up to at least two years of age.
• In July 2021, to assist in enhancing intact survival rates of premature babies human milk-derived mother’s milk fortifier which is pasteurized, powdered and standardized from the donors is reconditioned, principally to attend to the requirements of neonatal nutrition. As per the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) Lifesciences, NeoLacta Life Sciences has established this 100 percent human milk-derived – Mother’s Milk Fortifier and a series of innovative human milk-based products to enhance the quality of nutritional care for newborns. As per the United Nations Inter-Agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME), India ranks fifth out of 52 countries on the neonatal mortality index and carries the burden of a high neonatal mortality rate of 21.7 per 1,000 births.
• In November 2020, Lifeblood Milk and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) declared the evolvement of a prototype in collaboration with CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency. Mother’s own milk is the most excellent nutrition. However, babies born less than 1500g and before 32 weeks gestation, frequently requires extra nutrients for accelerated development at a time signature for brain and gut development. Australian hospitals provide milk fortifiers prepared from cow’s milk. However, no fortifier prepared from breast milk is presently accessible in Australia.

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