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The global lactose market attained a value of USD 1.90 Billion in 2025. The market is further expected to grow in the forecast period of 2026-2035 at a CAGR of 3.60%, to reach USD 2.71 Billion by 2035.
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As per industry reports, an estimated 70-75% of the world's population is lactose deficient, indicating a potential for market growth.
Surging demand for infant-grade and food-grade lactose, especially from developing countries like China is driving lactose market.
The USDA Dairy Data shows that per capita milk availability has been increasing in many states in India, indicating growing domestic consumption of dairy products and their byproducts like lactose.
Market players are investing in research and development to enhance product quality and variety, as well as strategic partnerships to gain a competitive edge in the market
Fonterra Co-Operative Group Limited was founded in 2001 and its headquarters are in Auckland, New Zealand. Fonterra operates a fast-moving consumer goods business for dairy products and has several subsidiaries and joint-venture companies operating in markets around the world. The company's product portfolio includes milk, butter, cheese, and yoghurt.
Lactalis Group was founded in 1933 and is based in Mayenne, France. It is a dairy company known for its significant presence in the global dairy market. Lactalis has a range of brands, including Président, Galbani, and President, which are well-known for their cheese, milk, and other dairy products.
Kerry Group plc is an Irish food company that was founded in 1972. Its headquarters are in Tralee, Ireland. The company provides food ingredients, taste and nutrition solutions, and consumer foods to the food and beverage industry.
Agropur Cooperative was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Quebec, Canada. The company operates through various brands and subsidiaries, focusing on quality and innovation in the dairy industry. Its product portfolio includes dairy products such as cheese, milk, and yoghurt.
Other key players in the lactose market report include Royal FrieslandCampina and Arla Foods Amba, among others.
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The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.60% between 2026 and 2035.
The major drivers of the market include the declining breast-feeding rates, increasing awareness regarding the importance of infant nutrition, growing pharmaceutical industry, and rising demand for baked goods.
Key trends aiding market expansion include the thriving dairy industry, the growing demand for infant formula, increasing research and development activities, and new product launches.
Regions considered in the market are North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.
Based on derivative, the market is divided into lactulose, galactose, lactitol, and lactosucrose, among others.
The market is divided based on form into powder and granule.
The end-uses are food and beverages, confectionery, animal feed, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics, among others.
Key players in the market are Fonterra Co-Operative Group Limited, Lactalis Group, Royal FrieslandCampina, Kerry Group plc, Agropur Cooperative, and Arla Foods amba, among others.
In 2025, the lactose market reached an approximate value of USD 1.90 Billion.
The market is estimated to witness healthy growth in the forecast period of 2026-2035 to reach a value of around USD 2.71 Billion by 2035.
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