Lactose is the natural sugar present in milk or milk products. Lactase is an enzyme that helps in the digestion of lactose. Therefore, deficiency of lactase leads to the accumulation of lactose in the body, which causes gas, cramps, bloating, nausea, and diarrhea. The foods that do not contain lactose are termed as lactose-free food products.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the global Lactose-Free Food market size is estimated to be worth US$ 8731.2 million in 2021 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 12100 million by 2028 with a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period 2022-2028. Fully considering the economic change by this health crisis, the Europe Lactose-Free Food market is estimated at US$ million in 2022, while the United States and China are forecast to reach US$ million and US$ million by 2028, respectively. The proportion of the United States is % in 2022, while Chinese percentage is %, and it is predicted that China market share will reach % in 2028, trailing a CAGR of % through the analysis period. As for the Europe Lactose-Free Food landscape, Germany is projected to reach US$ million by 2028. and in Asia, the notable markets are Japan and South Korea, CAGR is % and % respectively for the next 6-year period.
Many consumers are now opting for lactose-free products due to the perceived health benefits of these products. Most consumers feel that drinking cow's milk can upset their digestive system and cause bloating. The growing demand for lactose-free products, in turn, is encouraging many manufacturers to make modifications to their processing techniques and dosages, and focus on lactose-free product formulations.
This report focuses on Lactose-Free Food volume and value at the global level, regional level, and company level. From a global perspective, this report represents overall Lactose-Free Food market size by analysing historical data and future prospect. Regionally, this report focuses on several key regions: North America, Europe, China and Japan, etc.
Global Lactose-Free Food Market: Segment Analysis
The research report includes specific segments by region (country), by company, by Type and by Application. This study provides information about the sales and revenue during the historic and forecasted period of 2017 to 2028. Understanding the segments helps in identifying the importance of different factors that aid the market growth.
Segment by Type
Lactose-free Dairy
Lactose-free Baby Food
Other Lactose-free Food
Segment by Application
Children
Adults
Senior Citizens
By Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
Philippines
Vietnam
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
U.A.E
By Company
Arla Foods
McNeil Nutritionals
OMIRA
Parmalat
Valio
Alpro
Amy's Kitchen
Barry Callebaut
Cargill
Chr. Hansen
Daiya Foods
Dean Foods
Edlong Dairy Technologies
Emmi
Fonterra
Galaxy Nutritional Foods
General Mills
Green Valley Organics
HP Hood
Land O Lakes
Murray Goulburn
TINE Laktosefri
WhiteWave Foods