Global Lactose Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Lactose market size was valued at US$ 1130 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 1380 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 2.9% during review period.

Food grade lactose is produced by concentrating whey or permeate (a co-product of whey protein concentrate production) to supersaturate the lactose, then removing and drying the lactose crystals. Special processes of crystallization, as well as grinding and fractionated sifting, produce types of lactose which differ in particle size distribution. Industrial grade lactose describes a range of lactose products used in feed, fermentation and technical applications. Pharmaceutical grade lactose is produced by concentrating whey or permeate (a co-product of whey protein concentrate production) to over-saturate the lactose, then removing, refining, drying and milling the lactose crystals. Pharmaceutical grade lactose is produced to meet rigid specifications, such as specific form and size distribution, monohydrate, crystalline, 40 mesh to 325 mesh, and a spray-dried mixture of crystalline and amorphous lactose for all applications.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Lactose market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Lactose market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031

Global Lactose market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031

Global Lactose market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031

Global Lactose market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (MT), and ASP (USD/MT), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Lactose

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Lactose market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Arion Dairy Products, Arla Foods Ingredients, NZMP, Agropur Ingredients, Hilmar Cheese Company, Havero Hoogwegt, Armor Proteines, Volac International Ltd, Wisconsin Whey Protein, Foremost Farms, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Lactose market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
Edible & Food Grade Lactose
Pharmaceutical Grade Lactose
Industrial Grade Lactose

Market segment by Application
Food
Pharmaceutical
Feed
Others

Major players covered
Arion Dairy Products
Arla Foods Ingredients
NZMP
Agropur Ingredients
Hilmar Cheese Company
Havero Hoogwegt
Armor Proteines
Volac International Ltd
Wisconsin Whey Protein
Foremost Farms
Polmlek Group
Leprino Nutrition
Paras
Lactalis Ingredients
Baemek
DFE Pharma
Meggle Pharma
Kerry
Alpavit
Lactose India Limited
Dawning Pharmaceutical
Zhenjiang Kangfu Bioengineering

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Lactose product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Lactose, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Lactose from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Lactose competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Lactose breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Lactose market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Lactose.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Lactose sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.