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As information about the importance of breastfeeding has spread recently, instant formula manufacturers have struggled to maintain growth. As a substitute for breastmilk, demand for infant formula is directly determined by the popularity of breastfeeding. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s 2020 Breastfeeding Report Card, the percentage of infants exclusively breastfed for the first six months after birth has grown to 25.6%, up from 20.6% in 2015. As a result of this boost, the demand for infant formula has been hampered. In addition, the percentage of babies who have been breastfed at any point in their lives has expanded from 80.2% in 2015 to 84.1% in 2020, according to the CDC (latest data available).
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 4.3 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $1.9bn in 2024.
Market size is projected to decline over the next five years.
Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Abbott Laboratories | 1,143.5 | 206.3 | 18.0 | |
Mead Johnson | 421.3 | 110.4 | 26.2 | |
Perrigo Company PLC | 244.2 | 15.7 | 6.4 |
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Infant Formula Manufacturing in the US
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Powdered formula, Concentrated liquid formula and Ready-to-feed formula. Powdered formula is the largest segment of the Infant Formula Manufacturing in the US.
Powder formula is the most commonly used variety of infant formula
Infant formula manufacturers make infant formula, a powdered substitute for breast feeding that consumers use to support adequate growth of infants.
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NAICS 31151 - Infant Formula Manufacturing in the US
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The market size of the Infant Formula Manufacturing in the US industry in United States is $1.9bn in 2024.
There are 14 businesses in the Infant Formula Manufacturing in the US industry in United States, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
The market size of the Infant Formula Manufacturing in the US industry in United States has been declining at a CAGR of 4.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
Over the next five years, the Infant Formula Manufacturing in the US industry in United States is expected to decline.
The biggest companies operating in the Infant Formula Manufacturing market in United States are Abbott Laboratories, Mead Johnson and Perrigo Company PLC
Manufacturing powder infant formula and Manufacturing concentrated liquid formula are part of the Infant Formula Manufacturing in the US industry.
The company holding the most market share in United States is Abbott Laboratories.
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Infant Formula Manufacturing in the US industry in United States.