Colostrum Market Report 2025

The colostrum market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $1.83 billion in 2024 to $1.91 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to health and wellness awareness, rising interest in natural and functional foods, expanding nutraceutical industry, research on colostrum's health benefits, increased demand in infant nutrition.

The colostrum market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.32 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expanding functional beverage market, focus on immune health, expanding e-commerce platforms, rise in pet supplements market, innovations in product formulations. Major trends in the forecast period include demand for nutritional supplements, expanding applications in functional foods, rising interest in sports nutrition, focus on sustainable and ethical sourcing, clinical applications in medicine.

The colostrum market is projected to undergo growth driven by the increasing demand for animal feed formulations. This growth is fueled by the feed formulation process, where a balanced diet for animals is crafted by selecting and combining various feed components in suitable quantities to meet specific nutritional requirements. Colostrum replacer, enriched with elevated levels of IgG and other essential nutrients, serves as an efficient and convenient method for providing passive immunity to calves in scenarios where maternal colostrum is unavailable. Notably, the reported feed production in North America by Alltech, a US-based nutrition company, witnessed an increase from 259 million tons in 2021 to 261 million tons in 2022, underscoring the growing importance of animal feed formulations as a driving force in the colostrum market.

The colostrum market is poised for expansion, driven by rising consumer awareness and a shift towards healthier food choices. With consumers increasingly prioritizing health and nutrition, there is a heightened demand for colostrum-enriched nutraceuticals. These products offer a spectrum of macronutrients and micronutrients, including proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, contributing to overall health enhancement. Colostrum-enriched nutraceuticals are recognized for their efficacy in addressing specific health issues such as diarrhea and inflammatory bowel disease, attributed to their content of disease-fighting antibodies. The 2022 Food and Health Survey by the International Food Information Council (IFIC), a US-based organization, highlights evolving consumer preferences, particularly among Gen Z and Millennials expressing concerns about the environmental impact of their diets. Additionally, a growing number of Americans are adopting specific diets or eating patterns in 2022, indicative of a heightened interest in health-conscious choices. This evolving consumer awareness and preference shift stand as key drivers propelling the growth of the colostrum market.

Leading companies in the colostrum market are increasingly pursuing strategic partnerships to foster product innovation, broaden distribution channels, and enhance market reach. Strategic partnerships involve companies utilizing each other’s strengths and resources to achieve shared benefits and success. For example, in December 2023, Blendhub, a Spain-based company specializing in developing and producing powder-based food and nutrition, joined forces with ColoPlus AB, a biotechnology company from Sweden, to create a new line of nutraceutical food products derived from bovine colostrum. This initiative seeks to leverage the health benefits of bovine colostrum, which is abundant in bioactive compounds, to develop functional foods that meet a variety of consumer needs.

The colostrum market is characterized by a key trend of product innovations, with major companies focusing on developing cutting-edge products to solidify their market positions. In November 2022, Pantheryx Inc., a US-based health, nutrition, and biotechnology company specializing in bovine colostrum products, introduced ColostrumOne extra strength. This new matrix-protected bovine colostrum is designed for healthcare practitioners and boasts higher immune protection compared to other colostrum products. Research conducted on an in-vivo model of colitis revealed that specific processing mechanisms protect bio-actives from acid and digestive enzymes, preventing severe intestinal damage and inflammation.

In May 2022, Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., an Ireland-based nutrition company, acquired Sterling Technology Inc. for $60 million. This acquisition is aimed at expanding Glanbia Nutritionals Inc.'s bioactive solutions portfolio to meet client demands and achieve growth objectives. Sterling Technology, a US-based developer of bioactive health and veterinary nutrition solutions derived from colostrum, plays a key role in enhancing Glanbia Nutritionals Inc.'s capabilities in this sector.

Major companies operating in the colostrum market include APS Biogroup Inc., Biostrum Nutritech Pvt. Ltd., Biotaris B.V., Cuprem Inc., Cure Nutraceutical Pvt. Ltd., Deep Blue Health NZ, Good Health Co., Immuno-Dynamics Inc., Ingredia SA, La Belle Inc., NIG Nutritionals Limited, Now Health Group Inc., PanTheryx Inc., Sterling Technology, The Saskatoon Colostrum Company Ltd., Colostrum BioTec GmbH, Puralife LLC, New Image International, Imu-Tek Inc., Changfu Milk, Biochem Zusatzstoffe Handels- und Produktionsgesellschaft mbH, Biova LLC, BioCordis Corporation, Proliant Biologicals, Biodane Pharma A/S, Agati Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Bioiberica S.A.U., Synlait Milk Ltd., Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, Life Time Vitamins.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the colostrum market in 2024. The regions covered in the colostrum market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the colostrum market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Colostrum, a nutrient-rich milk produced by the mammary glands of mammals post-delivery, including humans, serves as a valuable reservoir of proteins, antibodies, and essential elements. This milk variant plays a pivotal role in bolstering immunity, supporting gut health, and providing vital nutrition to newborns.

Within the colostrum market, notable product categories comprise whole powder products, skimmed powder products, and specialized items. Whole powder colostrum, derived from the initial post-birth days of cows and other animals, undergoes processing and drying to yield a powdered supplement for human consumption. These products are available in various forms such as liquid, powder, and capsules, sourced from animals such as cows, buffaloes, and bovines. Offered in both conventional and organic variants, whole powder colostrum serves diverse sectors, including dietary supplements, animal feed, cosmetics, infant formula, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals.

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The colostrum market consists of sales of IgG (IgG1 and IgG2), IgA and IgM. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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