(EMAILWIRE.COM, December 14, 2017 ) Lactoferrin is a globular glycoprotein of the transferrin family. It is commonly present in several fluid secretions of humans such as milk, tears, saliva and nasal secretions. Human colostrum, first milk produced from mammary glands after child birth has highest concentration of lactoferrin. Human milk and cow milk follows colostrum respectively in terms of concentration.The Middle East and Africa Lactoferrin Market was worth USD 6.5 million in 2016, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.05%, to reach USD 9.6 million by 2021.

Lactoferrin can be extracted or separated from milk or by using recombinant DNA modification techniques. Lactoferrin is involved in several biological activities such as antimicrobial activity especially in children, stimulation of immune cells and iron absorption. It also aids in bone formation and increase in anti-inflammatory responses of the body. Infants benefit highly from lactoferrin.

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The numerous health benefits offered by lactoferrin protein in adults as well as infants have increased the demand for lactoferrin products. Factors such as rising prevalence of bacterial and viral infections, its prominent role in immune responses such as anti-inflammation and its ability to absorb iron are expected to drive the market. Advanced techniques to extract lactoferrin from skimmed milk resulting in increased production are also expected to propel the market. However, lack of awareness among people and high cost of products are inhibiting the market growth.

The Lactoferrin Market is categorized based on the function, application, and region. Based on the function, the market is categorized into Anti-inflammatory, Iron Absorption, Antibacterial, Intestinal Flora Protection, Antioxidant, Immune Cell Stimulation and others. The iron absorption property of lactoferrin is very important and is very helpful in initial growth of infants and hence this segment holds the largest market.

Based on application, the market is categorized into Food and Beverages, Infant Formula, Sports and Functional Foods, Animal Feed, Pharmaceuticals and Personal care Products. Infant formula contributes the largest market share. It is due to the excessive use of lactoferrin in infant formula due to its antibacterial, iron absorbing and bone forming properties.

Based on region, the lactoferrin market is analyzed under Middle East and Africa regions. Due to the high prevalence of bacterial infections and malnutrition problems in infants, demand for infant formula has significantly increased in Africa region.

Some of the major players in this region are Glanbia Nutritionals, Westland Co-Operative Dairy Co. Ltd. Fonterra Co-Operative Group Ltd., MP Biomedicals, Synlait Milk Ltd., Ingredia SA, Vitalus Nutrition Inc., ProHealth and Metagenics

Scope of the Middle East and Africa Lactoferrin Market Report

• Regional and country-level analysis and forecasts of the study market; providing Insights on the major countries/regions in which this industry is blooming and to also identify the regions that are still untapped

• Segment-level analysis in terms of function, application and region along with market size forecasts and estimations to detect key areas of industry growth in detail

• Identification of key drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges (DROC) in the market and their impact on shifting market dynamics

• Study of the effect of exogenous and endogenous factors that affect the market; which includes broadly demographic, economics, and political, among other macro-environmental factors presented in an extensive PESTLE Analysis

• Study the micro environment factors that determine the overall profitability of an Industry, using Porter’s five forces analysis for analysing the level of competition and business strategy development

• A comprehensive list of key market players along with their product portfolio, current strategic interests, key financial information, legal issues, SWOT analysis and analyst overview to study and sustain the market environment

• Competitive landscape analysis listing out the mergers, acquisitions, collaborations in the field along with new product launches, comparative financial studies and recent developments in the market by the major companies

• An executive summary, abridging the entire report in such a way that decision-making personnel can rapidly become acquainted with background information, concise analysis and main conclusions

• Expertly devised analyst overview along with Investment opportunities to provide both individuals and organizations a strong financial foothold in the market

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