Amino Acid Based Formula Market Report 2026

The amino acid based formula market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.86 billion in 2025 to $2.06 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising incidence of infant food allergies, expansion of neonatal intensive care nutrition, increasing awareness of protein intolerance, growth of medical nutrition markets, availability of pharmaceutical-grade amino acids.

The amino acid based formula market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.06 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders, rising demand for personalized clinical nutrition, expansion of lactose-free nutrition solutions, growing investment in pediatric healthcare nutrition, increasing regulatory focus on specialized formulas. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of hypoallergenic infant formulas, rising demand for clinically targeted nutrition products, growing use in severe allergy management, expansion of ready-to-feed medical nutrition, enhanced focus on digestive safety and purity.

The increasing number of working mothers in urban areas is expected to drive the growth of the amino acid-based formula market moving forward. Working mothers are women who balance paid employment alongside raising children, managing both professional and parenting roles. This rise is fueled by greater access to education and career opportunities, empowering women to pursue professional goals while fulfilling family responsibilities. Amino acid-based formulas provide working mothers with a convenient, nutritionally complete solution for infants with allergies or intolerances, ensuring dietary needs are met despite busy schedules. For example, in February 2025, the UK Parliament reported that 16.37 million women were employed between October and December 2024, with 36% working part-time - an increase of 195,000 from the previous year. Therefore, the growth in working mothers in urban areas is propelling the amino acid-based formula market.

Leading companies in the amino acid-based formula market are focusing on innovative formulations featuring multifunctional ingredients to boost nutritional efficacy and address complex dietary needs. Multifunctional ingredients are compounds that serve multiple roles within a formulation, such as delivering nutritional benefits, enhancing stability, improving texture, or supporting health functions. For instance, in January 2024, TRI-K Industries, Inc., a US-based manufacturer and supplier of specialty cosmetic ingredients, introduced Tricare CG, a new amino acid-based ingredient designed to support skin and scalp health by maintaining a balanced microbiome. Derived from glycine and fatty acids through an eco-friendly, solvent-free process, Tricare CG offers antimicrobial protection while preserving beneficial microorganisms, making it ideal for sensitive skin and clean beauty products. This launch reflects rising demand for microbiome-friendly, sustainable, and functional skincare solutions.

In July 2023, Pentec Health Inc., a US-based healthcare company, acquired ZOIA Pharma for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to expand Pentec’s metabolic nutrition portfolio and improve access to specialized medical food products for individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU). ZOIA Pharma is a US-based manufacturer of amino acid-based formulas designed for patients with metabolic and nutrition-sensitive conditions.

Major companies operating in the amino acid based formula market are Nestlé S.A., BASF SE, Abbott Nutrition, Danone Société Anonyme, Evonik Industries AG, Yili Group, Royal FrieslandCampina N.V., Ajinomoto Cambrooke Inc., Fresenius Kabi AG, Meiji Holdings Co. Ltd., Kerry Group plc, Perrigo Company plc, Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co. Ltd., Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., HiPP GmbH & Co. Vertrieb KG, NOW Health Group Inc., B. Braun Melsungen AG, Yashili International Holdings Ltd., Neocate LCP.

North America was the largest region in the amino acid-based formula market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the amino acid based formula market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the amino acid based formula market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The amino acid-based formula market consists of sales of elemental enteral nutrition formulas and immunonutrition amino acid formulas. 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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