Implementation of the code is the responsibility of governments, who can adopt legislation, regulations or measures such as national policies. This guidance confirms that unicef can act as the provider of first resort for breastmilk substitute where procurement is warranted as part of an overall humanitarian response that supports optimal infant and young child feeding. Breast milk substitutes are commercially produced products that serve as an alternative to human breast milk for infants They are carefully formulated to provide essential nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals that are necessary for a baby’s growth and development. To maintain and increase their profits, breastmilk substitutes companies need to persuade parents to formula feed rather than breastfeed, to choose their formula milk rather than that of a competitor’s and to use their brand of baby food as early and as much as possible. The breast milk substitutes industry was valued at approximately usd 87.4 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a 9.9% cagr from 2025 to 2034, driven by increasing maternal health challenges and insufficient milk supply.
The breast milk substitute market has been seeing significant expansion, not only in developed countries but also in emerging economies Countries such as china, india, brazil, and several others in africa are experiencing a rise in demand for infant formula products. The report provides a detailed global breast milk substitute’s market analysis based on competitive intensity and how the competition will take shape in coming years.
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