Global Lactulose Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030

The global lactulose market size was estimated at USD 506.0 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 732.0 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$506.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$732.0
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
6.4%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global lactulose market highlights

  • The global lactulose market generated a revenue of USD 506.0 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 732.0 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 6.4% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, syrup/liquid accounted for a revenue of USD 308.3 million in 2024.
  • Powder is the most lucrative form segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, Canada is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 506.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 732.0 million
Growth rate6.4% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentSyrup/liquid
Fastest growing segmentPowder
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSyrup/Liquid, Powder, Crystalline, Other Form

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 24.1% of the global lactulose market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Canada is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 23.6 million by 2030.

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Lactulose Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Enrich Pharma View profile 101-250 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia https://www.enrichpharma.com
Casca Remedies Pvt Ltd View profile 501-1000 Ambala, Haryana, India, Asia https://www.cascaremedies.com/
Biofac View profile 51-100 Kastrup, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Europe https://biofac.dk
Morinaga Milk Industry View profile 5001-10000 Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, Asia https://www.morinagamilk.co.jp/
Illovo Sugar Africa View profile 10001+ Durban, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Africa https://www.illovosugarafrica.com
Orion SA View profile 1650 1700 City Plaza Drive, Suite 300, Spring, TX, United States, 77389 https://www.orioncarbons.com
Daiichi Sankyo Co Ltd View profile 17435 3-5-1, Nihonbashi-honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 103-8426 https://www.daiichisankyo.com
Fresenius Kabi View profile 10001+ Bad Homburg, Hessen, Germany, Europe https://www.fresenius-kabi.se
Abbott Laboratories View profile 114000 100 Abbott Park Road, Abbott Park, IL, United States, 60064-6400 https://www.abbottinvestor.com

Global lactulose market outlook

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Syrup/liquid was the largest segment with a revenue share of 60.93% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global lactulose market based on syrup/liquid, powder, crystalline, other form covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Lactulose Form Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Syrup/Liquid
    • Powder
    • Crystalline
    • Other Form
  • Global Lactulose Function Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Sweetening agent
    • Laxative
    • Hepatic encephalopathy
    • Other Function
  • Global Lactulose Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Food & Beverage
      • Functional drinks and food (yoghurt, soft drinks, etc.)
      • Food supplements
      • Food additives (as a sweetener)
      • Infant nutrition
    • Pharmaceutical
      • Laxative
      • Hepatic encephalopathy
    • Animal Feed
      • Dietary supplement
      • Food additive
      • Functional food
    • Veterinary (Laxative)
      • Pets
      • Livestock
    • Other Application

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