Human Milk Bank Market to Reach USD 843.1 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 6.4% |TMR

The global human milk bank market was valued at USD 422.7 million in 2024 and is projected to grow steadily, reaching USD 843.1 million by 2035. This growth reflects the rising awareness of the benefits of donor human milk, the increasing prevalence of preterm births, and the expanding neonatal care infrastructure worldwide. The industry is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2025 to 2035, supported by favourable healthcare policies and growing investments in maternal and infant nutrition.

The global human milk bank market is transitioning from a niche neonatal support service to a strategically important component of maternal and infant healthcare systems. The market is driven by rising neonatal vulnerability, increasing clinical preference for donor human milk, and the formal integration of milk banks within hospital infrastructure. In addition, the strong alignment between public health priorities and milk banking initiatives has been particularly developed in healthcare systems.

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Human milk banks are specialized services that recruit milk donors, screen, and process their milk. They then make it available for infants whose mothers are unable to provide an adequate supply for any number of reasons. Donor human milk is predominantly used in hospitals, mainly for preterm, low birth weight, or sick infants.

Market Segmentation

By Service Type

• Collection & Screening: Recruitment of donors and rigorous testing for blood-borne pathogens (HIV, Hepatitis, etc.).

• Processing & Pasteurization: Use of Holder pasteurization or emerging high-pressure processing (HPP) to ensure safety.

• Storage & Distribution: Specialized cold-chain logistics to maintain milk integrity.

By Sourcing Type

• Hospital-Based: Integrated directly within healthcare facilities (Fastest growing segment).

• Community-Based/Non-Profit: Independent organizations (e.g., HMBANA members) that supply multiple hospitals.

• Private/Commercial: For-profit entities providing specialized human milk-based products.

By Application

• Preterm & Low-Birth-Weight Infants: The primary consumer base.

• Gastrointestinal Disorders: Infants at risk for Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC).

• Post-Surgical Neonatal Care: Support for infants recovering from major surgeries.

• Orphaned or Abandoned Infants: Ensuring nutritional equity for infants without maternal access.

By Industry Vertical

• Hospitals & Maternity Clinics (NICUs): Account for over 65% of the market share.

• Research & Academic Institutions: Studying the long-term benefits of milk components like HMOs.

• Home Care Settings: Increasing demand for outpatient donor milk.

By Region
• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa

Regional Analysis

• North America: Dominates the market due to high healthcare spending and a well-established network of nonprofit milk banks. In 2024, HMBANA milk banks dispensed a record 11.6 million ounces of donor milk.

• Asia-Pacific: Expected to witness the highest CAGR. Countries like India and China are rapidly expanding their milk bank infrastructure to combat high rates of preterm births and neonatal mortality.

• Europe: Focused on high regulatory standards and safety, with the EU adopting new rules in 2024 for "substances of human origin" (SoHO) to include donor milk.

Market Drivers and Challenges

Drivers

• Rising NICU Admissions: In 2025, U.S. NICU admissions rose to approximately 9.8%, increasing the immediate need for donor milk.

• Clinical Benefits: DHM is proven to reduce the incidence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) by nearly 50% compared to formula.

• Technological Advancement: Development of IoT-enabled tracking and non-thermal processing to preserve immunological proteins.

Challenges

• Supply-Demand Imbalance: Frequent shortages of donor milk due to difficulties in donor recruitment and retention.

• High Operational Costs: The rigorous screening and cold-chain requirements make donor milk more expensive than formula.

• Regulatory Fragmentations: Lack of global standardized classification (is it food, a tissue, or a medicine?).

Market Trends

• Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs): Significant investment in isolating HMOs for use in specialized infant formulas.

• Smart Milk Banking: Integration of IoT and Almalacté software for real-time "lacto-vigilance" and traceability from donor to infant.

• Personalized Nutrition: Moving toward fortifying donor milk based on the specific metabolic needs of the infant.

Future Outlook

The decade leading to 2035 will see human milk banking integrated into standard universal health coverage (UHC) in many developing nations. We expect to see a hybrid model where blood banks and milk banks share infrastructure to reduce costs and improve the safety of "substances of human origin."

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Key Market Study Points

• Safety First: Screening protocols are becoming more stringent, mirroring blood bank standards.

• Sustainability: Financial sustainability remains a hurdle for non-profit models.

• Advocacy: Increased government-funded public awareness campaigns are needed to normalize milk donation.

Competitive Landscape

The market features a mix of non-profit associations and private biotech firms.

• Key Organizations: HMBANA (North America), EMBA (Europe).

• Commercial Players: Prolacta Bioscience, NeoLacta Lifesciences, Medela, and Philips Avent (focused on accessories/storage).

Recent Developments (2024-2025)

• In November 2025, a donor milk dispensary opened in South Portland, expanding local access to pasteurized human milk for families with infants in need.

• In October 2025, the Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank reported a year of notable expansion, marked by the opening of four new milk depots across the region.

• In August 2025, Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes announced that it had entered into a partnership with LactationMD, PLLC. Under the agreement, LactationMD began operating as both - a donor milk depot and a dispensary site.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How big was the global human milk bank market in 2024?

The global human milk bank market was valued at US$ 422.7 Mn in 2024

• How big will the global human milk bank industry be in 2035?

The global human milk bank industry is projected to reach at US$ 843.1 Mn by the end of 2035

• What are the factors driving the human milk bank market?

Rising preterm and low-birth rates and expanding hospital-based human milk banks are some of the factors driving the expansion of human milk bank market.
• What will be the CAGR of the global human milk bank industry during the forecast period?

The CAGR is anticipated to be 6.4% from 2025 to 2035

• Who are the prominent players in the global human milk bank market?

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, BC Women's Provincial Milk Bank, KK Human Milk Bank, Mercy Health, Milk Matters, Milk Matters Milk Bank, Mothers' Milk Bank, Mothers' Milk Bank of Western Great Lakes, NorthernStar Mothers Milk Bank, Prolacta Bioscience, Inc., The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP Mothers' Milk Bank), The Hearts Milk Bank, The Milk Bank, UAMS Milk Bank are some of the leading players operating in the global human milk bank market.

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