The global colostrum market is likely to register significant gains in coming years owing to growing demand for sports nutrition and weight management products, rising adoption of natural ingredients, and increasing adoption of antiaging products. Additionally, high nutritional benefits of the product are also forecast to consolidate industry outlook. Colostrum is known as the first stage of breast milk which develops during the pregnancy and is known to lasts for numerous days after birth.

Although milk is white in color, colostrum can be sticky having an orange or yellowish color. It is considered as an essential source of nutrients which helps in promoting growth and also fights various diseases in infants. In fact, it can also be taken in the form of supplements. The supplement is referred as bovine colostrum. It is just like human colostrum, rich in minerals, fats, vitamins, growth hormones, carbohydrates, digestive enzymes, and disease-fighting proteins.

In the past few years, bovine colostrum-based supplements have become quite popular since they fight against infections, improves gut health, and also promotes immunity. The colostrum supplements can further be utilized to treat as well as prevent damage to the gastrointestinal tract, and to treat colitis.

The global colostrum market is segmented in terms of product, form, application, and regional landscape.

With respect to product, the global colostrum market is categorized into skim colostrum powder, specialty colostrum powder, and whole colostrum powder. Among these, the specialty colostrum segment is slated to grow at a CAGR of more than 4.2% over the forthcoming time period.

In terms of application, the overall colostrum market is bifurcated into cosmetics, animal feed, infant food, nutritional supplements, and others. Among these, the cosmetics application segment is anticipated to register over 3.4% gains by 2027 owing to rising adoption of natural ingredients and increasing demand for antiaging products.

With all the essential minerals, the product is most favored ingredient in several beauty products. Colostrum is considered as an effective ingredient for any type of skin healing, including acne breakouts, hydration, sun damage, healing of fine lines, as well as soothing any skin imbalances or irritations.

The other colostrum applications include sports nutrition, pharmaceuticals and food. This segment accounted for about 5% market share by volume and is estimated to follow strong growth in the coming time period. Most of the athletes use colostrum mainly to build lean muscles, lessen the recovery time between high-intensity training sessions, and to increase physical performance.

From a regional frame of reference, MEA colostrum market size is likely to exceed a valuation of around $14.5 million by the end of the analysis timeframe. This estimated growth is ascribed to the growing demand for sports nutrition and weight management products.