| Product Code: ETC8834486 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Vasudha | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The Philippines saw continued reliance on imports of amino acid-based formula in 2024, with top exporting countries being China, Argentina, USA, India, and Netherlands. Despite a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, the market remained highly concentrated, as indicated by the high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). With a moderate compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.65% from 2020 to 2024, the market for amino acid-based formula imports in the Philippines continues to show steady expansion, driven by demand for specialized nutrition products.

This market is growing due to the rising incidence of food allergies and intolerances in infants and children. Amino acid-based formulas offer a hypoallergenic alternative to traditional milk formulas, with healthcare professionals increasingly recommending them.
The amino acid-based formula market in the Philippines is expanding, particularly in the infant nutrition segment. These formulas are being adopted as alternatives for infants with allergies or digestive issues. Increasing awareness of health and wellness among parents is fueling the demand for specialized and hypoallergenic baby food products.
Amino acid-based formulas are essential in managing severe food allergies and metabolic disorders in infants and children. Demand is rising due to increased awareness among healthcare professionals and parents, though high costs and limited insurance coverage pose challenges.
With rising infant nutrition needs and increasing cases of food allergies, the amino acid-based formula market offers investment opportunities in local production, distribution, and brand development to meet growing consumer demand.
The government regulates infant and specialized nutritional formulas through the Milk Code and related FDA regulations. Policies ensure the safety, quality, and proper labeling of amino acid-based formulas, which are often used for infants with allergies or metabolic disorders. The DOH monitors distribution and marketing practices, especially in public hospitals, while PhilHealth provides partial coverage for specialized nutrition products in some cases.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Overview |
3.1 Philippines Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Nature, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Formula Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about the benefits of amino acid-based formulas for infant nutrition |
4.2.2 Rising demand for specialized infant formula products due to health concerns and allergies |
4.2.3 Growing infant population and rising disposable income in the Philippines |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations and approval processes for infant nutrition products |
4.3.2 Competition from traditional infant formula products and breastfeeding promotion campaigns |
5 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Trends |
6 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market, By Types |
6.1 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market, By Nature |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Revenues & Volume, By Nature, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Revenues & Volume, By Organic, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Revenues & Volume, By Conventional, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market, By Form |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Revenues & Volume, By Powder, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market, By Formula Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Revenues & Volume, By Standard Infant Formula, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Revenues & Volume, By Follow-on Infant Formula, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Revenues & Volume, By Toddler Infant Formula, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Revenues & Volume, By Special Infant Formula, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Revenues & Volume, By Hypermarkets/Supermarkets, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.4 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmacy and Drug Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.5 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Revenues & Volume, By Independent Small Grocers, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.6 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Retail, 2021- 2031F |
7 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of healthcare professionals recommending amino acid-based formulas |
8.2 Rate of adoption of specialized infant formula products in the Philippines |
8.3 Growth in the number of retail outlets stocking amino acid-based formulas |
9 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Opportunity Assessment, By Nature, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Opportunity Assessment, By Formula Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Philippines Amino Acid Based Formula Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |