| Product Code: ETC9971499 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, the United States continued to import nipple shields primarily from Metropolitan France, China, Brazil, Hungary, and Malaysia. The market concentration, as measured by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), remained at a moderate level, indicating a competitive landscape. Despite a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period 2020-2024 stood at a healthy 13.1%, reflecting sustained demand for nipple shields in the US market. The diverse mix of exporting countries suggests a robust supply chain supporting the importation of these products.

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 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Overview |
3.1 United States (US) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Size, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about breastfeeding benefits and techniques |
4.2.2 Rising demand for breastfeeding accessories due to health consciousness |
4.2.3 Growing number of working mothers seeking breastfeeding solutions |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited availability of high-quality, durable nipple shields |
4.3.2 Lack of standardized regulations for nipple shield manufacturing |
4.3.3 Cultural barriers and taboos associated with breastfeeding in public |
5 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Trends |
6 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market, By Types |
6.1 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Revenues & Volume, By Regular Nipple Shield, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Revenues & Volume, By Contact Nipple Shield, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market, By Size |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Revenues & Volume, By 16 mm, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Revenues & Volume, By 21 mm, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Revenues & Volume, By 24 mm, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market, By End-use |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Revenues & Volume, By Hospitals, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Revenues & Volume, By Outpatient Facilities, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Revenues & Volume, By Home Care, 2021- 2031F |
7 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in online searches for nipple shield products |
8.2 Number of breastfeeding support groups and lactation consultants in the US |
8.3 Rate of adoption of innovative nipple shield designs and materials |
9 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Opportunity Assessment, By Size, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United States (US) Nipple Shields Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |