APAC Breast Pumps Market

APAC Breast Pumps Market Size (2024 to 2029)

The size of the Breast Pumps market in the Asia Pacific is forecasted to grow USD 205.34 million by 2029 from USD 143.03 million in 2024, registering a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period.

The hectic lifestyle of today's working mothers necessitates specialized medical equipment known as breast pumps. Growing women's employment rate is the primary driver behind the progress of technology in the healthcare sector.

These technologies can isolate and collect breast milk while preserving its nutritional content. It allows the mother to collect milk while at work and then breastfeed the baby with the milk preserved in bottles.Breast pumps are more popular and are becoming important medical equipment. Other factors driving the market growth are the increase in the number of milk banks, market players, and the government taking initiatives to improve and invest more in developing healthcare infrastructure. 

The various governments across the region are taking initiatives to create awareness among women about the benefits and importance of breastfeeding to the baby, which positively influences the demand for market growth.  In addition, technological advancements in the design and effectiveness of breast pumps are another prominent factor boosting the adoption. For instance, the introduction of double pumping 2-phase expression technology supports market growth. These devices are likely to extract and collect breast milk while preserving its nutritional value. It enables the mother to collect milk while at work and then breastfeed the baby using milk stored in bottles. Moreover, the benefits include reducing time and providing maximum comfort; therefore, the technology makes the women shift from breastfeeding and pumping. 

However, the availability of breast milk replacements, the high cost associated with the breast pump, problems related to fertility, and lack of awareness are the factors negatively impacting the market growth. Also, some developing and underdeveloped countries are still struggling with women's employment rates and getting newer technologies. Therefore, the breast pumps are yet to fully enter and generate demand in those markets. In addition, government policies criminalize breast pumps in some areas like Australia, restricting the market’s growth.

Impact Of Covid-19 On The Apac Breast Pumps Market

The COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in a scarcity of vital life-saving medical instruments and gadgets, as well as a slew of other critical medical supplies that can assist stem the pandemic's spread. In addition, the pandemic has affected the demand and supply chain of the raw materials, which added more anxiety and worry to the existing stressful condition in breastfeeding. Due to which the availability of a wide range of equipment such as nipple care items, breast pumps, breast milk bottles, nipple shields, and breast shells has drastically decreased since the lockdown was enforced and production units came to a standstill.

This research report on the APAC Breast Pumps market has been segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories.

Breast Pumps Market Analysis By Product Type 

• Closed

• Open

Breast Pumps Market Analysis By Application

• Personal Use Pumps

• Healthcare/hospital Grade Pumps

Breast Pumps Market Analysis By Technology

• Battery Powered

• Manual

• Electric

Breast Pumps Market Analysis By Country

• India
• China
• Japan
• South Korea
• Australia
• New Zealand
• Thailand
• Malaysia
• Vietnam
• Philippines
• Indonesia
• Singapore
• Rest of APAC

Regionally, the Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing market and is likely to continue its growth streak in the forecast period. Moreover, in the sector of mechanical medical devices, the Indian breast pumps market is emerging as one of the fastest-growing markets during the forecast period. With the world's second-largest economy, the China breast pumps market is anticipated to reach a market size of USD 205.34 million by 2029, representing a 5% CAGR during the forecast period. However, selling human items like breast pumps is illegal in Australia, making establishing a formal milk bank system. So today, there are only five banks in Australia, and only one distributes milk to the general population.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

Companies playing a significant role in the APAC Breast pumps market profiled in this report are Pigeon Group (Pigeon Corporation), Koninklijke Philips N.V., Ameda, Inc., Ardo Medical Ag, Evenflo Feeding, Inc. Other players in the market are Mayborn Group Limited (Shanghai Jahwa Co. Ltd), Spectra Baby USA, Albert Manufacturing USA (Albert Group), Hygeia Health, and others.