Breast Pump Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Technology (Manual and Automatic (Electric/Battery-Powered)), By Application (Hospital Grade and Consumer Grade), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

The global breast pump market size was valued at USD 1.82 billion in 2023. The market is projected to grow from USD 1.96 billion in 2024 to USD 3.74 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period. North America dominated the global market with a share of 42.31% in 2023.

A breast pump is a medical device lactating women use to extract milk from their breasts. There are two kinds of devices available in the market, open-system breast pumps and closed-system breast pumps. The companies functioning in the market focus on consistent innovation and improve their product portfolio with new and proficient product offerings, such as wearable and double electric pumps, for better outcomes for lactating women. Similarly, these companies are working to enhance product awareness in the market through various collaborations across the globe.

• For instance, in January 2023, Medela collaborated with fitness trainer and global influencer Kayla Itsines to elevate the individual breastfeeding feeding journey of new parents. The move was also aimed at highlighting the critical role that breast milk plays in maternal and infant health and development.

The breast pump market growth is credited to the rising demand for advanced products, such as wearable and double electric pumps, driven by the growing birth rate and the surging women's employment rate worldwide. The surge in consciousness concerning women's health devices in developing and developed nations also propels the market's growth. Moreover, increasing focus on funding and investments by market players in research and development contributes to the global market growth.

The impact of COVID-19 resulted in a low demand for breast pumps in 2020. This was attributed to the increasing rate of direct breastfeeding, leading to a decline in the adoption of these devices during the pandemic. In 2021, the market witnessed an increase in terms of the company revenues due to an increase in product adoption. The rising product awareness and adoption in the market are expected to propel market growth during the forecast period.

Breast Pumps Market Trends

Increasing Adoption of Wearable Pumps to Boost Market Growth

In recent years, the market witnessed a trend of increasing adoption of wearable pumps. Wearable pumps are devices that users wear in a nursing bra or a hands-free pumping bra. These devices are more beneficial than traditional pumps as they don’t have cords, and lactations women can pump while working.

Furthermore, the growing focus of market players to introduce advanced wearable pumps, such as silenced wearable pumps. Key players are also collaborating with national suppliers to expand access to insurance-covered breast pumps. Such factors are expected to increase the adoption of the devices among mothers, thereby propelling the market growth in the forecast timeframe.

• For instance, in February 2023, SimpliFed collaborated with Byram Healthcare to provide new parents virtual support to navigate breast pump selection and use and for breastfeeding. SimpliFed would provide the navigation and counselling services. At the same time, Byram Healthcare, one of the largest national suppliers that is in-network for most commercial Medicaid and TRICARE plans, would offer the pumps.

• In October 2022, Momcozy launched the new S9 Pro wearable pump. It has long-lasting battery life and offers hands-free convenience and comfort for mothers.

Such a strong focus of companies on developing wearable pumps coupled with the rising adoption of these pumps among mothers is expected to provide long-term opportunities for market growth.

Breast Pump Market Growth Factors

Increasing Rate of Working Women to Increase the Adoption of Breast Pumps

There has been a substantial increase in the women's employment rate, increasing demand for these devices among working women.

• According to an article published by the House of Commons Library in 2024, around 14.40 million women were working as employees and 1.62 million were self-employed from October to December 2023 in the U.K.

Various benefits associated with these devices, such as accessibility, portability, and convenience of carrying pumped milk in a bottle in advance for comfortable feeding, are expected to increase the adoption of these devices in the near future. Moreover, it is also helpful for mothers who underwent breast surgery to feed their babies.

Furthermore, the introduction of wearable pumps by market players has increased the adoption of the devices among working women due to their portability features, allowing women to multitask.

• For instance, in September 2021, Chiaro Technology Limited (Elvie) launched Elvie Stride, a wearable pump. This product is broadly covered by insurance in the U.S.

Such developments in these pumps and the rising women's employment rate are expected to reflect a positive market growth trajectory over the forecast period.

Rapid Launch of Breast Pumps to Propel Market Growth

In recent years, the awareness of women's health devices in developed and developing countries has significantly increased the adoption of these devices among mothers, especially working mothers.

Furthermore, companies operating in the market have increased their focus on developing and launching advanced pumps for lactating women.

• For instance, in August 2023, Lansinoh launched the Lansinoh Wearable Pump to support new moms with products and resources to make their journey a little easier.


• In June 2022, Imani USA launched the Imani i1 pump in the U.S. market. It is a hospital grade pump and has a boost mode that helps empty mom's breasts to keep her milk supply up and active. 

Moreover, the increasing clinical research on these devices is expected to move product development and launches strongly in the future.

• For instance, according to an article published by the International Conference on Harmonization GCP Guideline (ICH GCP), one study was initiated in 2020 to determine the feasibility and potential benefits of a mHealth intervention to increase breast milk pumping frequency and production in mothers delivering critical ill infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care units.

Such development and launches of these devices by manufacturers are expected to increase their adoption, thereby propelling the market growth during the forecast period.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Association of Adverse Effects with Breast Pumps to Hinder Market Growth

Adverse effects of these devices that women can experience include reduced milk supply, delay in the mother's recovery after childbirth, nipple & breast tissue damage, and engorgement, which are anticipated to hamper the growth of the market during the forecast period.

Furthermore, these devices can harm the growth of the baby as bottle feeding can decay the baby's teeth, deplete the nutrients of breast milk, and also there are chances of milk contamination.

• For instance, according to an article published by Elsevier B.V. in 2022, in the Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) dataset, 66.0% of pump devices had malfunctioned. Thus, these issues potentially cause infection and damage, reducing the quality of life.

Such potential adverse effects associated with these products are expected to limit the market growth in the near future.

Breast Pump Market Segmentation Analysis

By Technology Analysis

Automatic (Electric/Battery-powered) Segment to Hold a Major Share due to Rapid Introduction of Wearable Pumps

Based on technology, the market is segmented into manual and automatic (electric/battery-powered).

In 2023, the automatic (electric/battery-powered) segment held the largest market share and was predicted to extend at the highest CAGR during the forecast period, 2024-2032. The growth can be credited to factors such as stronger suction power and its ability to the expression of more breast milk in a shorter time period. Furthermore, the growing number of working women and increasing launches of advanced automatic pumps, such as silent wearable pumps, are anticipated to propel the segment in the forecast timeframe.

• For instance, in April 2023, Medela launched a hands-free smart breast pump that uses Nordic’s nRF52832 Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth L.E.) system-on-chip (SoC) to track pumping sessions.

Such introduction of advanced automatic pumps is expected to strengthen the segmental growth during the forecast period.

The manual segment is expected to extend at a substantial CAGR during the forecast timeframe. The advantages associated with manual pumps, such as their low cost, portability, and high accessibility, as compared to automatic pumps are predicted to propel the segment in the long run.

By Application Analysis

Consumer Grade to Hold a Major Share due to the Increasing Adoption of Portable Pumps

Based on application, the market is segmented into hospital grade and consumer grade.

The hospital grade segment is predicted to expand at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period, 2024-2032. The high growth rate is attributed to the increasing issues related to milk lactation in women combined with surging launches of these devices by market players in developed and developing countries.

The consumer grade segment accounted for the highest market share in 2023 and is anticipated to broaden at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The highest share of this segment is due to the increasing demand for portable devices coupled with increasing launches of advanced pumps. Furthermore, the growing focus of market players to expand their footprint in the market through campaigns is expected to boost the growth of the consumer grade segment.

• In July 2021, Medela AG partnered with Good+Foundation to provide essential equipment and educational services to families in need across the U.S. The donation included Medela AG double electric pumps and a consumer grade pump. Such initiatives to increase product awareness among the population contribute to the segment's growth.

REGIONAL INSIGHTS

North America market size stood at USD 0.77 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to expand at a moderate CAGR during the forecast period. The growth is due to the quick introduction of wearable pumps, the growing adoption of electric pumps, the well-established healthcare infrastructure, and the introduction of advanced products by leading players.

Europe is projected to expand at a substantial CAGR during the forecast time period. The growth is due to the growing population of working women coupled with surging demand for advanced products. Furthermore, the surging number of campaigns by companies to increase pump cognizance is expected to boost the market in Europe.

• For instance, in September 2020, Tommee Tippee (Mayborn Group Limited) collaborated with Manifest to deliver a global communications campaign in 2021. The creative partner Manifest highlighted the innovative new product lines of these devices to the target audience of mothers.

The Asia Pacific breast pump market is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The market growth across the region is attributed to the growing awareness regarding women's health devices and the increasing adoption of these products. Furthermore, the surging focus of key companies to expand their presence in the region by launching new products are some of the factors expected to thrust the market during the forecast period.

The markets in Latin America and the Middle East & Africa regions are expected to expand at a lower CAGR in comparison with other regions during the forecast period. The growth is attributable to the factors such as the growing campaign of the non-profit organization and market players for women's health, the increasing number of births, improved healthcare infrastructure in emerging economies, and the increasing adoption of these devices.

List of Key Companies in Breast Pump Market

Presentation of Advanced Electric Products by Companies to Reinforce their Market Position

The market is consolidated due to the large market shares accounted for by key companies operating in the market.

The key companies functioning in the market are Medela AG, Koninklijke Philips N.V., and Pigeon Corporation. In 2023, these three companies together accounted for a major breast pump market share.

Medela AG's hospital grade product has been in the market for several years and has remained to perform well even with the presentation of new hospital grade products. The highest share of the company is due to its sturdy product portfolio and growing emphasis on the introduction of new advanced products in the market.

• For instance, in January 2022, Medela AG launched Solo, a new single-electric pump. It is a compact, easy-to-use single electric pump that offers more milk with more comfort and less fuss.

Additional companies with novel product presentations include Motif Medical, Bellababy Global, Microlife Corporation, Shenzhen Fitconn Technology Co., Ltd., and other small and medium-sized market players. These companies are constantly focusing on new product launches with advanced features and geographical expansions.

LIST OF KEY COMPANIES PROFILED:

• Magento, Inc. (Ameda) (U.S.)


• Medela AG (Switzerland)


• Chiaro Technology Limited (Elvie) (U.K.)


• Willow Innovations, Inc. (U.S.)


• Ardo medical AG (Switzerland)


• Freemie (U.S.)


• Evenflo Feeding, Inc. (U.S.)


• Tommee Tippee (Mayborn Group Limited) (U.K.)


• Canpol babies (Poland)


• Koninklijke Philips N.V. (Netherlands)


• Chicco (Artsana S.p.A) (Italy)


• HORIGEN (China)


• Pigeon Corporation (Japan)


• NUK USA LLC (Newell Brands) (U.S.)


• Handi-Craft Company (Dr. Brown’s) (U.S.)


• iAPOY (U.S.)


• Momcozy (U.S.)


• Hygeia (U.S.)


• Spectra Baby USA (U.S.)

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS:

• June 2022: Imani USA launched the Imani i1 pump in the U.S. market. It is a hospital-grade pump and has a boost mode that helps empty mom's breasts to keep her milk supply up and active.


• April 2022: Ardo medical A.G. launched its latest addition, the Ardo Alyssa pump. It is a double pumping device that is used as consumer grade. 


• March 2021: Ardo Medical AG.'s subsidiary, Ardo Medical, Inc., partnered with VGM Group to supply pumps and breastfeeding support products.


• September 2021: Chiaro Technology Limited (Elvie) launched Elvie Stride. It is the new smart, ultra-quiet, hands-free pump and is the first of Elvie's products to be broadly covered by insurance in the U.S.


• March 2021: Koninklijke Philips N.V. launched Philips Avent Double Electric Pump, Advanced. These devices possess innovative Natural Motion technology and a compact, portable design.


• November 2020: Spectra Baby USA launched a new line of products, including the Synergy Gold dual-powered electric pump, Simple Store feeding solution, and CaraCups wearable milk collection inserts.


• October 2020: Medela and Aeroflow Breastpumps announced a new initiative to help mothers to create their dream breastfeeding and pump room through a contest. Furthermore, in November 2020 Medela and Aeroflow announced five lucky mothers for a pump room makeover.

REPORT COVERAGE

The research report provides a detailed competitive landscape. The report provides information related to key industry developments and new product launches. In addition, the report includes the global market analysis for 2019-2032 and the impact of COVID-19 on the market. Moreover, it covers the market dynamics such as market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and trends.

Report Scope & Segmentation

ATTRIBUTE	DETAILS
Study Period	2019-2032
Base Year	2023
Estimated Year	2024
Forecast Period	2024-2032
Historical Period	2019-2022
Unit	Value (USD billion)
Growth Rate	CAGR of 8.4% from 2024-2032
Segmentation	By Technology Manual Automatic (Electric/Battery-powered)
By Application Hospital Grade Consumer Grade
By Geography North America (By Technology, By Application, By Country) U.S. Canada Europe (By Technology, By Application, By Country/Sub-region) Germany U.K. France Italy Spain Scandinavia Rest of Europe Asia Pacific (By Technology, By Application, By Country/Sub-region) China Japan India Australia Southeast Asia Rest of Asia Pacific Latin America (By Technology, By Application, By Country/Sub-region) Brazil Mexico Rest of Latin America Middle East & Africa (By Technology, By Application, By Country/Sub-region) South Africa GCC Rest of Middle East & Africa