Europe Breast Pump Market is expected to reach US$ 1,241.90 Mn by 2028

The electric breast pimp by technology is estimated to lead the market growth during the forecast period.

According to The Insight Partners market research study of “Europe Breast Pump Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis by Product Type, Indication, Service and Country.” The Europe breast pump market is expected to reach US$ 1,241.90 Mn in 2028 from US$ 624.78 Mn in 2020; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 10.3% from 2021 to 2028. The report highlights trends prevailing in the Europe breast pump market and the factors driving market along with those that act as hindrances.

The Europe breast pump market, based on technology is segmented into electric breast pump and manual breast pump. In 2020, the electric breast pump segment held the largest share of the market and same segment is expected to witness growth in its demand at a fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

Soaring birth rates in developed economies are contributing to the global baby boom. The increasing number of parturient women across the world are thus likely boost the demand for human milk, thereby driving the breast pumps market growth. Also, in developed countries, there is a rising number of human milk banks, which are offering great help to the mothers who face issues in producing milk in the required volumes. Among the European countries, Italy has the highest number of milk banks. Further, the milk banks offer memberships for women who can produce more milk. Many of them also work for a good cause of improving babies’ health. Further, the sterilization and pasteurization processes are important before providing the milk to babies. Increased in the awareness regarding the benefits of donating breast milk is propelling the operations at the breast or human milk banks across Europe, thereby adding to the demand for breast pumps in the region.

The onset of COVID-19 pandemic has led to a shortage of important life-saving medical tools and devices, along with many other significant medical supplies that can help curb the spread of infection, in Europe. Lockdown restrictions imposed by countries and disruptions in the operations of manufacturing units have created a gap in the supply for a broad range of devices such as nipple care products, breast pumps, breast milk storage bags, breast milk bottles, nipple shields, and breast shells. Moreover, shift in priorities from convenience products to necessary supplies, mainly the COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment tools, have led to decline in the production and sales of breast pumps to a certain extent.

Major factors driving the growth of the market include high women employment rates, increasing birth rate, and growing number of milk banks in Europe. However, the market is hindered by the working women with their childcare crisis.

Koninklijke Philips N.V., Pigeon Corporation, Ardo, Ameda Inc., Medela, Albert, and Mayborn Group Limited are among the leading companies operating in the Europe breast pump market.

The report segments in Europe Breast Pump Market as follows:

By Technology

•  Electric Breast Pump

• Single Electric Breast Pump
• Double Electric Breast Pump

•  Manual Breast Pump

By Type

•  Closed System Breast Pump
•  Open System Breast Pump

By Distribution Channel

•  Consumer Stores
•  Online Distribution

By Country

• UK
• Germany
• France
• Italy
• Spain
• Rest of Europe