Global Meat Substitutes Market Size & Outlook

The meat substitutes industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 234,656.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 43.4% is expected of the worldwide meat substitutes industry from 2024 to 2030.

Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$18,777.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$234,656.4
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
43.4%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global meat substitutes market highlights

  • The global meat substitutes market generated a revenue of USD 18,777.1 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 234,656.4 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 43.4% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, plant-based protein accounted for a revenue of USD 11,727.2 million in 2023.
  • Mycoprotein is the most lucrative source segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Europe was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 18,777.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 234,656.4 million
Growth rate43.4% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPlant-based protein
Fastest growing segmentMycoprotein
Historical data covered2017 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPlant-based Protein, Mycoprotein, Soy-based


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 33.8% of the global meat substitutes market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, U.S. is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 42,728.3 million by 2030.

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plant-based protein was the largest segment with a revenue share of 62.45% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global meat substitutes market based on plant-based protein, mycoprotein, soy-based covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.


Manufacturers are using emerging technologies to mimic animal fat in plant based meat and to provide enhanced quality, texture and taste. Companies including Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods are heavily investing in R&D and technology development to create their products. For instance, Impossible Foods uses a genetically engineered strain of yeast to create soy leghemoglobin, which aids in creating a meaty flavor.

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Global meat substitutes market statistics, by region, 2017-2030 (US$M)

Top 10 countries: Meat substitutes market size, 2023 (USD Million)

Top 10 countries: Meat substitutes market size, 2023 (USD Million)

Global meat substitutes market, by region, 2023 (US$M)

Global meat substitutes market statistics, by region, 2017-2030 (US$M)

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