Global Protein Ingredients Market Size & Outlook

The global protein ingredients market size was estimated at USD 52,632.8 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 85,840.0 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$52,632.8
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$85,840.0
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
5.6%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global protein ingredients market highlights

  • The global protein ingredients market generated a revenue of USD 52,482.4 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 84,353.0 million by 2033.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2033) of 5.5% by 2033.
  • In terms of segment, animal/dairy protein accounted for a revenue of USD 37,222.8 million in 2024.
  • Insect Protein is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, India is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2033.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 52,482.4 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 84,353.0 million
Growth rate5.5% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
Largest segmentAnimal/dairy protein
Fastest growing segmentInsect Protein
Historical data covered2021 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPlant Protein, Animal/Dairy Protein, Microbe-based Protein, Insect Protein

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 37.4% of the global protein ingredients market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • By country, India is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 5,214.8 million by 2033.

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Protein Ingredients Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Kewpie Corp View profile 15453 4-13, Shibuya 1-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 150-0002 http://www.kewpie.co.jp
Tessenderlo Group NV View profile 7242 Troonstraat 130 Rue du Trone, Brussels, Belgium, 1050 https://www.tessenderlo.com
CHS Inc Pref Share View profile - 5500 Cenex Drive, Inver Grove Heights, MN, United States, 55077 https://www.chsinc.com
Nagase & Co Ltd View profile 7220 5-1, Nihonbashi-Kobunacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 103-8355 http://www.nagase.co.jp
The Scoular Company View profile 1001-5000 Omaha, Nebraska, United States, North America http://www.scoular.com/
Burcon NutraScience Corp View profile 26 1946 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6J 1Z2 https://www.burcon.ca
Puris View profile 101-250 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, North America https://puris.com/
NutriPea View profile 101-250 Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada, North America https://www.nutripea.com
Givaudan SA View profile 16263 Chemin de la Parfumerie 5, Vernier, Switzerland, 1214 https://www.givaudan.com
Bunge Global SA View profile 23000 1391 Timberlake Manor Parkway, Chesterfield, MO, United States, 63017 https://www.bunge.com
Cargill View profile 10001+ Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, North America http://www.cargill.com
Suedzucker AG View profile 19655 Maximilianstrasse 10, Mannheim, Germany, 68165 https://www.suedzucker.de
Ingredion Inc View profile 11600 5 Westbrook Corporate Center, Westchester, IL, United States, 60154 https://www.ingredion.com
Tate & Lyle PLC View profile 4591 5 Marble Arch, London, United Kingdom, W1H 7EJ https://www.tateandlyle.com
Kerry Group PLC Class A View profile 21000 Prince's Street, Tralee, Kerry, Ireland, V92 EH11 https://www.kerry.com
DuPont de Nemours Inc View profile 24000 974 Centre Road, Building 730, Wilmington, DE, United States, 19805 https://www.dupont.com
Archer-Daniels Midland Co View profile 41802 77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 4600, Chicago, IL, United States, 60601 https://www.adm.com
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC View profile 40000 103-105 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom, SL1 3UH https://www.reckitt.com
Glanbia PLC View profile 5534 Ring Road, Glanbia House, Kilkenny, Ireland, R95 E866 https://www.glanbia.com
Koninklijke DSM NV View profile 20682 Het Overloon 1, P.O. Box 6500, Heerlen, LI, Netherlands, 6411 TE https://www.dsm.com

Global protein ingredients market outlook

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Animal/dairy protein was the largest segment with a revenue share of 70.92% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global protein ingredients market based on plant protein, animal/dairy protein, microbe-based protein, insect protein covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


  • Global Protein Ingredients Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Plant Protein
      • Cereals
        • Wheat
          • Wheat Protein Concentrates
          • Wheat Protein Isolates
          • Textured Wheat Protein
          • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
          • HMEC/HMMA Wheat Protein
        • Rice
          • Rice Protein Isolates
          • Rice Protein Concentrates
          • Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
          • Others Rice
        • Oats
          • Oat Protein Concentrates
          • Oat Protein Isolates
          • Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
        • Others Cereals
      • Legumes
        • Soy
          • Soy Protein Concentrates
          • Soy Protein Isolates
          • Textured Soy Protein
          • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
          • HMEC/HMMA Soy Protein
        • Pea
          • Pea Protein Concentrates
          • Pea Protein Isolates
          • Textured Pea Protein
          • Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
          • HMEC/HMMA Pea Protein
        • Lupine
        • Chickpea
        • Others Legumes
      • Roots
        • Potato
          • Potato Protein Concentrate
          • Potato Protein Isolate
        • Maca
        • Others Roots
      • Ancient Grains
        • Hemp
        • Quinoa
        • Sorghum
        • Amaranth
        • Chia
        • Others Ancient Grains
      • Nuts & Seeds
        • Canola
        • Almond
        • Flaxseeds
        • Others Nuts & Seeds
    • Animal/Dairy Protein
      • Egg Protein
      • Milk Protein Concentrates/Isolates
      • Whey Protein Concentrates
      • Whey Protein Hydrolysates
      • Whey Protein Isolates
      • Gelatin
      • Casein/Caseinates
      • Collagen Peptides
    • Microbe-based Protein
      • Algae
      • Bacteria
      • Yeast
      • Fungi
    • Insect Protein
      • Coleoptera
      • Lepidoptera
      • Hymnoptera
      • Orthoptera
      • Hemiptera
      • Diptera
      • Others Insect Protein
  • Global Protein Ingredients Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Food & Beverages
      • Bakery & Confectionary
      • Beverages (Non-Dairy Alternatives)
      • Breakfast Cereals
      • Dairy Alternatives
        • Beverages
        • Cheese
        • Snacks
        • Others Dairy Alternatives
      • Dietary Supplements/Weight Management
      • Meat Alternatives & Extenders
        • Poultry
        • Beef
        • Pork
        • Others Meat Alternatives & Extenders
      • Snacks (Non-Dairy Alternatives)
      • Sports Nutrition
      • Others Food & Beverages
    • Infant Formulations
    • Clinical Nutrients
    • Animal Feed
    • Others Application

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