Global Protein Ingredients Market Size & Outlook

The protein ingredients industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 72,495.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5.4% is expected of the worldwide protein ingredients industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$50,088.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$72,495.9
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
5.4%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global protein ingredients market highlights

  • The global protein ingredients market generated a revenue of USD 50,088.6 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 72,495.9 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 5.4% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, animal/dairy protein accounted for a revenue of USD 34,800.6 million in 2023.
  • 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 2023.
  • Country-wise, Canada is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 50,088.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 72,495.9 million
Growth rate5.4% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentAnimal/dairy protein
Fastest growing segmentInsect Protein
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
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 37.5% of the global protein ingredients market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Canada is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1,873.2 million by 2030.

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Animal/dairy protein was the largest segment with a revenue share of 69.48% in 2023. 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 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Protein Ingredients Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • 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
        • Oats
          • Oat Protein Concentrates
          • Oat Protein Isolates
          • Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
        • Others
      • 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
      • Roots
        • Potato
          • Potato Protein Concentrate
          • Potato Protein Isolate
        • Maca
        • Others
      • Ancient Grains
        • Hemp
        • Quinoa
        • Sorghum
        • Amaranth
        • Chia
        • Others
      • Nuts & Seeds
        • Canola
        • Almond
        • Flaxseeds
        • Others
    • 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
  • Global Protein Ingredients Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Food & Beverages
      • Bakery & Confectionary
      • Beverages (Non-Dairy Alternatives)
      • Breakfast Cereals
      • Dairy Alternatives
        • Beverages
        • Cheese
        • Snacks
        • Others
      • Dietary Supplements/Weight Management
      • Meat Alternatives & Extenders
        • Poultry
        • Beef
        • Pork
        • Others
      • Snacks (Non-Dairy Alternatives)
      • Sports Nutrition
      • Others
    • Infant Formulations
    • Clinical Nutrition
    • Animal Feed
    • Others

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