China Protein Ingredients Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033

The protein ingredients market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 7,465.8 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 6.7% is expected of China protein ingredients market from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$4,164.9
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$7,465.8
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
6.7%
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China protein ingredients market, 2021-2033 (US$M)

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China protein ingredients market highlights

  • The China protein ingredients market generated a revenue of USD 4,153.0 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 7,336.5 million by 2033.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2025 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, animal/dairy protein was the largest revenue generating product in 2024.
  • Insect Protein is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Protein ingredients market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 4,153.0 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 7,336.5 million
Growth rate6.6% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
Largest segmentAnimal/dairy protein
Fastest growing segmentInsect Protein
Historical data2021 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPlant Protein, Animal/Dairy Protein, Microbe-based Protein, Insect Protein
Key market players worldwideDuPont de Nemours Inc, Archer-Daniels Midland Co, Burcon NutraScience Corp, Tessenderlo Group NV, Kewpie Corp, The Scoular Company, CHS Inc Pref Share, Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC, Suedzucker AG, Bunge Global SA, Cargill, Ingredion Inc, Kerry Group PLC Class A, Givaudan SA, Tate & Lyle PLC, Puris, Koninklijke DSM NV, Glanbia PLC, NutriPea, Nagase & Co Ltd


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, China accounted for 7.9% of the global protein ingredients market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • In Asia Pacific, China protein ingredients market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific 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

China protein ingredients market outlook

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Animal/dairy protein was the largest segment with a revenue share of 74.13% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the China 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.


Rising income and rapid urbanization in China have led to changes in lifestyle, which in turn has promoted the change in food consumption trends in the country. The country has witnessed a significant increase in per capita consumption of animal proteins. The rise in urban expenditure on functional and healthy food is anticipated to be the key driver of the protein ingredients market in China.

The rising development of protein ingredients by manufacturers is projected to positively impact the market expansion. For instance, in November 2021, AngelYeast Co., Ltd., a China based yeast products company, launched AngeoPro F80, a microbial protein. The product is derived from yeast and provides similar nutritional value to animal protein.

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