Latin America Protein Ingredients Market Size & Outlook

The protein ingredients market in Latin America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 3,457.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.6% is expected of Latin America protein ingredients market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$2,517.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$3,457.9
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.6%
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Latin America

Latin America protein ingredients market highlights

  • The Latin America protein ingredients market generated a revenue of USD 2,517.3 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, animal/dairy protein was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Insect Protein is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Brazil is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


Latin America data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 2,517.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 3,457.9 million
Growth rate4.6% (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
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, Latin America region accounted for 5.0% of the global protein ingredients market in 2023.
  • Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 17,138.2 million by 2030.

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Animal/dairy protein was the largest segment with a revenue share of 73.8% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Latin America 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.


The shift in consumer preference to healthier food is predicted to be one of the most prominent trends of the Central & South America food & beverages industry supporting the consumption of proteininfused foods.

The government in Chile and Brazil has mandated the labeling regulations to make consumers aware of food & beverage contents. Such initiatives are projected to influence the purchasing behavior of consumers. As a result, rising demand for healthy, high protein, and low-fat foods is likely to positively impact the protein ingredients market in Central & South America over the forecast period.

New protein product launches in the region are further accelerating the penetration of various protein ingredients in various end-use products. In August 2021, Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S launched its new product, Nutrilac FO-7875, in Argentina. Nutrilac FO-7875 is a whey protein ingredient intended for use in yogurts.

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