Middle East & Africa Protein Ingredients Market Size & Outlook

The protein ingredients market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 2,442.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.3% is expected of Middle East & Africa protein ingredients market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$1,822.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,442.8
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.3%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa

MEA protein ingredients market highlights

  • The MEA protein ingredients market generated a revenue of USD 1,822.8 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% 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, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 1,822.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,442.8 million
Growth rate4.3% (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, MEA region accounted for 3.6% 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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Middle East & Africa protein ingredients market outlook

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Animal/dairy protein was the largest segment with a revenue share of 73.89% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa 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 Middle East & Africa protein ingredients market is expected to witness steady growth in coming years on account of popularizing trends such as staying fit, weight reduction, muscle building, energyboosting, covering up the nutritional deficiency, reducing stress, muscle recovery, meal replacement, and disease prevention.

In addition, burgeoning the food & beverage industry and increasing middleclass population coupled with high-income levels are expected to drive product demand over the forecast period.

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