South Africa Protein Ingredients Market Size & Outlook

The protein ingredients market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 606.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.9% is expected of South Africa protein ingredients market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$433.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$607.0
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.9%
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South Africa

South Africa protein ingredients market highlights

  • The South Africa protein ingredients market generated a revenue of USD 433.8 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 607.0 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% 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.

Protein ingredients market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 433.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 607.0 million
Growth rate4.9% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentAnimal/dairy protein
Fastest growing segmentInsect Protein
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 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, South Africa accounted for 0.9% of the global protein ingredients market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, South Africa protein ingredients market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 607.0 million by 2030.

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South Africa protein ingredients market outlook

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Animal/dairy protein was the largest segment with a revenue share of 73.88% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South 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.


  • South Africa 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
  • South Africa 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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