China Protein Supplements Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033

The protein supplements market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 3,397.5 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 12.6% is expected of China protein supplements market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$1,356.9
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$3,397.5
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
12.6%
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China

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China protein supplements market highlights

  • The China protein supplements market generated a revenue of USD 1,356.9 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 3,397.5 million by 2033.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.6% from 2026 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, animal based was the largest revenue generating source in 2025.
  • Plant Based is the most lucrative source segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Protein supplements market data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 1,356.9 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 3,397.5 million
Growth rate12.6% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentAnimal based
Fastest growing segmentPlant Based
Historical data2021 - 2024
Base year2025
Forecast period2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationAnimal Based, Plant Based
Key market players worldwideGlanbia PLC, MusclePharm Corp, Abbott Laboratories, PepsiCo Inc, NOW Foods, Transparent Labs, RSP Nutrition, Symrise AG, Quest Nutrition, Iovate Health Sciences International, AMCO Proteins, Nutrabolt, Dymatize Enterprises, BPI Sports, BRF SA ADR, Rousselot, Gelita AG, Hoogwegt


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, China accounted for 4.6% of the global protein supplements market in 2025.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • In Asia Pacific, China protein supplements 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 2,711.2 million by 2033.

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Protein Supplements Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Hoogwegt View profile 251-500 Arnhem, Gelderland, The Netherlands, Europe https://hoogwegt.com/
Rousselot View profile 1001-5000 Mukwonago, Wisconsin, United States, North America https://www.rousselot.com
BPI Sports View profile 51-100 Hollywood, Florida, United States, North America https://bpisports.com
Dymatize Enterprises View profile 51-100 Farmers Branch, Texas, United States, North America https://dymatize.com/
Quest Nutrition View profile 501-1000 El Segundo, California, United States, North America http://www.questnutrition.com
Nutrabolt View profile 251-500 Austin, Texas, United States, North America http://www.nutrabolt.com
Transparent Labs View profile 11-50 New York, New York, United States, North America https://www.transparentlabs.com
AMCO Proteins View profile 101-250 Burlington, New Jersey, United States, North America https://www.amcoproteins.com
RSP Nutrition View profile 11-50 Miami, Florida, United States, North America http://www.rspnutrition.com/
Gelita AG View profile 1001-5000 Eberbach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe https://www.gelita.com
BRF SA ADR View profile 96667 Avenida das Nacoes Unidas, 8501 – 1st Floor, Pinheiros, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil, 05425-070 https://www.brf-global.com
Symrise AG View profile 12435 Muhlenfeldstrasse 1, Holzminden, ST, Germany, 37603 https://www.symrise.com
NOW Foods View profile 501-1000 Bloomingdale, Illinois, United States, North America https://www.nowfoods.com
Iovate Health Sciences International View profile 251-500 Oakville, Ontario, Canada, North America http://www.iovate.com/
MusclePharm Corp View profile 21 6728 W. Sunset Road, Suite 130, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 89118 https://www.musclepharmcorp.com
PepsiCo Inc View profile 318000 700 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY, United States, 10577 https://www.pepsico.com
Glanbia PLC View profile 5534 Ring Road, Glanbia House, Kilkenny, Ireland, R95 E866 https://www.glanbia.com
Abbott Laboratories View profile 114000 100 Abbott Park Road, Abbott Park, IL, United States, 60064-6400 https://www.abbottinvestor.com

China protein supplements market outlook

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Animal based was the largest segment with a revenue share of 63.32% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the China protein supplements market based on animal based, plant based covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


The demand for protein supplements in China has been growing at a rapid pace. The rising health awareness among Chinese consumers, coupled with the increasing popularity of fitness and bodybuilding, has led to a surge in demand for protein supplements.

Supportive government initiatives, coupled with a rise in the number of younger people participating in sports, have propelled the demand for protein supplements in the country. Government initiatives such as Healthy China 2030 and National Nutrition Plan (2017-2030) are expected to promote a healthy lifestyle and sports & fitness activities, subsequently driving the demand for protein supplements in the country.

In addition, with an increasing disposable income, Chinese consumers are looking for ways to improve their overall health and well-being. Protein supplements are considered a convenient and effective way to meet daily protein requirements, especially for those with hectic lifestyles.

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