India Whey Protein Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033

The whey protein market in India is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 633.4 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 9.9% is expected of India whey protein market from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$266.6
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$633.4
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
9.9%
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India whey protein market highlights

  • The India whey protein market generated a revenue of USD 266.6 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 633.4 million by 2033.
  • The India market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.9% from 2025 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, whey protein concentrates (wpc) was the largest revenue generating type in 2024.
  • Whey Protein Isolates (WPI) is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Whey protein market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 266.6 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 633.4 million
Growth rate9.9% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
Largest segmentWhey protein concentrates (wpc)
Fastest growing segmentWhey Protein Isolates (WPI)
Historical data2021 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationWhey Protein Isolates (WPI), Whey Protein Hydrolysates (WPH), Whey Protein Concentrates (WPC)
Key market players worldwideSaputo Inc, Glanbia PLC, Olam Group Ltd, Nestle SA, Danone SA, Abbott Laboratories, Sanofi SA, Hilmar Cheese Company, Fonterra Co-operative Group, ALPAVIT, DMK Group, Milk Specialties Group, Carbery Group, Lactalis Ingredients, Davisco Foods International, Maple Island


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, India accounted for 3.0% of the global whey protein market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • In Asia Pacific, China whey protein 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 633.4 million by 2033.

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Whey Protein Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Maple Island View profile 251-500 North Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, North America https://www.maple-island.com
Davisco Foods International View profile 251-500 Minnesota City, Minnesota, United States, North America https://www.daviscofoods.com/
Lactalis Ingredients View profile 1001-5000 Bourgbarré, Bretagne, France, Europe https://www.lactalisingredients.com
Carbery Group View profile 1001-5000 Cork, Cork, Ireland, Europe https://carbery.com/
Milk Specialties Group View profile 501-1000 Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States, North America http://www.milkspecialties.com/
DMK Group View profile 5001-10000 Zeven, Niedersachsen, Germany, Europe http://www.dmk.de/
ALPAVIT View profile 11-50 Kempten, Bayern, Germany, Europe https://www.alpavit.de
Hilmar Cheese Company View profile 1001-5000 Hilmar, California, United States, North America https://www.hilmarcheese.com
Fonterra Co-operative Group View profile 10001+ Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, Oceania http://fonterra.com
Olam Group Ltd View profile 82300 7 Straits View, Marina One East Tower, No. 20-01, Singapore, Singapore, 018936 https://www.olamgroup.com
Saputo Inc View profile 19200 6869 Metropolitain Boulevard East, St-Leonard, Montreal, QC, Canada, H1P 1X8 https://www.saputo.com
Glanbia PLC View profile 5534 Ring Road, Glanbia House, Kilkenny, Ireland, R95 E866 https://www.glanbia.com
Danone SA View profile 88843 17, Boulevard Haussmann, Paris, France, 75009 https://www.danone.com
Nestle SA View profile 270000 Avenue Nestle 55, Vevey, Switzerland, CH-1800 https://www.nestle.com
Sanofi SA View profile 87994 46, avenue de la Grande Armée, Paris, France, 75017 https://www.sanofi.com
Abbott Laboratories View profile 114000 100 Abbott Park Road, Abbott Park, IL, United States, 60064-6400 https://www.abbottinvestor.com

India whey protein market outlook

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Whey protein concentrates (wpc) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 45.2% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the India whey protein market based on whey protein isolates (wpi), whey protein hydrolysates (wph), whey protein concentrates (wpc) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


Rise in health awareness among people coupled with increasing number of fitness clubs in India is predicted to drive the market of whey protein over the next few years. Remarkable growth of food & beverages industry in India and increase in purchasing power parity of consumers are expected to boost the demand for healthy and functional foods rich in protein content.

Augmented demand for nutritional food & beverages among customers in India is projected to positively impact the whey protein market over the forecast period.

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