U.S. Whey Protein Market Size & Outlook, 2022-2030

The whey protein market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 2,934.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 10.4% is expected of the United States whey protein market from 2023 to 2030.

Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$1,325.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,934.8
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
10.4%
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U.S. whey protein market highlights

  • The U.S. whey protein market generated a revenue of USD 1,325.4 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 2,934.8 million by 2030.
  • The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.4% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, whey protein concentrates (wpc) was the largest revenue generating type in 2022.
  • 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 2022USD 1,325.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,934.8 million
Growth rate10.4% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentWhey protein concentrates (wpc)
Fastest growing segmentWhey Protein Isolates (WPI)
Historical data2017 - 2021
Base year2022
Forecast period2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationWhey Protein Isolates (WPI), Whey Protein Concentrates (WPC), Whey Protein Hydrolysates (WPH)
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, U.S. accounted for 20.5% of the global whey protein market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In North America, U.S. whey protein market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • U.S. is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 2,934.8 million by 2030.

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Whey protein concentrates (wpc) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 40.89% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. whey protein market based on whey protein isolates (wpi), whey protein concentrates (wpc), whey protein hydrolysates (wph) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.


The U.S. whey protein market has witnessed a considerable increase in consumption of animal proteins in the recent past.

A further increase in animal protein consumption is anticipated over the next few years. Significant demand for animal-based protein in domestic market is expected to propel the whey protein market in the U.S.

Initiatives taken to strengthen the supply chain are projected to positively impact the animal proteins market in the U.S. over the forecast period.

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