Protein Ingredients Market Size To Reach $84.35 Billion By 2033

December 2025 | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

Protein Ingredients Market Growth & Trends

The global protein ingredients market size is expected to reach USD 84.35 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 5.5% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to increasing consumer awareness regarding maintaining a healthy diet and leading an active lifestyle. In addition, the growing popularity of adopting a high protein diet as a part of weight reduction is expected to propel the demand for protein ingredients.

Increasing innovations by various manufacturers in terms of manufacturing proteins that contain a wide range of amino acids and specific functions, including energy balance, weight loss, muscle repair, and satiety, are expected to create immense growth potential for the market over the forecast period. Moreover, ascending demand for protein ingredients among women owing to the prevalence of the ‘strong not skinny’ trend as well as the rising popularity of resistance training among women are factors likely to fuel the market growth.

There has been an increase in the demand for supplements and natural prevention, a rise in the consumption of snack-based meal replacements, and growth in the consumer demand for greater ingredient traceability and authenticity. Moreover, rising demand for higher protein density in mainstream diet and growing multiple nutritional segments addressing various consumer needs on the basis of different life stages, gender, health issues, performance demands, regional diets, and regulatory framework are some of the other major trends being observed in the market.

The protein ingredients companies have been launching new products to cater to the rising demand among health-conscious consumers. For instance, in October 2018, the company DuPont launched a new protein ingredient (pea protein) under the brand TRUPRO 2000 for use in beverage applications. DuPont introduced the new product to further expand its product offerings and increase its penetration in the beverages industry.

Furthermore, in August 2019, Cargill, Incorporated invested in a U.S.-based company called Puris that is operating in the field of plant-based ingredients. A total sum of USD 75 million was invested to cater to the rising demand for pea protein ingredients in the U.S. market. Many international players are looking to make such investments to capitalize on the growing demand for pea protein. Urbanization, westernization of diets, population growth, expanding middle-class with higher disposable income, increasing frequency of exercise, and rising focus on leading an active and healthy lifestyle in the emerging economies, including China and India, are factors expected to drive the demand for protein ingredients.

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Protein Ingredients Market Report Highlights

By product, the animal/ dairy protein segment in the global protein ingredients industry accounted for a share of 67.6% in 2025. The demand for insect protein is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.4% from 2026 to 2033.
By application, the food & beverages segment accounted for a share of 59.7% in 2025. Protein ingredients for animal feed applications are projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2026 to 2033
North America dominated the global protein ingredients industry in 2025 with a share of 37.2%. The protein ingredients industry in the U.S. is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2026 to 2033.
The protein ingredients industry in the Asia Pacific is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2026 to 2033.

Protein Ingredients Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented global protein ingredients market report based on product, application, and region:

Protein Ingredients Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)

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
    - Soy Protein Concentrates
    - Soy Protein Isolates
    - Textured Soy Protein
    - Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
    - HMEC/HMMA Soy 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

Protein Ingredients Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)

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 Nutrients
Animal Feed
Others