Global Protein Ingredients Market Size & Outlook

The global protein ingredients market size was estimated at USD 50,088.6 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 72,495.9 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$50,088.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$72,495.9
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
5.4%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global protein ingredients market highlights

  • The global protein ingredients market generated a revenue of USD 50,088.6 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 72,495.9 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 5.4% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, animal/dairy protein accounted for a revenue of USD 34,800.6 million in 2023.
  • Insect Protein is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, India is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 50,088.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 72,495.9 million
Growth rate5.4% (CAGR from 2024 to 2030)
Largest segmentAnimal/dairy protein
Fastest growing segmentInsect Protein
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPlant Protein, Animal/Dairy Protein, Microbe-based Protein, Insect Protein

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 37.5% of the global protein ingredients market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, India is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 4,291.7 million by 2030.

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Protein ingredients market segmentation & scope
Orthoptera
Hymnoptera
Coleoptera
Lepidoptera
Hemiptera
Diptera
Others
Egg Protein
Whey Protein Concentrates
Collagen Peptides
Whey Protein Isolates
Gelatin
Whey Protein Hydrolysates
Casein/Caseinates
Milk Protein Concentrates/Isolates
Lupine
Others
Pea
Pea Protein Concentrates
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
Pea Protein Isolates
Textured Pea Protein
HMEC/HMMA Pea Protein
Soy
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Soy Protein Isolates
Textured Soy Protein
HMEC/HMMA Soy Protein
Soy Protein Concentrates
Chickpea
Others
Potato Protein Isolate
Potato Protein Concentrate
Maca
HMEC/HMMA Wheat Protein
Wheat Protein Isolates
Wheat Protein Concentrates
Textured Wheat Protein
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Rice Protein Isolates
Rice Protein Concentrates
Others
Oat Protein Concentrates
Oat Protein Isolates
Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
Others
Others
Hemp
Amaranth
Chia
Quinoa
Sorghum
Almond
Flaxseeds
Others
Canola
Fungi
Algae
Bacteria
Yeast
Bakery & Confectionary
Dietary Supplements/Weight Management
Beef
Others
Poultry
Pork
Sports Nutrition
Snacks
Beverages
Cheese
Others
Beverages (Non-Dairy Alternatives)
Breakfast Cereals
Others
Snacks (Non-Dairy Alternatives)
Animal Feed
Infant Formulations
Clinical Nutrition
Others

Protein Ingredients Market Companies

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Global protein ingredients market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to protein ingredients market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Animal/dairy protein was the largest segment with a revenue share of 69.48% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global 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.


  • Global Protein Ingredients Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Insect Protein
      • Orthoptera
      • Hymnoptera
      • Coleoptera
      • Lepidoptera
      • Hemiptera
      • Diptera
      • Others
    • Animal/Dairy Protein
      • Egg Protein
      • Whey Protein Concentrates
      • Collagen Peptides
      • Whey Protein Isolates
      • Gelatin
      • Whey Protein Hydrolysates
      • Casein/Caseinates
      • Milk Protein Concentrates/Isolates
    • Plant Protein
      • Legumes
        • Lupine
        • Others
        • Pea
          • Pea Protein Concentrates
          • Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
          • Pea Protein Isolates
          • Textured Pea Protein
          • HMEC/HMMA Pea Protein
        • Soy
          • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
          • Soy Protein Isolates
          • Textured Soy Protein
          • HMEC/HMMA Soy Protein
          • Soy Protein Concentrates
        • Chickpea
      • Roots
        • Others
        • Potato
          • Potato Protein Isolate
          • Potato Protein Concentrate
        • Maca
      • Cereals
        • Wheat
          • HMEC/HMMA Wheat Protein
          • Wheat Protein Isolates
          • Wheat Protein Concentrates
          • Textured Wheat Protein
          • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
        • Rice
          • Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
          • Rice Protein Isolates
          • Rice Protein Concentrates
          • Others
        • Oats
          • Oat Protein Concentrates
          • Oat Protein Isolates
          • Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
        • Others
      • Ancient Grains
        • Others
        • Hemp
        • Amaranth
        • Chia
        • Quinoa
        • Sorghum
      • Nuts & Seeds
        • Almond
        • Flaxseeds
        • Others
        • Canola
    • Microbe-based Protein
      • Fungi
      • Algae
      • Bacteria
      • Yeast
  • Global Protein Ingredients Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Food & Beverages
      • Bakery & Confectionary
      • Dietary Supplements/Weight Management
      • Meat Alternatives & Extenders
        • Beef
        • Others
        • Poultry
        • Pork
      • Sports Nutrition
      • Dairy Alternatives
        • Snacks
        • Beverages
        • Cheese
        • Others
      • Beverages (Non-Dairy Alternatives)
      • Breakfast Cereals
      • Others
      • Snacks (Non-Dairy Alternatives)
    • Animal Feed
    • Infant Formulations
    • Clinical Nutrition
    • Others

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