U.K. Protein Ingredients Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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UK protein ingredients market highlights
- The UK protein ingredients market generated a revenue of USD 3,331.0 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 5,304.3 million by 2033.
- The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, animal/dairy protein was the largest revenue generating product in 2025.
- Insect Protein is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Protein ingredients market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 3,331.0 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 5,304.3 million |
| Growth rate | 6.1% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Animal/dairy protein |
| Fastest growing segment | Insect Protein |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Plant Protein, Animal/Dairy Protein, Microbe-based Protein, Insect Protein |
| Key market players worldwide | DuPont de Nemours Inc, Archer-Daniels Midland Co, Burcon NutraScience Corp, Tessenderlo Group NV, Kewpie Corp, The Scoular Company, CHS Inc Pref Share, Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC, Suedzucker AG, Bunge Global SA, Cargill, Ingredion Inc, Kerry Group PLC Class A, Givaudan SA, Tate & Lyle PLC, Puris, Koninklijke DSM NV, Glanbia PLC, NutriPea, Nagase & Co Ltd |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, UK accounted for 6.0% of the global protein ingredients market in 2025.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Europe, Germany protein ingredients market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Poland is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 2,084.1 million by 2033.
In the UK, food & beverage product manufacturers are focusing on formulating their products with plant proteins owing to shifting consumer preference toward vegan offerings.
For instance, as per a survey result published by the Nutrition Journal in December 2020, over 50% of surveyed participants in the UK reported the consumption of processed plant-based meat and dairy alternatives at least once a week. Thus, rising demand for alternative proteins is expected to propel the growth of the protein ingredients market in the near future.
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Publish Date: Apr 22, 2026
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Protein Ingredients Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koninklijke DSM NV | View profile | 20,682 | Het Overloon 1, P.O. Box 6500, Heerlen, LI, Netherlands, 6411 TE | www.dsm.com |
| Glanbia PLC | View profile | 5,534 | Ring Road, Glanbia House, Kilkenny, Ireland, R95 E866 | www.glanbia.com |
| Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC | View profile | 40,000 | 103-105 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom, SL1 3UH | www.reckitt.com |
| Archer-Daniels Midland Co | View profile | 41,802 | 77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 4600, Chicago, IL, United States, 60601 | www.adm.com |
| DuPont de Nemours Inc | View profile | 24,000 | 974 Centre Road, Building 730, Wilmington, DE, United States, 19805 | www.dupont.com |
| Kerry Group PLC Class A | View profile | 21,000 | Prince's Street, Tralee, Kerry, Ireland, V92 EH11 | www.kerry.com |
| Tate & Lyle PLC | View profile | 4,591 | 5 Marble Arch, London, United Kingdom, W1H 7EJ | www.tateandlyle.com |
| Ingredion Inc | View profile | 11,600 | 5 Westbrook Corporate Center, Westchester, IL, United States, 60154 | www.ingredion.com |
| Suedzucker AG | View profile | 19,655 | Maximilianstrasse 10, Mannheim, Germany, 68165 | www.suedzucker.de |
| Cargill | View profile | 10001+ | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, North America | www.cargill.com |
U.K. Protein Ingredients Market Outlook
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Animal/Dairy Protein was the largest segment with a revenue share of 62.23% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the U.K. protein ingredients market based on plant protein, animal/dairy protein, microbe-based protein, insect protein covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
In the UK, food & beverage product manufacturers are focusing on formulating their products with plant proteins owing to shifting consumer preference toward vegan offerings.
For instance, as per a survey result published by the Nutrition Journal in December 2020, over 50% of surveyed participants in the UK reported the consumption of processed plant-based meat and dairy alternatives at least once a week. Thus, rising demand for alternative proteins is expected to propel the growth of the protein ingredients market in the near future.
- U.K. Protein Ingredients Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Plant Protein
- Animal/Dairy Protein
- Microbe-based Protein
- Insect Protein
- U.K. Protein Ingredients Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Food & Beverages
- Infant Formulations
- Clinical Nutrients
- Animal Feed
- Others Application
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U.K. Protein Ingredients Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
UK protein ingredients market statistics, by product, 2021-2033 (US$M)
