Protein Ingredients Industry Overview

The global protein ingredients market size is expected to reach USD 122.17 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 5.8% 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.

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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 Segmentation

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

Protein Ingredients Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Plant Proteins
  • 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
      • Pea Protein Concentrates
      • Pea Protein Isolates
      • Textured Pea Protein
      • Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
      • HMEC/HMMA Pea Protein
    • Lupine
    • Chickpea
    • Others
  • Roots
    • Potato
      • Potato Protein Concentrate
      • Potato Protein Isolate
    • Maca
    • Others
  • Ancient Grains
    • Ancient Wheat
    • Quinoa
    • Sorghum
    • Amaranth
    • Chia
    • Millet
    • Others
  • Nuts & Seeds
    • Canola
      • Canola Protein Isolates
      • Hydrolyzed Canola Protein
      • Others
    • Almond
    • Flaxseeds
    • Others
  • Animal/Dairy Proteins
    • 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
    • Hymenoptera
    • Orthoptera
    • Hemiptera
    • Diptera
    • Others

Protein Ingredients Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Food & Beverages
  • Bakery & Confectionary
  • Beverages
  • Breakfast Cereals
  • Dairy Alternatives (cheese, desserts, snacks, others)
  • Dietary Supplements/Weight Management
  • Meat Alternatives & Extenders
  • Snacks
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Others
• Infant Formulations
• Clinical Nutrition
• Animal Feed
• Others

Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
• Central and South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
• Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia

Key Companies profiled:

• DuPont
• Rousselot
• ADM
• Burcon
• Tessenderlo Group
• Kewpie Corporation
• Roquette Freres
• The Scoular Company
• CHS, Inc.
• Mead Johnson & Company, LLC
• CropEnergies AG
• Fonterra Co-Operative Group
• Bunge Limited
• Cargill, Incorporated
• MGP
• Ingredion
• Kerry Inc.
• Givaudan
• Axiom Foods
• Tate & Lyle
• Puris
• DSM
• Glanbia Plc
• Louis Dreyfus Company
• Barentz
• Nutri-Pea
• Prinova Group LLC

Recent Developments

• At Vitafoods held in April 2023, Darling Ingredients’ health brand Rousselot showcased its collagen peptides solution PEPTAN® for holistic well-being benefits. The premium protein-based ingredient provides multiple science-backed health benefits with nifty formulation properties.
• In June 2023, Roquette unveiled the new food innovation center, in Lestrem, France. This center will include a sensory analysis laboratory, a demonstration kitchen, and collaborative labs for pilot-scale testing of various plant-based ingredients.
• In May 2023, Burcon NutraScience Corporation, a global manufacturer of plant-based proteins for the F&B industry, announced its strategic initiative called Burcon 2.0. The Burcon 2.0 strategy will offer pilot-scale plant protein processing as a service.
• In April 2023, Burcon announced its plans to acquire Merit Functional Foods (Merit). Earlier in January 2023, Burcon was granted a patent for pea protein, which protected and maintained its pea protein licensee, Merit, with marketplace differentiation.
• In February 2023, Roquette entered a collaborative project with Eurial, Agri Obtentions, Greencell, the Université Lumière Lyon 2, and INRAE to develop AlinOVeg, which French plant-based (fava bean and peas) protein extraction and product development. Furthermore, in January 2023 Roquette invested in DAIZ Inc. to develop disruptive solutions in the healthy plant protein foods sector.
• In January 2022, Rousselot announced the expansion of its porcine collagen production capacity at the Ghent facility.

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