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Protein Ingredients Market Research Report- Forecast to 2022
2 Market Overview
The protein ingredients market is projected to reach 5,547.12 KT by 2022, at a CAGR of 3.87% from 2017, in terms
of market volume. Europe and North America are the major consumers of protein ingredients with Asia Pacific
emerging as growing consumers. Increase in demand in overall health and wellness products with protein rich foods
and beverages is driving higher demand for protein ingredients market.
Whey and soy are currently the largest protein ingredients with more than 35% of the market. Protein sources like
soybean, whey and casein are fast emerging as alternatives in protein ingredients market. Soybean and whey is
projected to dominate the protein ingredient sources with more than 40% by 2022. Increase in food safety issues
related to animal protein, consumers are likely to shift more towards plant proteins like soybean, pea and canola.
South America is a major exporter of soybean in the year 2017. Soy protein is emerging as a majorly consumed
plant protein, especially for those who are sensitive to dairy or are looking for a vegetarian/vegan protein options.
High protein content along with other nutrient benefits such as potassium, zinc, iron and essential amino acids for
recovery is supporting soy protein market.
The reports also cover country level analysis:
North America
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Canada
Mexico
Europe
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Germany
U.K.
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia – Pacific
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China
Thailand
India
Australia
Rest of APAC
RoW
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South America
Middle East
Africa
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