Alternative Protein Market, By Source (Plant-Based Proteins, Insect-Based Proteins, Microbial Fermentation based, Cell-Based Proteins, Others), By Form (Dry and Liquid), By Application (Food & Beverages, Infant Formulations, Clinical Nutrition, Animal Fee

Alternative Protein Market, By Source (Plant-Based Proteins, Insect-Based Proteins, Microbial Fermentation based, Cell-Based Proteins, Others), By Form (Dry and Liquid), By Application (Food & Beverages, Infant Formulations, Clinical Nutrition, Animal Feed, Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa)


Alternative protein market is witnessing robust growth due to various factors such as growing concern for animal welfare, impact of meat consumption on the environment, and health benefits associated with plant-based or cultivated meat. Rising popularity of veganism and flexitarians among millennials and generation z consumers has boosted demand for meat and dairy alternatives. Furthermore, technological advancements have enabled production of plant-based or cell-based meat that closely resembles animal meat in terms of taste, texture and other attributes, thus, making the switch easier for consumers.

Market Dynamics

Alternative protein market growth is driven by growing health and environmental consciousness among consumers. People are increasingly adopting vegan or flexitarian diets to reduce the risk of lifestyle diseases, cut calories and lessen the environmental impact of animal agriculture. However, high production costs and limited availability of cultivated meat can inhibit fast commercialization. Technology companies are making significant investments in cell-based meat production to reduce costs and launch viable commercial products. Factors like reduced costs, improved taste and texture of products, growing environmental urgency can present significant opportunities for market players in the near future.

Key features of the study
  • This report provides in-depth analysis of the global alternative protein market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2024–2031), considering 2023 as the base year
  • It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
  • It profiles key players in the global alternative protein market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
  • Key companies covered as a part of this study include ADM, Cargill Inc., Lightlife Foods, Inc., Impossible Foods Inc., International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc., Ingredion Inc., Kerry Group, Glanbia plc, Bunge Limited, Axiom Foods Inc., Tate & Lyle PLC, SunOpta Inc.
  • Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
  • Global alternative protein market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
  • Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global alternative protein market
Market Segmentation
  • By Source Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
  • Plant-Based Proteins
  • Insect-Based Proteins
  • Microbial Fermentation based
  • Cell-Based (Cultivated) Proteins
  • Others
  • By Form Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
  • Dry
  • Liquid
  • By Application Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
  • Food & Beverages
  • Infant Formulations
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Animal Feed
  • Others
  • Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • Spain
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • ASEAN
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
  • GCC Countries
  • Israel
  • Rest of Middle East
  • Africa
  • South Africa
  • North Africa
  • Central Africa
  • Key Players Insights
  • ADM
  • Cargill Inc.
  • Lightlife Foods, Inc.
  • Impossible Foods Inc.
  • International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
  • Ingredion Inc.
  • Kerry Group
  • Glanbia plc
  • Bunge Limited
  • Axiom Foods Inc.
  • Tate & Lyle PLC
  • SunOpta Inc.


1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Alternative Protein Market, By Source
Alternative Protein Market, By Form
Alternative Protein Market, By Application
Alternative Protein Market, By Region
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER’s Analysis
Merger and Acquisition Scenario
Key Development
Industry Trends
4. Alternative Protein Market, By Source, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2024 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
Segment Trends
Plant-Based Proteins
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Insect-Based Proteins
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Microbial Fermentation based
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Cell-Based (Cultivated) Proteins
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
5. Alternative Protein Market, By Form, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2024 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
Segment Trends
Dry
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Liquid
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
6. Alternative Protein Market, By Application, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2024 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
Segment Trends
Food & Beverages
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Infant Formulations
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Clinical Nutrition
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Animal Feed
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
7. Alternative Protein Market, By Region, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share (%) Analysis, 2024,2027 & 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2020 - 2031, (USD Bn)
Regional Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Form, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Form, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Form, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Form, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Form, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East
Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Form, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2019 - 2031, (USD Bn)
South Africa
North Africa
Central Africa
8. Competitive landscape
ADM
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Cargill Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Lightlife Foods, Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Impossible Foods Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Ingredion Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Kerry Group
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Glanbia plc
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Bunge Limited
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Axiom Foods Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Tate & Lyle PLC
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
SunOpta Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
9. Analyst Recommendations
Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map
10. References and Research Methodology
References
Research Methodology
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