China Protein Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 2.3 Billion |
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Market Size (2029) | USD 3.23 Billion |
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Largest Share by End User | Food and Beverages |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 7.06 % |
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Fastest Growing by End User | Animal Feed |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
China Protein Market Analysis
The China Protein Market size is estimated at 2.3 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 3.23 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 7.06% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
2.3 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
3.23 Billion
Market Size in 2029 (USD)
6.91 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
7.06 %
CAGR (2024-2029)
Largest Market by Source
61.29 %
value share, Plant, 2023
Immense availability, functionality, vegan protein source, and low price of soy, wheat, and pea have contributed to the country's leading position of plant proteins.
Largest Market by End User
62.24 %
value share, Food and Beverages, 2023
F&B is driven mainly by the meat and beverage sectors. The multifunctionalities of plant protein imparted in these products and the rising Chinese taste for vegan meals.
Fastest Growing Market by Source
8 %
Projected CAGR, Plant, 2024-2029
The surging demand for plant proteins, mainly pea and soy proteins, especially from beverages, snacks, bakery, and meat alternatives, aided in their fastest growth.
Fastest Growing Market by End User
9.10 %
Projected CAGR, Animal Feed, 2024-2029
Protein-enriched skin, body, and hair care products are on the rise. Players offering protein ingredients with distinct concentration as per the need is boosting the segment.
Leading Market Player
7.37 %
market share, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, 2021
Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited gained a competitive edge over other players due to its extensive product portfolio, along with its strategic moves toward innovation.
The increasing demand for protein functionalities and awareness about protein-rich diets, has led to an increased market share of food and beverage segment in the country
- The demand for proteins in the food and beverage segment is primarily driven by factors such as increasing demand for protein functionalities and awareness about protein-rich diets. In the food and beverage category, the meat/poultry/seafood and meat alternative products segment accounted for the major volume share of 36.5% in 2022, followed by the dairy and dairy alternative products segment with 17.9%. The segment is likely to outpace other applications in terms of value growth rate, with a projected CAGR of 6.83%, during the forecast period.
- The animal feed segment occupied the second-largest share of the market. The segment is anticipated to drive the market with a nominal CAGR of 8.56%, by value, during the forecast period. Plant proteins are majorly occupied in the animal feed industry as soybean meal has the highest lysine digestibility (91%) of any of the commonly available protein sources used in animal feed formulations, particularly for monogastric species. Livestock fed with high-quality soy is healthier and a richer source of protein for human consumption.
- The supplements hold a significant share of the protein market, and the sports nutrition sub-segment majorly dominates the market. It is projected to register a CAGR of 3.09%, by value, during the forecast period. The ongoing execution of China’s National Nutrition Plan (2017-2030) and the Healthy China 2030 initiative is expected to help propel sports fitness and thereby draw high demand for the protein market. In response, a growing number of younger people in China are participating in sports and going to the gym, while older people are embracing physical activities like square dancing.
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China Protein Market Trends
Animal protein consumption growth fuels opportunities for key players in the ingredients sector
- The graph given depicts the per capita consumption of animal protein in China. In the past, adults across China mainly ignored milk and dairy products (including milk protein) because they were seen as food for children or the elderly. However, this trend has changed in recent years. The nation of nearly 1,400 million people is now the second-largest consumer of dairy products in the world. China imports products from various other countries, ranging from New Zealand-based dairies to German industries. The Chinese animal protein market has witnessed a huge demand for high-quality protein ingredients from health-conscious people. The per capita consumption increased from 40 grams in 2016 to 45.1 grams in 2021.
- Organic milk protein is most widely consumed in China. The organic sector witnesses a dynamic demand, with around 57% of mothers considering organic products. Arla Foods introduced two innovative 'organic kiddies snack' concepts by using its Nutrilac range of functional protein ingredients in 2021. Fonterra launched SureProteinTM SoftBar 1000, a milk protein bar that is exceptionally soft with a relatively short chew time.
- The Chinese market is witnessing rapid growth in the demand for collagen protein in food applications. This product is already well-established and marketed in western countries. Its demand in China is being fueled by the rising awareness of the impact of beauty-oriented nutritional products. This trend is known as "oral beauty" or "beautiful eating" in China. China is the largest market for whey protein in the Asia-Pacific region. The Chinese personal care market witnessed an increase in the demand for whey protein as it is widely used in the production of various weight management and beauty products.
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China's domestic meat production increased due to the outbreak of African Swine Fever
- Meat from cattle, chicken and pig with bone, raw milk from cattle and goats, skim milk of cows, and dry whey powder make up the production of animal protein and the same data is given in the graph. The Dietary Guidance for Chinese Residents recommends a daily intake of 300 grams of dairy products. The United States exports skimmed milk powder, cheese, and whey powder, following the implementation of the Section 301 tariff exclusion. The Chinese government promotes processed dairy products, including cheese, whey, and butter, as good sources of protein.
- In 2020, milk production in China witnessed moderate growth due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was majorly due to transport restrictions and reduced dairy processing activities. The fall in production was mainly observed in small farms. Large farms were less affected due to contract farming with major dairy manufacturers. The production of most dairy products, including fluid milk, dropped by 5%-11% in 2020. China's import of fluid milk increased to 980,000 MT in 2021, as per the USDA. The European Union is the major supplier of fluid milk to China, followed by New Zealand.
- China's domestic beef production increased due to the outbreak of African Swine Fever. Beef was promoted in China as a healthy protein option in salads or processed ready-to-eat meal packs. In December 2022, China's National Conference of Agricultural and Rural Affairs decided to set an annual pork production target of 55 million metric ton for the country's five-year plan, which is approximately 35% above the current production rate. Cattle and pigs across the country account for large-scale breeding and production purposes, thereby providing sufficient raw material for collagen production.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Rising infant population and lowering breast feeding is highly driving the segment
- Healthy, functional drinks is driving the segmental growth
- The combination of distinct growth strategies is driving the industry
- Plant-based milk is highly driving the segment
- China’s high meat consumption volume is driving the sector
- Savory snacks are a current market trend
- Innovative techniques and expertise are pushing the industry
- Growing popularity of plant-based meat to support consumption
- Cake sub-sector is booming
- Breakfast cereals can target the on-the-go processed food sector
- Intensive economy is boosting the sales of premium chocolate
- Aging population to support market growth
- Multinational companies have a lot of room to grow
- Rising involvement in sports activity propelling the growth
- Cosmetics segment impacting the market growth
- China is estimated to become the world's top wheat producer
China Protein Industry Overview
The China Protein Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 18.67%. The major players in this market are Archer Daniels Midland Company, Darling Ingredients Inc., Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, FUJI OIL HOLDINGS INC. and International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (sorted alphabetically).
China Protein Market Leaders
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Darling Ingredients Inc.
Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
FUJI OIL HOLDINGS INC.
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
Other important companies include Foodchem International Corporation, Gansu Hua'an Biotechnology Group, Linxia Huaan Biological Products Co. Ltd, Luohe Wulong Gelatin Co. Ltd, Shandong Jianyuan Bioengineering Co. Ltd, Shandong Yuwang Industrial Co. Ltd, Wilmar International Ltd.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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China Protein Market News
- July 2021: Fuji Oil Holdings Inc.'s Dutch subsidiary invested in UNOVIS NCAP II Fund, which is a major fund specializing in food technologies. Fuji Oil Group aims to contribute to a sustainable society using its processing technologies of plant-based food materials to tackle the issues faced by customers worldwide.
- May 2021: Darling Ingredients Inc. announced that its Rousselot brand expanded its range of purified, pharmaceutical-grade, modified gelatins with the launch of X-Pure® GelDAT – Gelatin Desaminotyrosine.
- March 2021: Darling Ingredients entered a joint venture with Intrexon Corporation for industrial-scale production of non-pathogenic black soldier fly (BSF) larvae for use as a protein source in animal feed.
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China Protein Market Report - Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
2. INTRODUCTION
- 2.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
- 2.2 Scope of the Study
- 2.3 Research Methodology
3. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
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3.1 End User Market Volume
- 3.1.1 Baby Food and Infant Formula
- 3.1.2 Bakery
- 3.1.3 Beverages
- 3.1.4 Breakfast Cereals
- 3.1.5 Condiments/Sauces
- 3.1.6 Confectionery
- 3.1.7 Dairy and Dairy Alternative Products
- 3.1.8 Elderly Nutrition and Medical Nutrition
- 3.1.9 Meat/Poultry/Seafood and Meat Alternative Products
- 3.1.10 RTE/RTC Food Products
- 3.1.11 Snacks
- 3.1.12 Sport/Performance Nutrition
- 3.1.13 Animal Feed
- 3.1.14 Personal Care and Cosmetics
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3.2 Protein Consumption Trends
- 3.2.1 Animal
- 3.2.2 Plant
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3.3 Production Trends
- 3.3.1 Animal
- 3.3.2 Plant
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3.4 Regulatory Framework
- 3.4.1 China
- 3.5 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
4. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)
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4.1 Source
- 4.1.1 Animal
- 4.1.1.1 By Protein Type
- 4.1.1.1.1 Casein and Caseinates
- 4.1.1.1.2 Collagen
- 4.1.1.1.3 Egg Protein
- 4.1.1.1.4 Gelatin
- 4.1.1.1.5 Insect Protein
- 4.1.1.1.6 Milk Protein
- 4.1.1.1.7 Whey Protein
- 4.1.1.1.8 Other Animal Protein
- 4.1.2 Microbial
- 4.1.2.1 By Protein Type
- 4.1.2.1.1 Algae Protein
- 4.1.2.1.2 Mycoprotein
- 4.1.3 Plant
- 4.1.3.1 By Protein Type
- 4.1.3.1.1 Hemp Protein
- 4.1.3.1.2 Pea Protein
- 4.1.3.1.3 Potato Protein
- 4.1.3.1.4 Rice Protein
- 4.1.3.1.5 Soy Protein
- 4.1.3.1.6 Wheat Protein
- 4.1.3.1.7 Other Plant Protein
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4.2 End User
- 4.2.1 Animal Feed
- 4.2.2 Food and Beverages
- 4.2.2.1 By Sub End User
- 4.2.2.1.1 Bakery
- 4.2.2.1.2 Beverages
- 4.2.2.1.3 Breakfast Cereals
- 4.2.2.1.4 Condiments/Sauces
- 4.2.2.1.5 Confectionery
- 4.2.2.1.6 Dairy and Dairy Alternative Products
- 4.2.2.1.7 Meat/Poultry/Seafood and Meat Alternative Products
- 4.2.2.1.8 RTE/RTC Food Products
- 4.2.2.1.9 Snacks
- 4.2.3 Personal Care and Cosmetics
- 4.2.4 Supplements
- 4.2.4.1 By Sub End User
- 4.2.4.1.1 Baby Food and Infant Formula
- 4.2.4.1.2 Elderly Nutrition and Medical Nutrition
- 4.2.4.1.3 Sport/Performance Nutrition
5. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 5.1 Key Strategic Moves
- 5.2 Market Share Analysis
- 5.3 Company Landscape
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5.4 Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).
- 5.4.1 Archer Daniels Midland Company
- 5.4.2 Darling Ingredients Inc.
- 5.4.3 Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
- 5.4.4 Foodchem International Corporation
- 5.4.5 FUJI OIL HOLDINGS INC.
- 5.4.6 Gansu Hua'an Biotechnology Group
- 5.4.7 International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
- 5.4.8 Linxia Huaan Biological Products Co. Ltd
- 5.4.9 Luohe Wulong Gelatin Co. Ltd
- 5.4.10 Shandong Jianyuan Bioengineering Co. Ltd
- 5.4.11 Shandong Yuwang Industrial Co. Ltd
- 5.4.12 Wilmar International Ltd
6. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR PROTEIN INGREDIENTS INDUSTRY CEOS
7. APPENDIX
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7.1 Global Overview
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework
- 7.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
- 7.1.4 Market Dynamics (DROs)
- 7.2 Sources & References
- 7.3 List of Tables & Figures
- 7.4 Primary Insights
- 7.5 Data Pack
- 7.6 Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- VOLUME OF BABY FOOD AND INFANT FORMULA MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 2:
- VOLUME OF BAKERY MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 3:
- VOLUME OF BEVERAGES MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 4:
- VOLUME OF BREAKFAST CEREALS MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 5:
- VOLUME OF CONDIMENTS/SAUCES MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 6:
- VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 7:
- VOLUME OF DAIRY AND DAIRY ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 8:
- VOLUME OF ELDERLY NUTRITION AND MEDICAL NUTRITION MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 9:
- VOLUME OF MEAT/POULTRY/SEAFOOD AND MEAT ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 10:
- VOLUME OF RTE/RTC FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 11:
- VOLUME OF SNACKS MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 12:
- VOLUME OF SPORT/PERFORMANCE NUTRITION MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 13:
- VOLUME OF ANIMAL FEED MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 14:
- VOLUME OF PERSONAL CARE AND COSMETICS MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 15:
- AVERAGE PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION OF ANIMAL PROTEIN, GRAM PER DAY, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 16:
- AVERAGE PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION OF PLANT PROTEIN, GRAM PER DAY, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 17:
- ANIMAL PROTEIN RAW MATERIALS PRODUCTION, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 18:
- PLANT PROTEIN RAW MATERIALS PRODUCTION, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 19:
- VOLUME OF PROTEIN MARKET, TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 20:
- VALUE OF PROTEIN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 21:
- VOLUME OF PROTEIN MARKET BY SOURCE, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 22:
- VALUE OF PROTEIN MARKET BY SOURCE, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 23:
- VALUE SHARE OF PROTEIN MARKET BY SOURCE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 24:
- VOLUME SHARE OF PROTEIN MARKET BY SOURCE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 25:
- VOLUME OF ANIMAL PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 26:
- VALUE OF ANIMAL PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 27:
- VALUE SHARE OF ANIMAL PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 28:
- VOLUME SHARE OF ANIMAL PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 29:
- VOLUME OF CASEIN AND CASEINATES MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 30:
- VALUE OF CASEIN AND CASEINATES MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 31:
- VALUE SHARE OF CASEIN AND CASEINATES MARKET BY END USER, % CASEIN AND CASEINATES , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 32:
- VOLUME OF COLLAGEN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 33:
- VALUE OF COLLAGEN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 34:
- VALUE SHARE OF COLLAGEN MARKET BY END USER, % COLLAGEN , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 35:
- VOLUME OF EGG PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 36:
- VALUE OF EGG PROTEIN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 37:
- VALUE SHARE OF EGG PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % EGG PROTEIN , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 38:
- VOLUME OF GELATIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 39:
- VALUE OF GELATIN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 40:
- VALUE SHARE OF GELATIN MARKET BY END USER, % GELATIN , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 41:
- VOLUME OF INSECT PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 42:
- VALUE OF INSECT PROTEIN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 43:
- VALUE SHARE OF INSECT PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % INSECT PROTEIN , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 44:
- VOLUME OF MILK PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 45:
- VALUE OF MILK PROTEIN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 46:
- VALUE SHARE OF MILK PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % MILK PROTEIN , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 47:
- VOLUME OF WHEY PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 48:
- VALUE OF WHEY PROTEIN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 49:
- VALUE SHARE OF WHEY PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % WHEY PROTEIN , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 50:
- VOLUME OF OTHER ANIMAL PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 51:
- VALUE OF OTHER ANIMAL PROTEIN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 52:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER ANIMAL PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % OTHER ANIMAL PROTEIN , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 53:
- VOLUME OF MICROBIAL PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 54:
- VALUE OF MICROBIAL PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 55:
- VALUE SHARE OF MICROBIAL PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 56:
- VOLUME SHARE OF MICROBIAL PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 57:
- VOLUME OF ALGAE PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 58:
- VALUE OF ALGAE PROTEIN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 59:
- VALUE SHARE OF ALGAE PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % ALGAE PROTEIN , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 60:
- VOLUME OF MYCOPROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 61:
- VALUE OF MYCOPROTEIN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 62:
- VALUE SHARE OF MYCOPROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % MYCOPROTEIN , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 63:
- VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 64:
- VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 65:
- VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 66:
- VOLUME SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 67:
- VOLUME OF HEMP PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 68:
- VALUE OF HEMP PROTEIN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 69:
- VALUE SHARE OF HEMP PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % HEMP PROTEIN , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 70:
- VOLUME OF PEA PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 71:
- VALUE OF PEA PROTEIN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 72:
- VALUE SHARE OF PEA PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % PEA PROTEIN , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 73:
- VOLUME OF POTATO PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 74:
- VALUE OF POTATO PROTEIN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 75:
- VALUE SHARE OF POTATO PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % POTATO PROTEIN , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 76:
- VOLUME OF RICE PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 77:
- VALUE OF RICE PROTEIN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 78:
- VALUE SHARE OF RICE PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % RICE PROTEIN , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 79:
- VOLUME OF SOY PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 80:
- VALUE OF SOY PROTEIN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 81:
- VALUE SHARE OF SOY PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % SOY PROTEIN , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 82:
- VOLUME OF WHEAT PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 83:
- VALUE OF WHEAT PROTEIN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 84:
- VALUE SHARE OF WHEAT PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % WHEAT PROTEIN , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 85:
- VOLUME OF OTHER PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 86:
- VALUE OF OTHER PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 87:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % OTHER PLANT PROTEIN , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 88:
- VOLUME OF PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 89:
- VALUE OF PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 90:
- VALUE SHARE OF PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 91:
- VOLUME SHARE OF PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 92:
- VOLUME OF PROTEIN MARKET, ANIMAL FEED, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 93:
- VALUE OF PROTEIN MARKET, ANIMAL FEED, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 94:
- VALUE SHARE OF PROTEIN MARKET BY SOURCE, % ANIMAL FEED , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 95:
- VOLUME OF PROTEIN MARKET, FOOD AND BEVERAGES END USER, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 96:
- VALUE OF PROTEIN MARKET, FOOD AND BEVERAGES END USER, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 97:
- VALUE SHARE OF PROTEIN MARKET BY FOOD AND BEVERAGES END USER, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 98:
- VOLUME SHARE OF PROTEIN MARKET BY FOOD AND BEVERAGES END USER, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 99:
- VOLUME OF PROTEIN MARKET, BAKERY, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 100:
- VALUE OF PROTEIN MARKET, BAKERY, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 101:
- VALUE SHARE OF PROTEIN MARKET BY SOURCE, % BAKERY , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 102:
- VOLUME OF PROTEIN MARKET, BEVERAGES, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 103:
- VALUE OF PROTEIN MARKET, BEVERAGES, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 104:
- VALUE SHARE OF PROTEIN MARKET BY SOURCE, % BEVERAGES , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 105:
- VOLUME OF PROTEIN MARKET, BREAKFAST CEREALS, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 106:
- VALUE OF PROTEIN MARKET, BREAKFAST CEREALS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 107:
- VALUE SHARE OF PROTEIN MARKET BY SOURCE, % BREAKFAST CEREALS , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 108:
- VOLUME OF PROTEIN MARKET, CONDIMENTS/SAUCES, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 109:
- VALUE OF PROTEIN MARKET, CONDIMENTS/SAUCES, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 110:
- VALUE SHARE OF PROTEIN MARKET BY SOURCE, % CONDIMENTS/SAUCES , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 111:
- VOLUME OF PROTEIN MARKET, CONFECTIONERY, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 112:
- VALUE OF PROTEIN MARKET, CONFECTIONERY, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 113:
- VALUE SHARE OF PROTEIN MARKET BY SOURCE, % CONFECTIONERY , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 114:
- VOLUME OF PROTEIN MARKET, DAIRY AND DAIRY ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF PROTEIN MARKET, DAIRY AND DAIRY ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF PROTEIN MARKET BY SOURCE, % DAIRY AND DAIRY ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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- VOLUME OF PROTEIN MARKET, MEAT/POULTRY/SEAFOOD AND MEAT ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF PROTEIN MARKET, MEAT/POULTRY/SEAFOOD AND MEAT ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF PROTEIN MARKET BY SOURCE, % MEAT/POULTRY/SEAFOOD AND MEAT ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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- VOLUME OF PROTEIN MARKET, RTE/RTC FOOD PRODUCTS, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF PROTEIN MARKET, RTE/RTC FOOD PRODUCTS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF PROTEIN MARKET BY SOURCE, % RTE/RTC FOOD PRODUCTS , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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- VOLUME OF PROTEIN MARKET, SNACKS, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF PROTEIN MARKET, SNACKS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF PROTEIN MARKET BY SOURCE, % SNACKS , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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- VOLUME OF PROTEIN MARKET, PERSONAL CARE AND COSMETICS, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF PROTEIN MARKET, PERSONAL CARE AND COSMETICS, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF PROTEIN MARKET BY SOURCE, % PERSONAL CARE AND COSMETICS , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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- VOLUME OF PROTEIN MARKET, SUPPLEMENTS END USER, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF PROTEIN MARKET, SUPPLEMENTS END USER, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF PROTEIN MARKET BY SUPPLEMENTS END USER, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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- VOLUME SHARE OF PROTEIN MARKET BY SUPPLEMENTS END USER, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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- VOLUME OF PROTEIN MARKET, BABY FOOD AND INFANT FORMULA, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF PROTEIN MARKET, BABY FOOD AND INFANT FORMULA, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF PROTEIN MARKET BY SOURCE, % BABY FOOD AND INFANT FORMULA , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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- VOLUME OF PROTEIN MARKET, ELDERLY NUTRITION AND MEDICAL NUTRITION, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF PROTEIN MARKET, ELDERLY NUTRITION AND MEDICAL NUTRITION, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF PROTEIN MARKET BY SOURCE, % ELDERLY NUTRITION AND MEDICAL NUTRITION , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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- VOLUME OF PROTEIN MARKET, SPORT/PERFORMANCE NUTRITION, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF PROTEIN MARKET, SPORT/PERFORMANCE NUTRITION, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF PROTEIN MARKET BY SOURCE, % SPORT/PERFORMANCE NUTRITION , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, CHINA PROTEIN MARKET, 2017 - 2022
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- MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, CHINA, 2017 - 2022
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- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, CHINA PROTEIN MARKET, 2021
China Protein Industry Segmentation
Animal, Microbial, Plant are covered as segments by Source. Animal Feed, Food and Beverages, Personal Care and Cosmetics, Supplements are covered as segments by End User.
- The demand for proteins in the food and beverage segment is primarily driven by factors such as increasing demand for protein functionalities and awareness about protein-rich diets. In the food and beverage category, the meat/poultry/seafood and meat alternative products segment accounted for the major volume share of 36.5% in 2022, followed by the dairy and dairy alternative products segment with 17.9%. The segment is likely to outpace other applications in terms of value growth rate, with a projected CAGR of 6.83%, during the forecast period.
- The animal feed segment occupied the second-largest share of the market. The segment is anticipated to drive the market with a nominal CAGR of 8.56%, by value, during the forecast period. Plant proteins are majorly occupied in the animal feed industry as soybean meal has the highest lysine digestibility (91%) of any of the commonly available protein sources used in animal feed formulations, particularly for monogastric species. Livestock fed with high-quality soy is healthier and a richer source of protein for human consumption.
- The supplements hold a significant share of the protein market, and the sports nutrition sub-segment majorly dominates the market. It is projected to register a CAGR of 3.09%, by value, during the forecast period. The ongoing execution of China’s National Nutrition Plan (2017-2030) and the Healthy China 2030 initiative is expected to help propel sports fitness and thereby draw high demand for the protein market. In response, a growing number of younger people in China are participating in sports and going to the gym, while older people are embracing physical activities like square dancing.
| Source | Animal | By Protein Type | Casein and Caseinates |
| Collagen | |||
| Egg Protein | |||
| Gelatin | |||
| Insect Protein | |||
| Milk Protein | |||
| Whey Protein | |||
| Other Animal Protein | |||
| Source | Microbial | By Protein Type | Algae Protein |
| Mycoprotein | |||
| Source | Plant | By Protein Type | Hemp Protein |
| Pea Protein | |||
| Potato Protein | |||
| Rice Protein | |||
| Soy Protein | |||
| Wheat Protein | |||
| Other Plant Protein | |||
| End User | Animal Feed | ||
| Food and Beverages | By Sub End User | Bakery | |
| Beverages | |||
| Breakfast Cereals | |||
| Condiments/Sauces | |||
| Confectionery | |||
| Dairy and Dairy Alternative Products | |||
| Meat/Poultry/Seafood and Meat Alternative Products | |||
| RTE/RTC Food Products | |||
| Snacks | |||
| Personal Care and Cosmetics | |||
| Supplements | By Sub End User | Baby Food and Infant Formula | |
| Elderly Nutrition and Medical Nutrition | |||
| Sport/Performance Nutrition |
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Market Definition
- End User - The Protein Ingredients Market operates on a B2B basis. Food, Beverages, Supplements, Animal Feed, and Personal Care & Cosmetic manufacturers are considered to be end-consumers in the market studied. The scope excludes manufacturers buying liquid/dry whey to be used for application as a binding agent or thickener or other non-protein applications.
- Penetration Rate - Penetration Rate is defined as the percentage of Protein-Fortified End User Market Volume in the Overall End User Market Volume.
- Average Protein Content - Average protein content is the average protein content present per 100 g of product manufactured by all end-user companies considered under the scope of this report.
- End User Market Volume - End-user market volume is the consolidated volume of all types and forms of end-user products in the country or region.
| Keyword | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alpha-lactalbumin (α-Lactalbumin) | It is a protein that regulates the production of lactose in the milk of almost all mammalian species. |
| Amino acid | It is an organic compound that contains both amino and carboxylic acid functional groups, which are required for the synthesis of body protein and other important nitrogen-containing compounds, such as creatine, peptide hormones, and some neurotransmitters. |
| Blanching | It is the process of briefly heating vegetables with steam or boiling water. |
| BRC | British Retail Consortium |
| Bread improver | It is a flour-based blend of several components with specific functional properties designed to modify dough characteristics and give quality attributes to bread. |
| BSF | Black Soldier Fly |
| Caseinate | It is a substance produced by adding an alkali to acid casein, a derivative of casein. |
| Celiac disease | Celiac disease is an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. |
| Colostrum | It is a milky fluid that’s released by mammals that have recently given birth before breast milk production begins. |
| Concentrate | It is the least processed form of protein and has a protein content ranging from 40-90% by weight. |
| Dry protein basis | It refers to the percentage of "pure protein" present in a supplement after the water in it is completely removed through heat. |
| Dry whey | It is the product resulting from drying fresh whey which has been pasteurized and to which nothing has been added as a preservative. |
| Egg protein | It is a mixture of individual proteins, including ovalbumin, ovomucoid, ovoglobulin, conalbumin, vitellin, and vitellenin. |
| Emulsifier | It is a food additive that facilitates the blending of foods that are immiscible with one another, such as oil and water. |
| Enrichment | It is the process of addition of micronutrients that are lost during the processing of the product. |
| ERS | Economic Research Service of the USDA |
| Extrusion | It is the process of forcing soft mixed ingredients through an opening in a perforated plate or die designed to produce the required shape. The extruded food is then cut to a specific size by blades. |
| Fava | Also known as Faba, it is another word for yellow split beans. |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| Flaking | It is a process in which typically a cereal grain (like corn, wheat, or rice) is broken down into grits, cooked with flavors and syrups, and then pressed into flakes between cooled rollers. |
| Foaming agent | It is a food ingredient that makes it possible to form or maintain a uniform dispersion of a gaseous phase in a liquid or solid food. |
| Foodservice | It refers to the part of the food industry which includes businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home. It includes restaurants, school and hospital cafeterias, catering operations, and many other formats. |
| Fortification | It is the deliberate addition of micronutrients that are not found in them naturally or which are lost during processing, to improve a food product's nutritional value. |
| FSANZ | Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| FSIS | Food Safety and Inspection Service |
| FSSAI | Food Safety and Standards Authority of India |
| Gelling agent | It is an ingredient that functions as a stabilizer and thickener to provide thickening without stiffness through the formation of gel. |
| GHG | Greenhouse Gas |
| Gluten | It is a family of proteins found in grains, including wheat, rye, spelt, and barley. |
| Hemp | It is a botanical class of Cannabis sativa cultivars grown specifically for industrial or medicinal use. |
| Hydrolysate | It is a form of protein manufactured by exposing the protein to enzymes that can partially break the bonds between the protein's amino acids and break down large, complicated proteins into smaller pieces. Its processing makes it easier and quicker to digest. |
| Hypoallergenic | It refers to a substance that causes fewer allergic reactions. |
| Isolate | It is the purest and most processed form of protein which has undergone separation to obtain a pure protein fraction. It typically contains ≥ 90% of protein by weight. |
| Keratin | It is a protein that helps form hair, nails, and the outer layer of skin. |
| Lactalbumin | It is the albumin contained in milk and obtained from whey. |
| Lactoferrin | It is an iron‑binding glycoprotein that is present in the milk of most mammals. |
| Lupin | It is the yellow legume seeds of the genus Lupinus. |
| Millenial | Also known as Generation Y or Gen Y, it refers to the people born from 1981 to 1996. |
| Monogastric | It refers to an animal with a single-compartmented stomach. Examples of monogastric include humans, poultry, pigs, horses, rabbits, dogs, and cats. Most monogastric are generally unable to digest much cellulose food materials such as grasses. |
| MPC | Milk protein concentrate |
| MPI | Milk protein isolate |
| MSPI | Methylated soy protein isolate |
| Mycoprotein | Mycoprotein is a form of single-cell protein, also known as fungal protein, derived from fungi for human consumption. |
| Nutricosmetics | It is a category of products and ingredients that act as nutritional supplements to care for skin, nails, and hair natural beauty. |
| Osteoporosis | It is a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D. |
| PDCAAS | Protein digestibility-corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS) is a method of evaluating the quality of a protein based on both the amino acid requirements of humans and their ability to digest it. |
| Per-capita consumption of animal protein | It is the average amount of animal protein (such as milk, whey, gelatin, collagen, and egg proteins) that is readily available for consumption by each person in an actual population. |
| Per-capita consumption of plant protein | It is the average amount of plant protein (such as soy, wheat, pea, oat, and hemp proteins) that is readily available for consumption by each person in an actual population. |
| Quorn | It is a microbial protein manufactured using mycoprotein as an ingredient, in which the fungus culture is dried and mixed with egg albumen or potato protein, which acts as a binder, and then is adjusted in texture and pressed into various forms. |
| Ready-to-Cook (RTC) | It refers to food products that include all of the ingredients, where some preparation or cooking is required through a process that is given on the package. |
| Ready-to-Eat (RTE) | It refers to a food product prepared or cooked in advance, with no further cooking or preparation required before being eaten. |
| RTD | Ready-to-Drink |
| RTS | Ready-to-Serve |
| Saturated fat | It is a type of fat in which the fatty acid chains have all single bonds. It is generally considered unhealthy. |
| Sausage | It is a meat product made of finely chopped and seasoned meat, which may be fresh, smoked, or pickled and which is then usually stuffed into a casing. |
| Seitan | It is a plant-based meat substitute made out of wheat gluten. |
| Softgel | It is a gelatin-based capsule with a liquid fill. |
| SPC | Soy protein concentrate |
| SPI | Soy protein isolate |
| Spirulina | It is a biomass of cyanobacteria that can be consumed by humans and animals. |
| Stabilizer | It is an ingredient added to food products to help maintain or enhance their original texture, and physical and chemical characteristics. |
| Supplementation | It is the consumption or provision of concentrated sources of nutrients or other substances that are intended to supplement nutrients in the diet and is intended to correct nutritional deficiencies. |
| Texturant | It is a specific type of food ingredient that is used to control and alter the mouthfeel and texture of food and beverage products. |
| Thickener | It is an ingredient that is used to increase the viscosity of a liquid or dough and make it thicker, without substantially changing its other properties. |
| Trans fat | Also called trans-unsaturated fatty acids or trans fatty acids, it is a type of unsaturated fat that naturally occurs in small amounts in meat. |
| TSP | Textured soy protein |
| TVP | Textured vegetable protein |
| WPC | Whey protein concentrate |
| WPI | Whey protein isolate |
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