Market Trends of South America Soy Protein Ingredients Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the South America Soy Protein Ingredients Market according to our research experts:
Increasing Demand for Nutritional Products
South American soy protein ingredients market is propelled by demand for sports and nutrition products by athletes, body builders, and recuperating patients. Additionally weight management category is also growing where protein is the main constituent ingredient. A huge lactose intolerant population that drives demand for alternate dairy substitutes, such as soy protein characterizes South America. Further, there is a substantial untapped potential for the GMO-free and clean-label based soy protein ingredients. Manufacturers are seeking eco-friendly ways of cultivating and/or sourcing soybeans in order to process into high quality and safe soy proteins.
Brazil Holds the Largest Market Share in South America Soy Protein Ingredients Market
Organic soy protein is commonly used in protein and energy bars, breakfast cereals, various processed meats, and meat alternatives for improvement in taste and texture, as well as in a number of muscle gain supplements in the fitness industry. Geographically, the South American market for organic soy protein is segmented into Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico, of which, Brazil contributes the largest share. With an increase in R&D and a surge in soy production in the recent times, many companies have shown interest in setting up manufacturing units in these regions of South America.
