Africa Wheat Protein Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The African Wheat Protein Market is Segmented by Type (Wheat Protein Concentrate, Wheat Protein Isolate, and Textured Wheat Protein), Application (Bakery, Confectionery, Dairy, Nutritional Supplements, Animal Feed, and Other Applications), and Region.

Africa Wheat Protein Market Size and Share

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Africa Wheat Protein Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The Africa Wheat Protein Market is expected to register a CAGR of 3.1% during the forecast period.

  • The African wheat protein market is one of the emerging markets due to the high production and consumption of wheat in the region. Increasing demand for wheat proteins in the food and beverage industry is driving the market.
  • Moreover, rising health concerns among the consumers are fueling the demand for meat-free diets and consumer awareness on low-calorie food increased the demand for wheat protein.

South Africa Holds the Major Share

Manufacturers in South Africa are constantly embracing innovation to gain cost-leadership and fixed suppliers in the early development stage. Changing consumer lifestyles and rising healthcare expenditure are also playing a vital role in the growth of the wheat protein market. Moreover, the flourishing growth of the retail sector is escalating the growth of the market. Hence, consumers' concerns over clean labels, ease of digestion, the need for avoiding allergy-causing substances, and sustainability among the public are driving the demand for plant proteins, including wheat proteins, in the country.

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Competitive Landscape

The African wheat protein market is consolidated and some of the key players in the market include Cargill Incorporated, Kroener Staerke, Tate & Lyle PLC, Maccallum Pty Ltd, and Meelunie BV. In order to increase their market shares, companies are focusing on new, innovative product developments, mergers, and acquisitions, expansion, and partnerships.

Africa Wheat Protein Industry Leaders

  1. Cargill, Incorporated

  2. Kroener Staerke

  3. Tate & Lyle PLC

  4. Maccallum Pty Ltd

  5. Meelunie BV

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Table of Contents for Africa Wheat Protein Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Drivers
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
  • 4.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 By Type
    • 5.1.1 Wheat Protein Concentrate
    • 5.1.2 Wheat Protein Isolate
    • 5.1.3 Textured Wheat Protein
  • 5.2 By Application
    • 5.2.1 Bakery
    • 5.2.2 Confectionery
    • 5.2.3 Dairy
    • 5.2.4 Nutritional Supplements
    • 5.2.5 Animal Feed
    • 5.2.6 Other Applications
  • 5.3 By Region
    • 5.3.1 Africa
    • 5.3.1.1 South Africa
    • 5.3.1.2 Nigeria
    • 5.3.1.3 Kenya
    • 5.3.1.4 Rest of Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Most Adopted Strategies
  • 6.2 Market Position Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Cargill Incorporated
    • 6.3.2 Kroener Staerke
    • 6.3.3 Tate & Lyle PLC
    • 6.3.4 Maccallum Pty Ltd
    • 6.3.5 Meelunie BV
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Africa Wheat Protein Market Report Scope

The African wheat protein market is segmented by type, which includes wheat protein concentrate, wheat protein isolate, and textured wheat protein. By application, the market is segmented into bakery, confectionery, dairy, nutritional supplements, animal feed, and other applications. By region, the study is segmented into South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Rest of Africa.

By Type
Wheat Protein Concentrate
Wheat Protein Isolate
Textured Wheat Protein
By Application
Bakery
Confectionery
Dairy
Nutritional Supplements
Animal Feed
Other Applications
By Region
Africa South Africa
Nigeria
Kenya
Rest of Africa
By Type Wheat Protein Concentrate
Wheat Protein Isolate
Textured Wheat Protein
By Application Bakery
Confectionery
Dairy
Nutritional Supplements
Animal Feed
Other Applications
By Region Africa South Africa
Nigeria
Kenya
Rest of Africa
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Key Questions Answered in the Report

What is the current Africa Wheat Protein Market size?

The Africa Wheat Protein Market is projected to register a CAGR of 3.1% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Africa Wheat Protein Market?

Cargill, Incorporated, Kroener Staerke, Tate & Lyle PLC, Maccallum Pty Ltd and Meelunie BV are the major companies operating in the Africa Wheat Protein Market.

What years does this Africa Wheat Protein Market cover?

The report covers the Africa Wheat Protein Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Africa Wheat Protein Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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