Canada Milk Protein Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Canada Milk Protein Market is Segmented by Form (Concentrates, and Isolates), Product Type (Casein & Caseinates, and Whey Proteins), and by End User (Animal Feed, Food, and Beverages, Supplements). The Report Offers the Market Size in Value Terms in USD and in Volume Terms in Tons for all the Abovementioned Segments.

Canada Milk Protein Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Canada Milk Protein Market Size

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Canada Milk Protein Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 33.61 Million
Market Size (2030) USD 41.64 Million
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 4.38 %
Fastest Growing Market Supplements
Largest Market Animal Feed
Market Concentration High

Major Players

Canada Milk Protein Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Canada Milk Protein Market Analysis

The Canada Milk Protein Market size is estimated at USD 33.61 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 41.64 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.38% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • In the milk protein market, milk protein isolates are gaining a lot of attention, as milk protein isolates are suitable for lactose-intolerant consumers and available at higher costs. The ease of use offered by powdered supplements contributes to the segment's growth. Consumers' reliance on supplements to satiate their protein needs also drives growth.
  • Milk protein hydrolyzed is projected to be the fastest-growing milk protein type. Its increasing application in personal care and cosmetics is anticipated to drive the segment. The rising gym membership rates and a rising number of trainers recommending protein intake are projected to propel the growth of supplements during the forecast period.
  • Additionally, demand for milk protein may rise as a result of population growth or an increase in the percentage of people who need more protein. Further, the demand for milk protein has increased as a result of its use in a variety of food products, such as functional foods, protein bars, and sports nutrition supplements. Moreover, companies are launching innovative products using milk protein as a key ingredient.
  • For instance, Saputo announced the launch of the Joyya brand of ultra-filtered milk in Canada, claiming that milk in the range contains approximately 75% more protein and 25% less sugar than regular milk. Hence, trends in dietary preferences in favor of more protein- and health-conscious food choices, including milk protein products, drive the market.

Canada Milk Protein Industry Overview

The Canada milk protein market is highly fragmented. The major foreign players in the market are Farbest-Tallman Foods Corporation, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, Glanbia PLC, Kerry Group PLC, and Milk Specialties Global (sorted alphabetically). Further, the companies have been introducing new and innovative ingredients using milk proteins so as to make their product unique from the existing products. Owing to the rapidly developing nature of the market, new product innovation has become the most commonly used strategy among all, as it helps in understanding the changing needs of the various application industries in the market. Therefore, companies are focusing on offering milk proteins for various application industries.

Canada Milk Protein Market Leaders

  1. Farbest-Tallman Foods Corporation

  2. Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited

  3. Glanbia PLC

  4. Kerry Group PLC

  5. Milk Specialties Global

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Canada Milk Protein Market Concentration
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Canada Milk Protein Market News

  • June 2023: Arla Foods Ingredients introduced a groundbreaking, alpha-lactalbumin-rich ingredient tailored specifically for low-protein infant formulas.
  • April 2023: The Denmark-based company Arla Foods Ingredients unveiled their innovative line of whey proteins, leveraging patented microparticulate technology under the brand name Nutrilac ProteinBoost. The company maintains a robust presence in Canada, encompassing operational facilities and extensive distribution networks.
  • November 2021: Lactalis Ingredients made waves with the launch of innovative high-protein product concepts utilizing Pronativ Native Micellar Casein and Pronativ Native Whey Protein. These concepts encompass a diverse range of high-protein offerings, including shakes and pudding. Furthermore, the company maintains a dedicated website catering to the Canadian market.

Canada Milk Protein Market Report - Table of Contents

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
    • 4.1.1 Increasing Demand for Supplement Nutrition
    • 4.1.2 Growing Casein Application in Processed Food Products
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Competition from Vegan/Plant-based Protein Powders
  • 4.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. Market Segmentation

  • 5.1 Form
    • 5.1.1 Concentrates
    • 5.1.2 Isolates
  • 5.2 Product Type
    • 5.2.1 Casein & Caseinates
    • 5.2.2 Whey Proteins
  • 5.3 End-User
    • 5.3.1 Animal Feed
    • 5.3.2 Food and Beverages
    • 5.3.2.1 Bakery
    • 5.3.2.2 Beverages
    • 5.3.2.3 Breakfast Cereals
    • 5.3.2.4 Condiments/Sauces
    • 5.3.2.5 Dairy and Dairy Alternative Products
    • 5.3.2.6 RTE/RTC Food Products
    • 5.3.2.7 Snacks
    • 5.3.3 Supplements
    • 5.3.3.1 Baby Food and Infant Formula
    • 5.3.3.2 Elderly Nutrition and Medical Nutrition
    • 5.3.3.3 Sport/Performance Nutrition

6. Competitive Landscape

  • 6.1 Most Adopted Strategies
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Brenntag SE
    • 6.3.2 Farbest-Tallman Foods Corporation
    • 6.3.3 Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
    • 6.3.4 Glanbia PLC
    • 6.3.5 Groupe Lactalis
    • 6.3.6 Hoogwegt Group
    • 6.3.7 Kerry Group PLC
    • 6.3.8 Lactoprot Deutschland GmbH
    • 6.3.9 Milk Specialties Global
    • 6.3.10 Arla Foods Ingredients
    • 6.3.11 Lactalis Ingredients
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Canada Milk Protein Industry Segmentation

Milk protein is defined as protein extracted from milk. Milk mainly comprises casein and whey as proteins.

The Canada milk protein market is segmented into form and end-user. Based on form, the market is segmented into concentrates and isolates. End-user is segmented into animal feed, food and beverages, and supplements. Based on food and beverages, the market is further segmented into bakery, beverages, breakfast cereals, condiments/sauces, dairy and dairy alternative products, RTE/RTC food products, and snacks. Based on supplements, the market is further segmented into baby food and infant formula, elderly nutrition and medical nutrition, and sport/performance nutrition.

For each segment, the report offers the market size in value terms in USD and in volume terms in tons for all the abovementioned segments.

Form Concentrates
Isolates
Product Type Casein & Caseinates
Whey Proteins
End-User Animal Feed
Food and Beverages Bakery
Beverages
Breakfast Cereals
Condiments/Sauces
Dairy and Dairy Alternative Products
RTE/RTC Food Products
Snacks
Supplements Baby Food and Infant Formula
Elderly Nutrition and Medical Nutrition
Sport/Performance Nutrition
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Canada Milk Protein Market Research FAQs

How big is the Canada Milk Protein Market?

The Canada Milk Protein Market size is expected to reach USD 33.61 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.38% to reach USD 41.64 million by 2030.

What is the current Canada Milk Protein Market size?

In 2025, the Canada Milk Protein Market size is expected to reach USD 33.61 million.

Who are the key players in Canada Milk Protein Market?

Farbest-Tallman Foods Corporation, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, Glanbia PLC, Kerry Group PLC and Milk Specialties Global are the major companies operating in the Canada Milk Protein Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Canada Milk Protein Market?

Supplements is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Canada Milk Protein Market?

In 2025, the Animal Feed accounts for the largest market share in Canada Milk Protein Market.

What years does this Canada Milk Protein Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Canada Milk Protein Market size was estimated at USD 32.14 million. The report covers the Canada Milk Protein Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Canada Milk Protein Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Canada Milk Protein Industry Report

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