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

The report covers Whey Protein Ingredients Manufacturers in Canada and the market is segmented by Form (Concentrates, Hydrolyzed, and Isolates ) and by End User ( Animal Feed, Personal Care and Cosmetics, Food and Beverages, and Supplements). The report offers the market size in value terms in USD and volume terms for all the abovementioned segments.

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

Canada Whey Protein Ingredients Market Size

Canada Whey Protein Ingredients Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Historical Data Period 2019 - 2023
CAGR 3.91 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Canada Whey Protein Ingredients Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Canada Whey Protein Ingredients Market Analysis

The Canada Whey Protein Ingredients Market is expected to register a CAGR of 3.91% during the forecast period.

  • Whey proteins in different forms, like isolates, concentrates, and hydrolysates, are in much demand owing to their benefits over regular proteins. Whey proteins are available in their purest form and provide higher protein content than regular protein. The demand for protein-rich products is increasing due to rising sports and fitness trends. 
  • Consumers are opting for the consumption of whey protein ingredients in the form of powders in different beverages and milk products. Also, whey proteins are used in plant-based alternatives like bacon, sausages, and others. Furthermore, the use of whey protein in baby food and infant food products is increasing as they are easier to digest.
  • Growing health consciousness has led to an increased demand for functional beverages and supplements. Consumers nowadays prefer healthy food and fortified food products. As a result of which, the whey protein market is witnessing a surge in the country. Also, the use of whey protein ingredients in sports nutrition products like powders and beverages is increasing due to rising health and wellness trends. Consumers are opting for the consumption of proteins to build muscles and immunity. Over the medium term, the demand for whey protein ingredients is expected to increase owing to its increasing demand in the sports industry and dairy alternatives market.

Canada Whey Protein Ingredients Industry Overview

The Canada whey protein ingredients market is fragmented, with regional and global players dominating the market. The prominent players in the market include Agropur Dairy Cooperative, Glanbia PLC, Groupe Lactalis, Saputo Inc., and Fonterra Cooperative Group Limited. The companies are focusing on product innovations, expansions, partnerships, and acquisitions to expand their product reach and cater to the demand for whey protein ingredients.

Canada Whey Protein Ingredients Market Leaders

  1. Agropur Dairy Cooperative

  2. Glanbia PLC

  3. Groupe Lactalis

  4. Saputo Inc.

  5. Fonterra Co-Operative Group Limited

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

  • April 2023: Arla Foods unveiled their latest whey protein offerings, harnessing cutting-edge micro articulation technology to deliver exceptional quality protein. These premium proteins find versatile applications in a range of products, from yogurt and desserts to dairy beverages.
  • June 2022: Fonterra Co-operative's renowned brand, NZMP, introduced Pro-Optima, a top-tier functional whey protein concentrate. Pro-Optima caters to various culinary needs, enhancing spoonable yogurt, drinking yogurt, mousses, nutritional yogurt bars, and more.
  • June 2021: Arla Foods Ingredients introduced Nutrilac FO-7875, a game-changing whey protein ingredient designed to meet the growing demand for high-protein yogurts. Nutrilac FO-7875 empowers manufacturers to create yogurts, both spoonable and drinkable, with elevated protein content.

Canada Whey Protein Ingredients 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 Protein-Rich Food
    • 4.1.2 Increasing Demand for Plant-Based and Organic Ingredients
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Presence of Counterfeit Products
  • 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 Form
    • 5.1.1 Concentrates
    • 5.1.2 Hydrolyzed
    • 5.1.3 Isolates
  • 5.2 End-User
    • 5.2.1 Animal Feed
    • 5.2.2 Personal Care and Cosmetics
    • 5.2.3 Food and Beverages
    • 5.2.3.1 Bakery
    • 5.2.3.2 Beverages
    • 5.2.3.3 Breakfast Cereals
    • 5.2.3.4 Condiments/Sauces
    • 5.2.3.5 Dairy and Dairy Alternative Products
    • 5.2.3.6 RTE/RTC Food Products
    • 5.2.3.7 Snacks
    • 5.2.4 Supplements
    • 5.2.4.1 Baby Food and Infant Formula
    • 5.2.4.2 Elderly Nutrition and Medical Nutrition
    • 5.2.4.3 Sport/Performance Nutrition

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Most Adopted Strategies
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Agropur Dairy Cooperative
    • 6.3.2 Cooke Inc.
    • 6.3.3 Farbest-Tallman Foods Corporation
    • 6.3.4 Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
    • 6.3.5 Glanbia PLC
    • 6.3.6 Groupe Lactalis
    • 6.3.7 Milk Specialties Global
    • 6.3.8 Saputo Inc.
    • 6.3.9 Arla Foods
    • 6.3.10 DMK Group
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Canada Whey Protein Ingredients Industry Segmentation

Whey protein is a mixture of proteins isolated from whey, the liquid material created as a by-product of cheese production. 

Canada's whey protein ingredients market is segmented into concentrates, hydrolysates, and isolates. By end user, the market is segmented into animal feed, personal care and cosmetics, food and beverages, and supplements. The food and beverage segment is further segmented into bakery, beverages, breakfast cereals, condiments/sauces, dairy and dairy alternative products, RTE/RTC food products, and snacks.

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
Hydrolyzed
Isolates
End-User Animal Feed
Personal Care and Cosmetics
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 Whey Protein Ingredients Market Research FAQs

What is the current Canada Whey Protein Ingredients Market size?

The Canada Whey Protein Ingredients Market is projected to register a CAGR of 3.91% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Canada Whey Protein Ingredients Market?

Agropur Dairy Cooperative, Glanbia PLC, Groupe Lactalis, Saputo Inc. and Fonterra Co-Operative Group Limited are the major companies operating in the Canada Whey Protein Ingredients Market.

What years does this Canada Whey Protein Ingredients Market cover?

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

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