China Plant Protein Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2029

The China Plant Protein Market is segmented by Protein Type (Hemp Protein, Pea Protein, Potato Protein, Rice Protein, Soy Protein, Wheat Protein) and by End User (Animal Feed, Food and Beverages, Personal Care and Cosmetics, Supplements). Market value in USD and market volume in tonnes are presented. Key data points observed include the market volume of end-user segments, per capita consumption, and raw material production.

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svg icon Study Period 2017 - 2029
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 1.42 Billion
svg icon Market Size (2029) USD 2.08 Billion
svg icon Largest Share by End User Food and Beverages
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2029) 8.00 %
svg icon Fastest Growing by End User Animal Feed
svg icon Market Concentration Low

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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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China Plant Protein Market Analysis

The China Plant Protein Market size is estimated at 1.42 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 2.08 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 8.00% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

1.42 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

2.08 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

7.91 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

8.00 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Market by Product Type

63.83 %

value share, Soy Protein, 2023

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Soy protein dominates over other plant protein types due to its high protein content, low viscosity, solubility, and other functionalities, which ensures its extensive use in all sectors.

Largest Market by End User

53.44 %

value share, Food and Beverages, 2023

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The demand for plant protein in food and beverage is the highest due to the multi-functionality of plant proteins and the surging number of Chinese consumers shifting toward vegan meals.

Fastest Growing Market by Product Type

9.35 %

Projected CAGR, Pea Protein, 2024-2029

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Pea proteins are gaining demand from meat alternative manufacturers due to their quick rehydration, neutral flavor, and texturizing abilities. This has resulted in a series of new products.

Fastest Growing Market by End User

9.58 %

Projected CAGR, Animal Feed, 2024-2029

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The capabilities of vital wheat gluten, which acts as an excellent and highly functional alternative to fish and animal-based meals, are driving the segment's growth.

Leading Market Player

9.98 %

market share, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., 2021

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IFF is constantly developing new plant proteins, and differentiated products are an important factor for its success.

Heath benefits associated with plant protein drove the application especially in animal feed and F&B sector

  • Animal feed was the leading segment, by application, for plant protein in the region, accounting for a major volume share of 52.51%, followed by the food and beverages segment, with a 52.51% volume share, in 2022. Animal feed is also projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the Chinese plant proteins market, with a CAGR of 9.10% by value during the forecast period (2023-2029). Consumer preferences shifting toward these proteins strongly influences manufacturers to innovate products enriched with plant proteins. Product launches have been taking place in the country to cater to the growing demand and meet the increasing needs of customers.
  • The demand for proteins in the food and beverage sector is mainly driven by factors such as increasing demand for protein functions and awareness of high-protein diets. In the food and beverage segment, the meat alternative products sub-segment grew by 48.4%, followed by the dairy and dairy alternatives sub-segment (22.4%) in 2020 due to the rising trend of veganism among consumers in the country. The meat/poultry/seafood and meat alternatives sub-segment is expected to register the fastest CAGR of 7.07% within the food and beverage segment, by value, during the forecast period.
  • The Chinese plant proteins market witnessed the highest Y-o-Y growth rate of 13.98% by value in 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people opted for vegan diets with high nutrition. For instance, more than 200 million people followed a vegan diet in 2020, the highest number from 2016. However, the sales of pea proteins spiked in 2020 due to preferences shifting toward smaller meals and substituting traditional diets with healthier and more convenient options.
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China Plant Protein Market Trends

Growing popularity of plant-based meat to support consumption

  • Peas (dry), Rice, Soyabeans, and Wheat production data is included in the graph. Plant-based proteins are increasingly gaining acceptance in China. The awareness of plant-based protein reached 90% in 2021. More than 50% of Chinese consumers get plant-based protein information from domestic news sources, and 48% get it from social media. The usage of various plant proteins in the meat industry is increasing substantially due to the rising consumer acceptance of plant-based meat products in the country. Frequent consumption of processed meat can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and cause mortality, thus leading to the growth of the use of plant proteins in the meat industry. On the contrary, a higher intake of whole grains, legumes, and nuts is associated with cardiovascular benefits as they have less saturated fatty acids and dietary cholesterol.
  • China's pea protein business is also booming, primarily fueled by the rising demand for pea protein in the global food sector. The per capita consumption of peas in China increased from 60.3 g in 2017 to 68.9 g in 2022. However, unlike in the European Union and the United States, the application sectors of pea protein in China are limited. The majority of pea protein in China is consumed by the healthcare food industry, while applications in the food processing industry are still in the R&D stage.
  • Due to rising feed prices, trade tensions, and the COVID-19 outbreak raising uncertainty for international trade in 2021, China's leading hog and feedstock producers were using lesser soybean meal to decrease the country's reliance on the crop. The largest producer of feedstock in China, New Hope Liuhe, was using 10% soybean meal in farm feed as of the end of April 2021 as opposed to 13.2% in 2019 and 12.5% in 2020.
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China is estimated to become the world's top wheat producer

  • Plant protein sources such as peas (dry), Rice, Soyabeans and Wheat are considered in the graph given. China is the world's largest producer of wheat. Around 126 million metric ton of wheat is produced by the country per year on an area of 24 million ha. Wheat is cultivated extensively in the Yellow River and Huai River Valleys of China, where the crop is rotated with maize. It is more commonly rotated with rice along and around the Yangtze River Valley.
  • China is also one of the major rice producers in the world and may continue to dominate global production. China is estimated to become the world's top wheat producer and almost self-sufficient in staple grains by 2025. The US Department of Agriculture's Foreign Services (FAS) estimated that China's wheat production would reach 136 million metric ton in 2021-2022, but wheat production grew by 1.6% to reach 133.59 million metric ton. The China Statistics Bureau stated that more high-quality wheat had been planted nationwide. Government policy plays a vital role in rice production. Domestic market liberalization and self-sufficient rice policies through productivity investments (e.g., R&D, irrigation expansion, and other infrastructure) have been and may continue to be China's major national policies in the rice sector.
  • Oats rank 10th among cereals in terms of production, and they are an important fodder crop in the nation, grown in 18 provinces and regions in China. Although there are several wild and cultivated Avena species, the two major types are hexaploid hulled and naked oats (Avena sativa L.). China is one of the major oat-producing countries in the world, with an annual harvested area of 350 000 ha, yielding 465 000 ton, with an average yield of 1.33 ton per ha.
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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
  • China is estimated to become the world's top wheat producer
  • 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 Plant Protein Industry Overview

The China Plant Protein Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 17.69%. The major players in this market are Archer Daniels Midland Company, Fuji Oil Group, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Kerry Group PLC and Wilmar International Ltd (sorted alphabetically).

China Plant Protein Market Leaders

  1. Archer Daniels Midland Company

  2. Fuji Oil Group

  3. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

  4. Kerry Group PLC

  5. Wilmar International Ltd

China Plant Protein Market Concentration

Other important companies include Foodchem International Corporation, Roquette Frères, Shandong Jianyuan Bioengineering Co. Ltd, Shandong Qufeng Food Technology Co. Ltd, Shandong Yuwang Industrial Co. Ltd, Wuxi Jinnong Biotechnology Co. Ltd, Yantai Shuangta Food Co. Ltd.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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China Plant Protein Market News

  • June 2022: Roquette, a plant-based protein manufacturer, released two novel rice proteins to address the market demand for meat substitute applications. The new Nutralys rice protein line includes a rice protein isolate and a rice protein concentrate.
  • April 2021: ADM opened a new, cutting-edge plant-based innovation lab located in ADM’s Biopolis research hub in Singapore. The lab develops advanced products and customized solutions to meet the growing food and beverage demand in the Asia-Pacific region. The ADM Biopolis research hub in Singapore features a wide range of capabilities, including a food and flavor analytic lab, beverage and dairy applications lab and pilot plant, bakery and confectionery lab, meat and savory lab, sweet and savory creation lab, sensory evaluation facilities, customer innovation center, and a new plant-based innovation lab.
  • February 2021: DuPont's Nutrition & Biosciences and the ingredient company IFF announced their merger in 2021. The combined company will continue to operate under the name IFF. The complementary portfolios give the company leadership positions within a range of ingredients, including soy protein.

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China Plant Protein Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

  2. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition

    2. 1.2. Scope of the Study​

    3. 1.3. Research Methodology

  3. 2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

    1. 2.1. End User Market Volume

      1. 2.1.1. Baby Food and Infant Formula

      2. 2.1.2. Bakery

      3. 2.1.3. Beverages

      4. 2.1.4. Breakfast Cereals

      5. 2.1.5. Condiments/Sauces

      6. 2.1.6. Confectionery

      7. 2.1.7. Dairy and Dairy Alternative Products

      8. 2.1.8. Elderly Nutrition and Medical Nutrition

      9. 2.1.9. Meat/Poultry/Seafood and Meat Alternative Products

      10. 2.1.10. RTE/RTC Food Products

      11. 2.1.11. Snacks

      12. 2.1.12. Sport/Performance Nutrition

      13. 2.1.13. Animal Feed

      14. 2.1.14. Personal Care and Cosmetics

    2. 2.2. Protein Consumption Trends

      1. 2.2.1. Plant

    3. 2.3. Production Trends

      1. 2.3.1. Plant

    4. 2.4. Regulatory Framework

      1. 2.4.1. China

    5. 2.5. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

  4. 3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)

    1. 3.1. Protein Type

      1. 3.1.1. Hemp Protein

      2. 3.1.2. Pea Protein

      3. 3.1.3. Potato Protein

      4. 3.1.4. Rice Protein

      5. 3.1.5. Soy Protein

      6. 3.1.6. Wheat Protein

      7. 3.1.7. Other Plant Protein

    2. 3.2. End User

      1. 3.2.1. Animal Feed

      2. 3.2.2. Food and Beverages

        1. 3.2.2.1. By Sub End User

          1. 3.2.2.1.1. Bakery

          2. 3.2.2.1.2. Beverages

          3. 3.2.2.1.3. Breakfast Cereals

          4. 3.2.2.1.4. Condiments/Sauces

          5. 3.2.2.1.5. Confectionery

          6. 3.2.2.1.6. Dairy and Dairy Alternative Products

          7. 3.2.2.1.7. Meat/Poultry/Seafood and Meat Alternative Products

          8. 3.2.2.1.8. RTE/RTC Food Products

          9. 3.2.2.1.9. Snacks

      3. 3.2.3. Personal Care and Cosmetics

      4. 3.2.4. Supplements

        1. 3.2.4.1. By Sub End User

          1. 3.2.4.1.1. Baby Food and Infant Formula

          2. 3.2.4.1.2. Elderly Nutrition and Medical Nutrition

          3. 3.2.4.1.3. Sport/Performance Nutrition

  5. 4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 4.1. Key Strategic Moves

    2. 4.2. Market Share Analysis

    3. 4.3. Company Landscape

    4. 4.4. 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).

      1. 4.4.1. Archer Daniels Midland Company

      2. 4.4.2. Foodchem International Corporation

      3. 4.4.3. Fuji Oil Group

      4. 4.4.4. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

      5. 4.4.5. Kerry Group PLC

      6. 4.4.6. Roquette Frères

      7. 4.4.7. Shandong Jianyuan Bioengineering Co. Ltd

      8. 4.4.8. Shandong Qufeng Food Technology Co. Ltd

      9. 4.4.9. Shandong Yuwang Industrial Co. Ltd

      10. 4.4.10. Wilmar International Ltd

      11. 4.4.11. Wuxi Jinnong Biotechnology Co. Ltd

      12. 4.4.12. Yantai Shuangta Food Co. Ltd

  6. 5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR PROTEIN INGREDIENTS INDUSTRY CEOS

  7. 6. APPENDIX

    1. 6.1. Global Overview

      1. 6.1.1. Overview

      2. 6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework

      3. 6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis

      4. 6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)

    2. 6.2. Sources & References

    3. 6.3. List of Tables & Figures

    4. 6.4. Primary Insights

    5. 6.5. Data Pack

    6. 6.6. Glossary of Terms

List of Tables & Figures

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  2. VOLUME OF BABY FOOD AND INFANT FORMULA MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF BAKERY MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF BEVERAGES MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF BREAKFAST CEREALS MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF CONDIMENTS/SAUCES MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY AND DAIRY ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF ELDERLY NUTRITION AND MEDICAL NUTRITION MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF MEAT/POULTRY/SEAFOOD AND MEAT ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF RTE/RTC FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF SNACKS MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF SPORT/PERFORMANCE NUTRITION MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF ANIMAL FEED MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PERSONAL CARE AND COSMETICS MARKET, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. AVERAGE PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION OF PLANT PROTEIN, GRAM PER DAY, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. PLANT PROTEIN RAW MATERIALS PRODUCTION, METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2022
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF HEMP PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF HEMP PROTEIN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF HEMP PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % HEMP PROTEIN , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PEA PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PEA PROTEIN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PEA PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % PEA PROTEIN , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF POTATO PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF POTATO PROTEIN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF POTATO PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % POTATO PROTEIN , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF RICE PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF RICE PROTEIN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF RICE PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % RICE PROTEIN , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF SOY PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF SOY PROTEIN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SOY PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % SOY PROTEIN , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 38:  
  2. VOLUME OF WHEAT PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF WHEAT PROTEIN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF WHEAT PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % WHEAT PROTEIN , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF OTHER PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF OTHER PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % OTHER PLANT PROTEIN , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, ANIMAL FEED, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, ANIMAL FEED, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % ANIMAL FEED , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, FOOD AND BEVERAGES END USER, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, FOOD AND BEVERAGES END USER, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY FOOD AND BEVERAGES END USER, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY FOOD AND BEVERAGES END USER, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, BAKERY, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, BAKERY, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % BAKERY , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, BEVERAGES, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, BEVERAGES, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % BEVERAGES , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, BREAKFAST CEREALS, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, BREAKFAST CEREALS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 63:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % BREAKFAST CEREALS , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, CONDIMENTS/SAUCES, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, CONDIMENTS/SAUCES, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % CONDIMENTS/SAUCES , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, CONFECTIONERY, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, CONFECTIONERY, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % CONFECTIONERY , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, DAIRY AND DAIRY ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, DAIRY AND DAIRY ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % DAIRY AND DAIRY ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, MEAT/POULTRY/SEAFOOD AND MEAT ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, MEAT/POULTRY/SEAFOOD AND MEAT ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % MEAT/POULTRY/SEAFOOD AND MEAT ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, RTE/RTC FOOD PRODUCTS, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, RTE/RTC FOOD PRODUCTS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % RTE/RTC FOOD PRODUCTS , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, SNACKS, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, SNACKS, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % SNACKS , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, PERSONAL CARE AND COSMETICS, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, PERSONAL CARE AND COSMETICS, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % PERSONAL CARE AND COSMETICS , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, SUPPLEMENTS END USER, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, SUPPLEMENTS END USER, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY SUPPLEMENTS END USER, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY SUPPLEMENTS END USER, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, BABY FOOD AND INFANT FORMULA, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, BABY FOOD AND INFANT FORMULA, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % BABY FOOD AND INFANT FORMULA , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, ELDERLY NUTRITION AND MEDICAL NUTRITION, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, ELDERLY NUTRITION AND MEDICAL NUTRITION, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % ELDERLY NUTRITION AND MEDICAL NUTRITION , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, SPORT/PERFORMANCE NUTRITION, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, SPORT/PERFORMANCE NUTRITION, USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % SPORT/PERFORMANCE NUTRITION , CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, CHINA PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, 2017 - 2022
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  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, CHINA, 2017 - 2022
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, CHINA PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, 2021

China Plant Protein Industry Segmentation

Hemp Protein, Pea Protein, Potato Protein, Rice Protein, Soy Protein, Wheat Protein are covered as segments by Protein Type. Animal Feed, Food and Beverages, Personal Care and Cosmetics, Supplements are covered as segments by End User.

  • Animal feed was the leading segment, by application, for plant protein in the region, accounting for a major volume share of 52.51%, followed by the food and beverages segment, with a 52.51% volume share, in 2022. Animal feed is also projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the Chinese plant proteins market, with a CAGR of 9.10% by value during the forecast period (2023-2029). Consumer preferences shifting toward these proteins strongly influences manufacturers to innovate products enriched with plant proteins. Product launches have been taking place in the country to cater to the growing demand and meet the increasing needs of customers.
  • The demand for proteins in the food and beverage sector is mainly driven by factors such as increasing demand for protein functions and awareness of high-protein diets. In the food and beverage segment, the meat alternative products sub-segment grew by 48.4%, followed by the dairy and dairy alternatives sub-segment (22.4%) in 2020 due to the rising trend of veganism among consumers in the country. The meat/poultry/seafood and meat alternatives sub-segment is expected to register the fastest CAGR of 7.07% within the food and beverage segment, by value, during the forecast period.
  • The Chinese plant proteins market witnessed the highest Y-o-Y growth rate of 13.98% by value in 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people opted for vegan diets with high nutrition. For instance, more than 200 million people followed a vegan diet in 2020, the highest number from 2016. However, the sales of pea proteins spiked in 2020 due to preferences shifting toward smaller meals and substituting traditional diets with healthier and more convenient options.
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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China Plant Protein Market Research FAQs

The China Plant Protein Market size is expected to reach USD 1.42 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 8.00% to reach USD 2.08 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the China Plant Protein Market size is expected to reach USD 1.42 billion.

Archer Daniels Midland Company, Fuji Oil Group, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Kerry Group PLC and Wilmar International Ltd are the major companies operating in the China Plant Protein Market.

In the China Plant Protein Market, the Food and Beverages segment accounts for the largest share by end user.

In 2024, the Animal Feed segment accounts for the fastest growing by end user in the China Plant Protein Market.

In 2023, the China Plant Protein Market size was estimated at 1.42 billion. The report covers the China Plant Protein Market historical market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the China Plant Protein Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

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