Italy Plant Protein Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Italy Plant Protein Market is Segmented by Protein Type (Hemp Protein, Oat Protein, Pea Protein, Potato Protein, Rice Protein, Soy Protein, Wheat Protein) and by End User (Animal Feed, Personal Care and Cosmetics, 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.

Italy Plant Protein Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Italy Plant Protein Market Size

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Italy Plant Protein Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 223.78 Million
Market Size (2030) USD 279.13 Million
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 4.52 %
Fastest Growing Market Food and Beverages
Largest Market Supplements
Market Concentration High

Major Players

Italy Plant Protein Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Italy Plant Protein Market Analysis

The Italy Plant Protein Market size is estimated at USD 223.78 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 279.13 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.52% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • More environmentally sustainable and health-conscious consumers are turning to plant-based protein sources as an alternative to animal products. To increase their appeal to customers, the food industry is consistently trying to create new plant-based products that taste and feel like traditional animal-based foods.
  • Moreover, there is an increase in consumers' inclination towards protein-rich food products. Therefore, manufacturers are launching innovative plant-protein products to address the changing needs of the industry. For instance, in April 2021, Ingredion Inc. launched two new ingredients under its plant-based pea protein segment. It launched Vitessense Pulse 1853 Pea Protein Isolate and Purity P 1002 Pea Starch, which are 100% sustainably sourced from North American farms.
  • Additionally, the increase in demand for plant protein may also be attributed to government initiatives and public health campaigns that support sustainable and healthy eating. As a result, companies are opting for mergers and acquisitions as strategies to increase their market share and product presence.
  • For instance, in February 2021, DuPont's Nutrition & Biosciences and the ingredient company IFF announced their merger. The combined company stated that it will continue to operate under the name IFF. The complementary portfolios give the company leadership positions within a range of ingredients, including soy protein. Thus, all the factors act as major market drivers for the Italian plant protein market.

Italy Plant Protein Industry Overview

The Italy plant protein market is highly fragmented. The major foreign players in the market are Costantino & C. SPA, Archer Daniels Midland Company, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Ingredion Incorporated, and Kerry Group PLC (sorted alphabetically). Further, the companies have been introducing new and innovative ingredients using plant 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.

Italy Plant Protein Market Leaders

  1. A. Costantino & C. spa

  2. Archer Daniels Midland Company

  3. DuPont de Nemours Inc.

  4. Ingredion Incorporated

  5. Kerry Group PLC

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

  • October 2022: Roquette Frères introduced four new grades of organic pea protein isolates and starches to the European market, including Italy. The company asserts that these organic peas were sourced from Canada.
  • June 2022: Roquette, a leading global player in plant-based ingredients and a pioneer in plant proteins unveiled its innovative Nutralys range of organic textured proteins derived from peas and fava beans for the European market, which also includes Italy.

Italy Plant Protein Market Report - Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary & Key Findings

2. INTRODUCTION

  • 2.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 2.2 Scope of the Study

3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

4. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Growing Innovation in Food and Beverage Industry especially in Vegan Meat Alternatives
    • 5.1.2 Increasing Inclination Towards Plant-based Food and Beverage Products
  • 5.2 Market Restraints
    • 5.2.1 Competition from Substitute Products Available at Affordable Prices
  • 5.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 5.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 5.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 5.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 5.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 5.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

6. Market Segmentation

  • 6.1 Protein Type
    • 6.1.1 Hemp Protein
    • 6.1.2 Oat Protein
    • 6.1.3 Pea Protein
    • 6.1.4 Potato Protein
    • 6.1.5 Rice Protein
    • 6.1.6 Soy Protein
    • 6.1.7 Wheat Protein
    • 6.1.8 Other Plant Protein
  • 6.2 End-User
    • 6.2.1 Animal Feed
    • 6.2.2 Personal Care and Cosmetics
    • 6.2.3 Food and Beverages
    • 6.2.3.1 Bakery
    • 6.2.3.2 Beverages
    • 6.2.3.3 Breakfast Cereals
    • 6.2.3.4 Condiments/Sauces
    • 6.2.3.5 Confectionery
    • 6.2.3.6 Dairy and Dairy Alternative Products
    • 6.2.3.7 Meat/Poultry/Seafood and Meat Alternative Products
    • 6.2.3.8 RTE/RTC Food Products
    • 6.2.3.9 Snacks
    • 6.2.4 Supplements
    • 6.2.4.1 Baby Food and Infant Formula
    • 6.2.4.2 Elderly Nutrition and Medical Nutrition
    • 6.2.4.3 Sport/Performance Nutrition

7. Competitive Landscape

  • 7.1 Most Adopted Strategies
  • 7.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 7.3 Company Profiles
    • 7.3.1 A. Costantino & C. spa
    • 7.3.2 Archer Daniels Midland Company
    • 7.3.3 Brenntag SE
    • 7.3.4 Cargill, Incorporated
    • 7.3.5 DuPont de Nemours Inc.
    • 7.3.6 Ingredion Incorporated
    • 7.3.7 Kerry Group PLC
    • 7.3.8 Roquette Frères
    • 7.3.9 The Scoular Company
    • 7.3.10 Cargill
  • *List Not Exhaustive

8. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Italy Plant Protein Industry Segmentation

Plant proteins are defined as proteins that are derived from plant sources.

The Italian plant protein market is segmented into protein type and end user. Based on protein type, the market is segmented into hemp protein, oat protein, pea protein, potato protein, rice protein, soy protein, and wheat protein. Based on end-users, the market is segmented into animal feed, personal care and cosmetics, 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 volume terms in tons for all the abovementioned segments.

Protein Type Hemp Protein
Oat Protein
Pea Protein
Potato Protein
Rice Protein
Soy Protein
Wheat Protein
Other Plant Protein
End-User Animal Feed
Personal Care and Cosmetics
Food and Beverages Bakery
Beverages
Breakfast Cereals
Condiments/Sauces
Confectionery
Dairy and Dairy Alternative Products
Meat/Poultry/Seafood and Meat 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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Italy Plant Protein Market Research FAQs

How big is the Italy Plant Protein Market?

The Italy Plant Protein Market size is expected to reach USD 223.78 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.52% to reach USD 279.13 million by 2030.

What is the current Italy Plant Protein Market size?

In 2025, the Italy Plant Protein Market size is expected to reach USD 223.78 million.

Who are the key players in Italy Plant Protein Market?

A. Costantino & C. spa, Archer Daniels Midland Company, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Ingredion Incorporated and Kerry Group PLC are the major companies operating in the Italy Plant Protein Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Italy Plant Protein Market?

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

Which region has the biggest share in Italy Plant Protein Market?

In 2025, the Supplements accounts for the largest market share in Italy Plant Protein Market.

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

In 2024, the Italy Plant Protein Market size was estimated at USD 213.67 million. The report covers the Italy Plant Protein Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Italy Plant Protein Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Italy Plant Protein Industry Report

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