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

The Italy Soy Protein Market is Segmented by Form (Concentrates, Isolates, Textured/Hydrolyzed); 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 Above Mentioned Segments.

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

Italy Soy Protein Market Size

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Italy Soy Protein Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 37.23 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 45.71 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 4.19 %
Market Concentration Low

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Italy Soy Protein Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Italy Soy Protein Market Analysis

The Italy Soy Protein Market size is estimated at USD 37.23 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 45.71 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.19% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • The incorporation of soy protein into food and beverages to enhance the nutritional profile of the product is one of the primary market drivers in the market. Additionally, soy protein is used in various products such as bakery and confectionery and dairy alternative products to maintain product texture, and it also acts as a binder in various food products, resulting in increasing the demand for soy protein concentrate (SPC) across the market. The presence of high fiber contents has resulted in increased use of soy protein in manufacturing food products for people following a rigorous diet and exercise schedule.
  • Further, an increase in the number of people visiting gyms has resulted in increased demand for organic and nutrient-rich supplementary food products. The presence of plant-based protein has resulted in increased use of Soy Protein Concentrate by the Nutraceutical industry. Moreover, in July 2022, according to ProConBritannica, Inc. organization, about 72% of the Italian population was lactose intolerant, leading to high demand for plant-based proteins.
  • Moreover, soy protein concentrate is an ideal meat substitute and is gaining higher traction among vegan and flexitarian consumers. This phenomenon augmented the growth of the product, which helps food manufacturers provide a meat-like nutrition profile to their portfolio of faux meat or vegan meat products such as nuggets, burger patties, sausages, and crumbles.
  • Additionally, the increasing e-commerce market drives the soy protein market as consumers are more aware of the health benefits associated with it due to increased internet penetration and increased advertisement strategies through social media influencers, etc.
  • For instance, according to Osservatori Digital Innovation and Corriere Comunicazioni, the value of purchases in the e-commerce B2C food and grocery sector in Italy increased significantly to EUR 4.8 billion (USD 5.616 billion) in 2022 when compared to EUR 4.0 billion (USD 4.68 billion) in 2021. However, the increasing market for alternative plant protein sources such as hemp protein, oat protein, and pea protein can hinder the market growth of soy protein concentrates.

Italy Soy Protein Industry Overview

The Italy soy protein market is highly competitive due to multiple regional and multinational companies offering a wide range of products and trying to maintain their leadership position in the market studied. Major players in the market include A. Costantino & C. spa., ADM, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Cargill, Incorporated., Kerry Group, CJ Group, Bunge Limited, International Flavours and Fragrance Inc., Wilmar International Limited and Brenntag holding a significant share of the market studied and embarking on business strategies including product innovations, partnerships, strengthening their hold over online and offline marketing, and mergers & acquisitions to expand their visibility and portfolio of offerings, thus, augmenting the growth of the market.

Italy Soy Protein Market Leaders

  1. Archer Daniels Midland Company

  2. Kerry Group PLC

  3. CJ Group

  4. Bunge Limited

  5. Cargill, Incorporated.

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

  • June 2023: Bunge mergered with Viterra, marking a pivotal moment in the global grain industry. This strategic partnership positions Bunge to emerge as one of the world's foremost grain companies. The merger between Bunge and Viterra holds the potential to expedite Bunge's overarching mission, which centers on connecting farmers to consumers and ensuring the delivery of vital food, feed, and fuel resources worldwide, including in Italy.
  • August 2022: Cargill forged a strategic alliance with Benson Hill to drive the expansion of innovative ultra-high protein soy solutions. This long-term partnership underscores their commitment to meeting the surging demand for plant-based proteins. Together, they aim to scale up innovative soy ingredients that can address the evolving landscape of protein consumption.
  • February 2022: Benson Hill, a prominent food tech company, diversified its product portfolio with the introduction of TruVail™, a cutting-edge range of domestically sourced, non-GMO plant-based protein ingredients distinguished by their remarkable sustainability benefits. TruVail™ includes high-protein soy flour, a minimally processed alternative to soy protein concentrate (SPC), as well as texturized proteins suitable for a wide range of applications in both traditional soy protein markets and the burgeoning alternative plant-based protein sector.

Italy Soy 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 Rising Health and Wellness Trends Drives the Market
    • 4.1.2 Increased Use in Food and beverage Sector Drives The Market
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
    • 4.2.1 High Competition from Other Protein Sources
  • 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 Isolates
    • 5.1.3 Textured/Hydrolyzed
  • 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 Meat/Poultry/Seafood and Meat Alternative Products
    • 5.2.3.7 RTE/RTC Food Products
    • 5.2.3.8 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 Srategies Adopted By Leading Players
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 ADM
    • 6.3.2 DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
    • 6.3.3 Cargill, Incorporated.
    • 6.3.4 Kerry Group
    • 6.3.5 CJ Group
    • 6.3.6 Bunge Limited
    • 6.3.7 International Flavours and Fragrance Inc
    • 6.3.8 A. Costantino & C. spa
    • 6.3.9 Brenntag
    • 6.3.10 Wilmar International Limited.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Italy Soy Protein Industry Segmentation

Soy protein refers to the protein that is found in soybeans that are often used to replace animal proteins in an individual's diet. It is a high-quality protein with a protein digestibility-corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS) of 1.00, which is close to some of the proteins from animal sources, such as meat and dairy.

The Italy soy protein market is segmented by form and end-user. By form, the market is segmented into concentrates, isolates, and textured/hydrolyzed. By end-user, the market is segmented into animal feed, personal care and cosmetics, food and beverages, and supplements. 

The market sizing has been done in value terms in USD and volume terms in tons for all the abovementioned segments.

Form Concentrates
Isolates
Textured/Hydrolyzed
End-User Animal Feed
Personal Care and Cosmetics
Food and Beverages Bakery
Beverages
Breakfast Cereals
Condiments/Sauces
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 Soy Protein Market Research FAQs

How big is the Italy Soy Protein Market?

The Italy Soy Protein Market size is expected to reach USD 37.23 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.19% to reach USD 45.71 billion by 2030.

What is the current Italy Soy Protein Market size?

In 2025, the Italy Soy Protein Market size is expected to reach USD 37.23 billion.

Who are the key players in Italy Soy Protein Market?

Archer Daniels Midland Company, Kerry Group PLC, CJ Group, Bunge Limited and Cargill, Incorporated. are the major companies operating in the Italy Soy Protein Market.

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

In 2024, the Italy Soy Protein Market size was estimated at USD 35.67 billion. The report covers the Italy Soy Protein Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Italy Soy Protein Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Italy Soy Protein Industry Report

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