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

The United Kingdom 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 293.9 Million
svg icon Market Size (2029) USD 361.8 Million
svg icon Largest Share by End User Food and Beverages
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2029) 4.25 %
svg icon Fastest Growing by End User Supplements
svg icon Market Concentration Medium

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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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United Kingdom Plant Protein Market Analysis

The United Kingdom Plant Protein Market size is estimated at 293.9 million USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 361.8 million USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.25% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

293.9 Million

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

361.8 Million

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

4.99 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

4.25 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Market by Product Type

69.59 %

value share, Soy Protein, 2023

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Soy protein dominates all plant protein types due to its high protein content, low viscosity, solubility, etc., which help it cater to extensive applications in all sectors.

Largest Market by End User

38.57 %

value share, Food and Beverages, 2023

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The F&B sector dominates the market, primarily led by the meat and dairy alternatives industry due to plant protein's functionalities, which make it a highly preferred ingredient in these industries.

Fastest Growing Market by Product Type

8.84 %

Projected CAGR, Pea Protein, 2024-2029

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Pea proteins are gaining high demand from meat alternatives as they provide quick rehydration, neutral taste, and texturizing properties. This is resulting in numerous product launches.

Fastest Growing Market by End User

8.32 %

Projected CAGR, Supplements, 2024-2029

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The rising consumer focus on health and sports fitness is anticipated to drive the supplements segment. The preference for soy in the sector is propelling segmental growth.

Leading Market Player

22.94 %

market share, Archer Daniels Midland Company, 2021

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Archer Daniels Midland Company holds the largest share of the market. The company focuses on expanding its consumer base and has collaborated with regional clients.

Rising veganism across the country drove the application of plant protein especially in animal feed and F&B sector

  • The high demand for the F&B sector is attributable to the growing demand for meat and dairy alternatives amid the rising veganism in the country. Thus, the segment is anticipated to register a CAGR of 4.59%, by volume, during the forecast period. In January 2021, around 500,000 people in Europe, of whom 125,000 are based in the United Kingdom, took the Vegan Pledge to eat only vegan food, which was up by 100,000 from 2020 and almost double the number of people who signed up in 2019. In 2019, there were 600,000 vegans in the country, which accounted for 1.16% of the British population.
  • The supplements segment is projected to register the fastest CAGR of 7.67% during the forecast period. This segment is majorly driven by applications of soy protein, with a share of 40.4% in 2020. It is also anticipated to be the fastest-growing protein type in the segment, with a CAGR of 8.83% during the forecast period. Consumers are shifting toward vegan sports nutrition products to improve performance and have healthier, more sustainable lifestyles. In the United Kingdom, 62% of sports nutrition users in 2021 believed that sports nutrition products made with plant proteins are healthier.
  • Plant proteins hold a significant share of the animal feed industry, projected to register a growth of 2.61%, by value, in the forecast period. The UK feed industry imports more than 70% of its maize, soy, and rapeseed requirements annually. At least 90% of soy in the country is fed to animals, and, at most, 10% is used for food yearly. Soy protein is majorly fed to livestock, especially beef, chicken, egg, and dairy production.
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United Kingdom Plant Protein Market Trends

Plant protein consumption growth fuels opportunities for key players in the ingredients sector

  • The recommended intake of proteins for adults in good health is 0.83 g/kg/d. The average intake of protein consumption ranges from 0.83 to 2.2 g/kg/d for an adult under 60 years of age. The average daily intake of proteins for adult women is 74 g and for adult men is 100 g. Millennials and Gen Z are particularly driving the growing demand for plant-based diets and supplements. This is primarily because plant-based proteins are rapidly becoming the only source of all the essential amino acids that can replace animal protein. The protein sector's emergence can potentially reduce the environmental impact associated with the country's reliance on animal protein.
  • Young and urban customers who think consuming less meat is better for their health and the environment tend to be the top users of plant-based foods. In the forthcoming year, an increasing number of people in the UK are likely to give up meat or adopt a vegetarian or vegan diet. The UK government promotes a healthy lifestyle and diet among its consumers. This offers an opportunity for the soy protein ingredient, which is positioned as being organic, pure, and healthful. The per capita consumption of soy protein favorably increased by 4.6% in 2022 from 2016.
  • In the United Kingdom, the average amount of rice consumed per person per week in 2019-2020 was 111 grams. Rice contains essential nutrients such as thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin E, zinc, potassium, iron, and fiber. The average British citizen consumes about 5.6 kg of rice annually, with white rice accounting for 80% of purchases. Due to the country's expanding ethnic population and increased dietary variety, rice consumption in the UK is anticipated to increase significantly.
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United Kingdom is focusing to increase wheat and pea production capabilities

  • The graph given depicts the production data for raw materials such as dry peas, rice, wheat, and soya beans produced in United Kingdom. The country is the key producer of wheat and peas. In 2021, the volume of wheat produced reached approximately 14 million metric ton, aided by regular rainfall and the temperate climate. Similarly, the fall planting conditions of the previous year were considerably better, resulting in a better wheat yield in 2020, thereby encouraging further winter wheat planting over spring crops like barley. In terms of pea production, the country is 90% self-sufficient.
  • However, the country's unfavorable environment and concomitant harvesting issues restrict soy production. However, the rising demand from the food and animal feed sectors has piqued the interest of farmers, significantly increasing the crop's potential in the United Kingdom. In 2021, the total croppable area increased by 0.5% to 6.1 million hectares, thereby boosting soy production.
  • Consumers are purchasing plant-based foods, especially protein alternatives in the meat and dairy aisles, in increasing numbers. Sales of meat alternatives, in particular, have jumped by 60% over the past two years, driven by better tastes and the wider availability of products. Currently, 14% of adults in the United Kingdom (7.2 million) follow a meat-free diet. A further 8.8 million people planned to go meat-free in 2022 (the highest figure in four years). As a result, the production of soy species is increasing in line with the adequate climate conditions in the United Kingdom. In the 12 months ending June 2022, soybean imports amounted to about 688 thousand metric ton, which was higher than the previous year's data.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT

  • Market maturation and declining birth rates are accountable for the slow growth rate
  • Functional beverages to play key role in future market growth
  • Cooking sauces to witness the highest demand in the UK market
  • Dairy alternative to boost market growth
  • Meat alternatives to witness significant growth rate
  • Spiked demand for savory snacks in the UK
  • Increasing demand for animal sourced products
  • Artisanal and gluten-free supporting the bakery industry
  • Stronger retail growth as more consumers have breakfast at home
  • Sugar reduction programs to hinder segmental growth in the forecast period
  • Changing demography to incline toward health supplements
  • Plant-based ready-to-eat packaged food market is projected to grow during the forecast period
  • Millennials' inclination toward fitness emerged as the major market driver
  • Skinimalism trend to be in high demand in the UK

United Kingdom Plant Protein Industry Overview

The United Kingdom Plant Protein Market is moderately consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 41.85%. The major players in this market are Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill Incorporated, Ingredion Incorporated, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. and Kerry Group PLC (sorted alphabetically).

United Kingdom Plant Protein Market Leaders

  1. Archer Daniels Midland Company

  2. Cargill Incorporated

  3. Ingredion Incorporated

  4. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

  5. Kerry Group PLC

United Kingdom Plant Protein Market Concentration

Other important companies include A. Costantino & C. SpA, Lantmännen, Roquette Frère, Tereos SCA.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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United Kingdom 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.
  • May 2021: Lantmannen's subsidiary, Lantmännen Agroetanol, invested SEK 800 million in a biorefinery in Norrköping. It will strengthen Lantmännen’s position in the market for grain-based food ingredients, specifically gluten production. The new production line is planned to be fully operational during the second quarter of 2023.
  • April 2021: Ingredion Inc. launched two new ingredients to 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.

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United Kingdom 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. United Kingdom

    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. A. Costantino & C. SpA

      2. 4.4.2. Archer Daniels Midland Company

      3. 4.4.3. Cargill Incorporated

      4. 4.4.4. Ingredion Incorporated

      5. 4.4.5. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

      6. 4.4.6. Kerry Group PLC

      7. 4.4.7. Lantmännen

      8. 4.4.8. Roquette Frère

      9. 4.4.9. Tereos SCA

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

United Kingdom 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.

  • The high demand for the F&B sector is attributable to the growing demand for meat and dairy alternatives amid the rising veganism in the country. Thus, the segment is anticipated to register a CAGR of 4.59%, by volume, during the forecast period. In January 2021, around 500,000 people in Europe, of whom 125,000 are based in the United Kingdom, took the Vegan Pledge to eat only vegan food, which was up by 100,000 from 2020 and almost double the number of people who signed up in 2019. In 2019, there were 600,000 vegans in the country, which accounted for 1.16% of the British population.
  • The supplements segment is projected to register the fastest CAGR of 7.67% during the forecast period. This segment is majorly driven by applications of soy protein, with a share of 40.4% in 2020. It is also anticipated to be the fastest-growing protein type in the segment, with a CAGR of 8.83% during the forecast period. Consumers are shifting toward vegan sports nutrition products to improve performance and have healthier, more sustainable lifestyles. In the United Kingdom, 62% of sports nutrition users in 2021 believed that sports nutrition products made with plant proteins are healthier.
  • Plant proteins hold a significant share of the animal feed industry, projected to register a growth of 2.61%, by value, in the forecast period. The UK feed industry imports more than 70% of its maize, soy, and rapeseed requirements annually. At least 90% of soy in the country is fed to animals, and, at most, 10% is used for food yearly. Soy protein is majorly fed to livestock, especially beef, chicken, egg, and dairy production.
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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United Kingdom Plant Protein Market Research FAQs

The United Kingdom Plant Protein Market size is expected to reach USD 293.89 million in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 4.25% to reach USD 361.79 million by 2029.

In 2024, the United Kingdom Plant Protein Market size is expected to reach USD 293.89 million.

Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill Incorporated, Ingredion Incorporated, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. and Kerry Group PLC are the major companies operating in the United Kingdom Plant Protein Market.

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

In 2024, the Supplements segment accounts for the fastest growing by end user in the United Kingdom Plant Protein Market.

In 2023, the United Kingdom Plant Protein Market size was estimated at 293.89 million. The report covers the United Kingdom Plant Protein Market historical market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the United Kingdom Plant Protein Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

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