Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Protein Hydrolysate Ingredients Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The market for protein hydrolysate ingredients has experienced substantial growth over the years. The market size is predicted to rise from $3.41 billion in 2024 to $3.62 billion in 2025, marking a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%.
The Protein Hydrolysate Ingredients Global Market is projected to reach a value of $4.69 billion in 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key drivers in the protein hydrolysate ingredients market are:
• Rising demand for nutritious plant-based proteins
• Increasing consumer shift towards healthier eating habits
• Benefits of protein hydrolysate ingredients in enhancing nutritional value of plant-based proteins
• Enhancement of digestibility and absorption by protein hydrolysate ingredients
The protein hydrolysate ingredientsmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Ingredient Type: Whey Protein Hydrolysate, Casein Protein Hydrolysate, Milk Protein Hydrolysate, Meat Protein Hydrolysate, Other Ingredient Types
2) By Form: Powdered Protein Hydrolysates, Liquid Protein Hydrolysates
3) By Application: Sports Nutrition, Beverages, Dairy Products, Meat Products
4) By End-User: Fitness Enthusiasts, Health-Conscious Individuals
The key trends in the protein hydrolysate ingredients market are:
• One upcoming trend is the focus by major companies on creating innovative protein hydrolysate solutions to meet diverse nutritional product needs.
• There is a growing trend toward developing enhanced peptide-based medical nutrition solutions.
• There's a trend towards optimizing protein content in medical nutrition, with efforts being put into minimizing taste and texture issues.
• Hydrolysate products for individuals with compromised gastrointestinal function or nutrient absorptions are becoming increasingly common, indicating a move towards addressing specific health conditions through protein hydrolysate solutions.
Major players in the protein hydrolysate ingredients market are:
• Cargill Incorporated
• Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
• Danone S.A.
• Merck KGaA
• Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S
• Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
• Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.
• Ajinomoto Co. Inc.
• Agropur Cooperative
• Ingredion Incorporated
• AMCO Proteins LLC
• Kerry Group plc
• Glanbia plc
• Azelis Group NV
• Tate & Lyle PLC
• Roquette Frères S.A.
• Carbery Group Limited
• Davisco Foods International Inc.
• Titan Biotech Limited
• Krishna Enzytech Pvt. Ltd.
• Akola Chemicals Limited
North America was the largest region in the protein hydrolysate ingredients market in 2024