The Single-Cell Protein Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The global market size for single-cell protein has seen significant expansion lately. The market value is projected to rise from $14.55 billion in 2024 to $16.95 billion in 2025, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5%.
The Single-Cell Protein global market is expected to experience significant growth, reaching a forecasted size of $30.89 billion by 2029. This growth is anticipated to occur at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.2%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Single-Cell Protein Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the single-cell protein market are:
• Rising demand in the animal feed sector
• Increasing focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions
• Expansion of applications utilizing single-cell protein
• Development of novel platforms and bioreactor designs for production
The single-cell protein market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Species: Algae, Fungi, Bacteria, Yeast
2) By Feedstock: Organic, Conventional
3) By Application: Food And Beverages, Dietary Supplements, Animal Feed, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Algae: Spirulina, Chlorella, Dunaliella
2) By Fungi: Mycoprotein, Edible Mushrooms, Filamentous Fungi Proteins
3) By Bacteria: Methylophilus methylotrophus, Propionibacterium spp., Rhizobium spp
4) By Yeast: Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Candida utilis, Kluyveromyces marxianus
The key trends in the single-cell protein market are:
• Advancements in fermentation technology are expected to emerge as a key trend.
• The sustainability and eco-friendliness of methods used in production are predicted to gain momentum.
• The integration of single-cell protein within the animal feed and aquaculture industries is a potential emerging trend.
• Innovations in microbial fermentation techniques and advancements in biotechnology for enhanced protein yields are trending.
Major players in the single-cell protein market are:
• Cargill Incorporated
• Archer Daniels Midland Company
• Evonik Industries AG
• Koninklijke DSM N.V.
• Nutreco N.V.
• Green Plains Inc.
• GNC Holdings Inc.
• Novozymes A/S
• Angel Yeast Co. Ltd.
• Lallemand Inc.
• Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
• Marlow Foods Ltd.
• Cyanotech Corporation
• Novus Biologicals LLC
• TerraVia Holdings Inc.
• Calysta Inc.
• Algatechnologies Ltd
• Mara Renewables Corporation
• KnipBio Inc.
• Deep Branch Biotechnology Ltd.
• Solar Foods
• BioProcess Algae LLC
• Blue Bio Tech International GmbH
• Unibio A/S
• Willows Ingredients Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the single-cell protein market in 2024