Alternative Protein Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 4748
  • Published Date: Sep 10, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Alternative Protein Market Segmentation:

Type Segment Analysis

The global alternative protein market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by type into plant-based protein, insect-based protein, and microbial-based protein. Out of the three types of alternative protein, the plant-based protein segment is estimated to gain the largest market share in the year 2035. The growth of the segment can be attributed to the increasing awareness and demand for plant-based food. Plant-based alternative milk products represented around 16% of all milk sales during the 52 weeks that ended July 3, 2021. In addition to this, in the United States, around 52% of consumers are eating plant-based foods for a healthier life.

Application Segment Analysis

The global alternative protein market is also segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by application into food & beverages, animal feed & pet food, and nutraceuticals. Amongst these three segments, the food & beverage segment is expected to garner a significant share in the year 2035. People are becoming more aware of the importance of proteins in their diet which is creating lucrative opportunities for alternative proteins. Alternative proteins are used in making meat-free protein and dairy-free products. The growth of the segment is expected on the account of rising prevalence of lactose intolerance among people. Almost 80% of African Americans are lactose intolerant. Moreover, around 60% of the Indian population is living with milk intolerance. On the other hand, the rising population of vegans is also expected to boost the growth of the food & beverages segment in the market.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

            By Type

  • Plant-Based Protein

  • Insect-Based Protein

  • Microbial-Based Protein

           By Application

  • Food & Beverages

  • Animal Feed & Pet Food

  • Nutraceuticals

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of alternative protein is estimated at USD 29.66 billion.

The global alternative protein market size was more than USD 27.1 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 10.5%, reaching USD 73.55 billion revenue by 2035.

North America alternative protein market will dominate more than 35% share by 2035, driven by increasing population of vegans and vegetarians.

Key players in the market include Calysta Inc., Hamlet Protein, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Axiom Foods, Inc., Puris, Cargill Incorporated, AMCO Proteins, Royal DSM, Lallemand Inc., Ingredion.
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