Protein Hydrolysate Ingredients Market Size, Share, Opportunities And Trends By Type (Milk Protein Hydrolysate, Plant Protein Hydrolysate, Animal Protein Hydrolysate), By Application (Food and Beverage, Sports Nutrition, Medical and Clinical Nutrition), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

Report CodeKSI061615257
PublishedOct, 2025

Description

Protein Hydrolysate Ingredients Market Size:

Protein Hydrolysate Ingredients Market, with a 7.00% CAGR, is anticipated to reach USD 5.985 billion by 2030 from USD 4.267 billion in 2025.

Protein hydrolysate is an ingredient generated from the enzymatic hydrolysis or fermentation of a protein into amino acids and peptides. Hydrolyzed vegetable protein and yeast extract are common protein hydrolysates used as flavor enhancers in various products. Protein hydrolysate can be used to change the allergen content of the baby formula. These ingredients are also used in certain specifically developed hypoallergenic pet meals, most notably dog foods for dogs that have sensitivities to specific protein types in conventional commercial dog food brands.

Protective Cultures Market Drivers:

  • High demand for protein-rich products will spur market growth during the projection period.

Protein hydrolysate ingredients are employed in various foods and beverages such as snacks, baked goods, processed foods, drinks, ready-to-eat products, etc. People are becoming health conscious which has positively impacted the demand for protein-rich food. As the popularity of protein-abundant food and beverage products grows, businesses are challenged to innovate, utilizing new, more complex technologies such as protein hydrolysis to meet customer demand. Moreover, when compared to other proteins, hydrolyzed protein can be integrated into meals and beverages without sacrificing taste, which is crucial for customers. Rising disposable income and shifting consumer preferences are significant drivers of protein hydrolysates ingredients market development.

  • Growth anticipated in plant protein hydrolysate.

The global protein hydrolysate ingredients market based on type is categorized into milk protein hydrolysate, plant protein hydrolysate, and animal protein hydrolysate. Plant-based protein hydrolysate ingredients are experiencing a high demand from consumers.  Plant protein hydrolysates have become extremely popular in the food industry due to their favorable impact on food and human health. Alternative hydrolyzed proteins are becoming increasingly popular as customers attempt to alter their diets to live more sustainably.  Consumers are concerned about the environment's status and their health. As a result, people are embracing vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian diets. According to Vegan Society data, As of January 2021, there are around 79 million vegans worldwide.

Protective Cultures Market Geographical Outlook:

  • Asia Pacific is expected to be the market leader.

Asia Pacific region is anticipated to hold a significant market share in the global protein hydrolysate ingredients market. The expanding consumer health consciousness, greater urbanization, and rising disposable income are driving the regional market growth. Protein hydrolysate ingredients are in high demand in growing markets such as India and China. Moreover, the well-established food & beverage sector and changes in eating habits are also bolstering the market growth. The functional foods business in China, notably sports drinks, nutritional beverages, and meal replacements, is quickly expanding. In addition, the prevalence of key market players such as Arla Foods, Fonterra Co-Operative Group Limited, and Royal Friesland Campina is also spurring the growth of protein hydrolysate ingredients in this region.

Market Segmentation:

  • GLOBAL PROTEIN HYDROLYSATE INGREDIENTS MARKET BY TYPE
    • Animal-Based
    • Plant-Based
      • Wheat
      • Soy
      • Others
  • GLOBAL PROTEIN HYDROLYSATE INGREDIENTS MARKET BY FORM
    • Liquid
    • Powder
  • GLOBAL PROTEIN HYDROLYSATE INGREDIENTS MARKET BY APPLICATION
    • Food & Beverage
      • Infant Nutrition
      • Functional Foods & Beverages
    • Sports Nutrition
    • Medical Nutrition
    • Others
  • GLOBAL PROTEIN HYDROLYSATE INGREDIENTS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY
    • North America
      • USA
      • Canada
      • Mexico
    • South America
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Others
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • France
      • United Kingdom
      • Spain
      • Others
    • Middle East and Africa
      • Saudi Arabia
      • UAE
      • Israel
      • Others
    • Asia Pacific
      • China
      • India
      • Japan
      • South Korea
      • Indonesia
      • Thailand
      • Others

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The protein hydrolysate ingredients market is expected to reach a total market size of US$5.985 billion by 2030.

Protein Hydrolysate Ingredients Market is valued at US$4.267 billion in 2025.

The protein hydrolysate ingredients market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.00% during the forecast period.

The growing demand for plant-based protein hydrolysates will support the protein hydrolysates ingredients market growth.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold a significant share of the global protein hydrolysates ingredients market.

Table Of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2. MARKET SNAPSHOT
    2.1. Market Overview
    2.2. Market Definition
    2.3. Scope of the Study
    2.4. Market Segmentation
3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE
    3.1. Market Drivers
    3.2. Market Restraints
    3.3. Market Opportunities
    3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
    3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis
    3.6. Policies and Regulations
    3.7. Strategic Recommendations
4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK
5. GLOBAL PROTEIN HYDROLYSATE INGREDIENTS MARKET BY TYPE
    5.1. Introduction
    5.2. Animal-Based
    5.3. Plant-Based
        5.3.1. Wheat
        5.3.2. Soy
        5.3.3. Others
6. GLOBAL PROTEIN HYDROLYSATE INGREDIENTS MARKET BY FORM
    6.1. Introduction
    6.2. Liquid
    6.3. Powder
7. GLOBAL PROTEIN HYDROLYSATE INGREDIENTS MARKET BY APPLICATION
    7.1. Introduction
    7.2. Food & Beverage
        7.2.1. Infant Nutrition
        7.2.2. Functional Foods & Beverages
    7.3. Sports Nutrition
    7.4. Medical Nutrition
    7.5. Others
8. GLOBAL PROTEIN HYDROLYSATE INGREDIENTS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY
    8.1. Introduction
    8.2. North America
        8.2.1. USA
        8.2.2. Canada
        8.2.3. Mexico
    8.3. South America
        8.3.1. Brazil
        8.3.2. Argentina
        8.3.3. Others
    8.4. Europe
        8.4.1. Germany
        8.4.2. France
        8.4.3. United Kingdom
        8.4.4. Spain
        8.4.5. Others
    8.5. Middle East and Africa
        8.5.1. Saudi Arabia
        8.5.2. UAE
        8.5.3. Israel
        8.5.4. Others
    8.6. Asia Pacific
        8.6.1. China
        8.6.2. India
        8.6.3. Japan
        8.6.4. South Korea
        8.6.5. Indonesia
        8.6.6. Thailand
        8.6.7. Others
9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS
    9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis
    9.2. Market Share Analysis
    9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations
    9.4. Competitive Dashboard
10. COMPANY PROFILES
    10.1. Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S
    10.2. Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
    10.3. Royal FrieslandCampina NV
    10.4. Kerry Group Plc
    10.5. Tate & Lyle PLC
    10.6. Actus Nutrition
    10.7. AMCO Proteins
    10.8. Agropur Inc.
    10.9. Azelis Holdings SA
    10.10. Abbott Laboratories
    10.11. Hilmar Ingredients
    10.12. ADM
11. APPENDIX
    11.1. Currency
    11.2. Assumptions
    11.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline
    11.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders
    11.5. Research Methodology
    11.6. Abbreviations
LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF TABLES

Companies Profiled

Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S

Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited

Royal FrieslandCampina NV

Kerry Group Plc

Tate & Lyle PLC

Actus Nutrition

AMCO Proteins

Agropur Inc

Azelis Holdings SA

Abbott Laboratories

Hilmar Ingredients

ADM

Related Reports