Saudi Arabia Plant Protein Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Source (Pea, Rapeseed, Soy, Hempseed, Others), By Form (Protein Concentrates, Protein Isolates, Protein Hydrolysate), By Application (Dietary Supplement, Food And Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Animal Feed), And By Distribution Channel (Online, Offline) - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

Description

The Saudi Arabia Plant Protein Market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.40%, from US$60.366 million in 2025 to US$78.521 million by 2030.

Market key highlights:

• The increasing health-consciousness, changing diets, and increased awareness regarding sustainability are leading to increasing demand for plant-proteins in Saudi Arabia, especially among the young generation.
• Government action is accelerating the development of the plant protein ecosystem as part of Vision 2030, such as investments in food security and sustainable protein infrastructure.

There is a significant move towards an integrated health and environmental sustainability-focused lifestyle currently being realized in Saudi Arabia to tackle issues of global concern. Although most people are still relatively new to adopting a vegan diet in the country, the interest and readiness to adopt this alternative are increasing. This new trend has seen other players using the new opportunity, including some powerful players such as KBW Ventures, which is one of the reputable Saudi Arabia-based venture capital funds headed by Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud. KBW Ventures is investing in the innovative food industries because it has realized the potential of innovative food companies in coming up with global food solutions.

Saudi Arabia Plant Protein Market Overview & Scope

The Saudi Arabia Plant Protein market is segmented by:

• By Source: The plant protein market of Saudi Arabia is divided into pea, rapeseed, soy, hempseed, and others. It is expected that soy protein will dominate this segment because it has long been used, it is affordable, and a good source of nutritional content, and therefore would be a better ingredient in many food and beverage applications. The flexibility of soy protein allows it to be utilized in supplements, dairy substitutes, and processed foods. In the meantime, pea-based protein is picking up rapid momentum as a clean-label, allergen-free choice, especially in sports nutrition and vegan food, and hempseed protein, albeit with a small niche, is getting buzz due to its omega-rich nutritional profile and sustainability appeal.
• By Form: Based on form, the market is divided into protein concentrates, protein isolates, and protein hydrolysates. It is believed that protein isolates will reign supreme especially because they have a high protein content, and they are better digested thus very suitable in dietary supplements, functional foods and sports nutrition. Moderate protein concentrates are still used in the areas of animal feed and general food products where they are popular at the more cost-effective range of concentrations. On the contrary, protein hydrolysates are more specialized uses in pharmaceuticals and infant nutrition, because bioavailability and absorption are improved when in a pre-digested form.
• By Application: The application segment encompasses dietary supplements, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and animal food. Among these, the food and beverage sector seems to dominate the Saudi Arabian market in plant protein. This comes due to the growing demand for dairy alternatives, meat-free alternatives, fortified snacks, and beverages high in protein. Dietary supplements are a robust secondary segment, as preventive health and increasing fitness culture have consumers paying increased attention to them. Pharmaceuticals are also becoming a niche, but increasing applications and animal feed are becoming relevant in the issue of sustainable livestock and poultry feeding.
• By Distribution Channel: The online segment is expanding fast, though the offline channels prevail, owing to the robust presence of supermarkets, hypermarkets, pharmacies, as well as specialty nutrition stores, which the consumers have traditionally trusted.

Top Trends Shaping the Saudi Arabia Plant Protein Market

1. Clean Nutrition and Sustainability Focus

• The Saudi market is experiencing a strong shift toward long-term and environmentally sustainable reasons of proteins. The growing concerns regarding the environmental impact of animal production, along with the governmental promotion of food security diversification is inducing the increase in the popularity of plant proteins.

2. Innovation in Processing and Formulation

• The landscape of plant protein is changing in Saudi Arabia due to the use of the food technology that isolates, hydrolyzes, and fermentation-enhanced production of protein. These inventions enhance digestibility, taste and texture and find more uses in beverages, fortified foods and pharmaceuticals. Meanwhile, the introduction of new products in meat replacements, dairy substitutes, and functional foods is redefining consumer preferences and promoting its adoption by the mainstream audience.

Saudi Arabia Plant Protein Market Growth Drivers vs. Challenges

Drivers:

• Shift in consumption preferences coupled with market developments: It has been steadily growing in the uptake of plant-based diets and alternative proteins in the countries of the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and MEA consumers are more inclined to engage in plant-based eating than their global colleagues. Claims on the vegetarian products have dramatically declined over the past five years, and the introduction of meat alternatives with vegan and plant-based labels has grown considerably. There is also an eruption of natural claims in the region, especially those relating to organic products. It follows the trends of clean labeling and use of ingredients perceived to be more healthier, and excellent use of on-pack message to address environmental and climate challenges.
• Increasing demand for pea-based protein: Pea protein is derived from green and yellow peas, which are a good source of protein. Many people consider pea protein as one of the closest substitutes to meat protein. Pea protein has essential amino acids that help in enhancing healthy body functions and help in improving blood circulation, help in weight control, promoting metabolism, and help in regulating blood sugar. Moreover, pea protein is fully vegan and lactose-free. Hence, pea protein is a very good source for people who are vegetarian or vegan.

Saudi Arabia Plant Protein Market Competitive Landscape

The market is fragmented, with many notable players:

• Company Initiatives: In March 2025,  Tanmiah Food Company, one of the Middle East’s leading providers of fresh poultry, processed proteins, animal feed, health products, and a restaurant operator, announced a new partnership with Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and the EDF Group.

Saudi Arabia Plant Protein Market Segmentation:

• By Source
  • Pea
  • Rapeseed
  • Soy
  • Hempseed
  • Others
• By Form
  • Protein concentrates
  • Protein isolates
  • Protein hydrolysate
• By Application
  • Dietary supplements
  • Food and beverage
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Animal feed
• By Distribution Channel
  • Online
  • Offline

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. SAUDI ARABIA PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY SOURCE

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Pea

5.3. Rapeseed

5.4. Soy

5.5. Hempseed

5.6. Others

6. SAUDI ARABIA PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY FORM

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Protein concentrates

6.3. Protein isolates

6.4. Protein hydrolysate

7. SAUDI ARABIA PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY APPLICATION

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Dietary supplements

7.3. Food and beverage

7.4. Pharmaceuticals

7.5. Animal feed

8. SAUDI ARABIA PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL

8.1. Introduction

8.2. Online

8.3. Offline

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. Cargill

10.2. Dupont

10.3. Now Foods

10.4. Tate & Lyle

10.5. ADM

10.6. Ingredion Incorporated

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 

Companies Profiled

Cargill

Dupont

Now Foods

Tate & Lyle

ADM

Ingredion Incorporated

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