Functional Protein Market - Size, Trend, Share, Opportunity Analysis, and Forecast, 2014-2025

Functional proteins are a complex mix of biologically active proteins that help improve the immune system. Its consumption allows amino acids to be absorbed by the body more rapidly than intact proteins, thus maximizing the nutrient delivery to muscle tissues. When compared to other protein sources, functional protein is an ideal source of protein, which helps support muscle maintenance, build, and recovery. Thus, it finds special applications in dietary supplements, functional food & beverages, and animal nutrition. It is also used in the biotechnology industry as a supplement for cell cultures. The dietary supplements segment is expected to hold the largest share and maintain its dominance during the forecast period. The growing purchasing power and large on-the-go consumer base in Asia-Pacific is expected to have a positive impact on the market growth.

The market is segmented on the basis of type, application, source, form, and geography. Based on type, the market is classified into hydrolysates, whey protein concentrates, whey protein isolates, casein/caseinates, soy protein, and others. Based on application the market is divided into functional foods, functional beverages, dietary supplements, and animal nutrition. Based on source the market is segmented into plant and animal. Based on form, the market is divided into dry and liquid. The geographic breakdown and deep analysis of each of the aforesaid segments have been covered for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

Market Dynamics:

Drivers:

• Increasing usage of functional proteins by food and beverages


• Technological upgradation in the functional proteins market


• Increasing instances of chronic diseases


• Growing consumers awareness towards a healthy diet

Restraints:

Regulations for animal proteins

High R&D costs

Market Players:

The top players in the global functional protein market are Kerry Group PLC, Arla Foods AMBA, Fonterra Co-Operative Group, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Frieslandcampina, Saputo Ingredients, AMCO Proteins, Abbott Nutrition, and Real Dairy Australia Pty Ltd.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

MARKET LANDSCAPE

By Type

• Hydrolysates


• Whey Protein Concentrates


• Whey Protein Isolates


• Casein & Caseinates


• Soy Protein


• Other

By Application

• Functional Foods
  
  
  
  
  • Infant Formula
  
  
  • Sports Nutrition/Clinical Nutrition
  
  
  
  


• Functional Beverages


• Dietary Supplements


• Animal Nutrition

By Source

• Animal
  
  
  
  
  • Dairy Protein
  
  
  • Egg Protein
  
  
  • Gelatin
  
  
  
  


• Plant
  
  
  
  • Soy Protein
  
  
  • Wheat Protein
  
  
  • Vegetable Protein
  
  
  
  

By Form

• Dry


• Liquid

By Geography

• North America
  
  
  
  
  • U.S.
  
  
  • Canada
  
  
  • Mexico
  
  
  
  


• Europe
  
  
  
  • UK
  
  
  • Germany
  
  
  • France
  
  
  • Spain
  
  
  • Italy
  
  
  • Rest of Europe
  
  
  
  


• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  • China
  
  
  • Japan
  
  
  • India
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • South Korea
  
  
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  


• LAMEA
  
  
  
  • Brazil
  
  
  • Saudi Arabia
  
  
  • South Africa
  
  
  • Rest of LAMEA