Protein Hydrolysate Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Source (Animal Protein, Plant Protein), By Form (Liquid, Powder), By Application (Infant Nutrition, Sports Nutrition and Dietary Supplement, Animal Feed & Nutrition, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

The protein hydrolysate market is projected to witness a compounded annual growth rate of 5.73%, growing to US$2.081 billion by 2030 from US$1.574 billion in 2025.

When proteins get their partial or full hydrolysis from soybean, wheat, milk protein fractions, or other sources, they are broken down into a complex mixture of oligopeptides, peptides, and free amino acids. The degree of hydrolysis can vary from as low as 5% for partially hydrolyzed protein to about 10% for completely hydrolyzed. Proteins of lower degrees of hydrolysis are used for the improvement of texture, water binding, and emulsification, whereas proteins of higher degrees of hydrolysis are used to enhance flavor. There is an increase in deficiency in the body due to the lack of proteins in the diet.

Moreover, people are more concerned and conscious about health and gravitate towards protein-rich diets, which ultimately raises demand for protein hydrolysates and, thus, the market growth. This is because athletes need to give their best for peak performance with good results, thus increasing the need for high protein to improve performance and stamina and thereby boosting the market's growth. On the other hand, stringent government regulations about the three quality parameters of proteins and food quality and health agencies' approval, such as the FDA in the US, are difficult. These, along with higher research and development and production costs, will restrain the protein hydrolysates market expansion.

What are the drivers of the Protein Hydrolysate Market?

• The increasing investment is expected to propel the protein hydrolysate market

Growing investments in improving the production capacity and advanced technology, such as precision fermentation and synthetic biology, drive their market as demand increases for protein hydrolysates at a constant supply level. R&D investments enable innovative creation of these hydrolysates for functional applications, better taste, and increased nutrition, attracting new customers and expanding market potential.

In addition, increasing investments and strategic involvement of the market players to improve such proteins and launch more fortified and advanced products are propelling demand for these chemicals, thus bolstering market growth during the forecast period. For example, in September 2024, Nu-Tek BioSciences, a foremost manufacturer of animal-free peptone and protein hydrolysates, introduced its technology solution provider and market leadership in the soy peptone portfolio. The company partners with customers to provide secondary sourcing solutions, supporting long-term growth objectives for their global platforms. Nu-Tek's technology can be used to manufacture peptones and hydrolysates from various protein sources.

Furthermore, major companies' research focuses on developing hydrolysates containing bioactive peptides targeted towards certain health benefits. It optimizes production processes, leading to higher yields at reduced costs while creating a smaller environmental footprint and increasing competitiveness. Thus, expanding production capacity is paramount in meeting ever-growing demands, ensuring steady supply, and preventing starvation.

• Rising health consciousness is predicted to fuel the expansion of the protein hydrolysate market

Health consciousness is rapidly becoming an important aspect of everyone's lifestyle, which incidentally boosts demand for protein-rich diets along with their many supplements. Protein hydrolysates significantly enhance digestibility, bioavailability, and functional properties, facilitating easier absorption and improving the nutritional content and taste of food.

Moreover, protein hydrolysates are used for infant formulas, clinical nutrition, and sports nutrition, among others, and are major in the food and beverage industry. They allow the effective delivery of readily digestible protein for optimal growth. They support recovery and well-being, enhance muscle building and recovery, and various products' overall quality and nutrition.

• The rising aging population is anticipated to promote the protein hydrolysate market expansion

The protein hydrolysate growth is driven largely by the fact that it mainly targets older adults, where the ever-present phenomenon of loss of skeletal muscle mass and function, called sarcopenia in medical terms, is concerned. Protein hydrolysates are an effective remedy for sarcopenia due to their high bioavailability and ability to stimulate protein synthesis. They are excellent in protecting older adults from muscle mass loss, contributing to their market expansion.

The aging of the population is a global phenomenon affecting all areas and countries and is quickly progressing in developing countries, including even those having very large young populations. The UNFPA report shows that seven of the top 15 countries with more than 10 million older persons are developing countries. Japan alone boasts the highest older population of over 30%, with 64 countries expected to join by 2050.

In addition, by 2050, the global number of elderly people will exceed 2 billion. Asia-Pacific will house almost two-thirds of the population of older people globally. More than one in four people in the region will be over 60, with more than one in three in North-East and East Asia being classified as such. According to the same source, women account for 54% of the older population, with around 61% of that population being 80 years and older.

Furthermore, protein is essential for bone health, preventing bone loss with aging and reducing fracture risk. It is of paramount benefit to older adults who need to maintain muscle mass and bone health. The aging population with bone problems that require protein hydrolysates drives the increased market for these nutritional products, ultimately indicating a growing demand for protein-rich foods.

Geographical outlooks of the Protein Hydrolysate Market:

• Asia Pacific region to hold significant shares of the protein hydrolysate market

Geographically, it can be segmented into North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Asia Pacific will have a considerable market share, as most of the low-income countries have a large childhood population suffering from undernutrition and need protein-rich diets plus some essential nutrients in their bodies. The application of protein hydrolysates spans across many segments, including food and beverage, sports nutrition, and animal feed for undernutrition. The demand for protein hydrolysates fundamentally owes to economic growth and changing lifestyles associated with being more health-conscious and wellness-centered.        

Further, the Asia Pacific will progress economically, which means that people will have increased disposable incomes and spend more on health and wellness products such as protein hydrolysates. The growing awareness of protein's importance in a healthy lifestyle and the prevention of chronic diseases propels hungry customers into seeking protein-rich foods or supplements. The continuously aging population in Asia can attract the most opportunities for protein hydrolysate manufacturing, thus serving the nutritional needs of this demographic.

Protein Hydrolysate Market Scope:

Report Metric	Details
Protein Hydrolysate Market Size in 2025	US$1.574 billion
Protein Hydrolysate Market Size in 2030	US$2.081 billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 5.73%
Study Period	2020 to 2030
Historical Data	2020 to 2023
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)	USD Billion
Segmentation	Source Form Application Geography
Geographical Segmentation	North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in Protein Hydrolysate Market	Abbott Arla Foods Ingredients Group AMCO Proteins Glanbia plc Kerry Inc.
Customization Scope	Free report customization with purchase

 

The Protein Hydrolysate Market is analyzed into the following segments:

• By Source
  • Animal Protein
  • Plant Protein
• By Form
  • Liquid
  • Powder
• By Application
  • Infant Nutrition
  • Sports Nutrition and Dietary Supplement
  • Animal Feed & Nutrition
  • Others
• By Geography
  • North America
    • USA
    • Canada              
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • UK
    • Germany
    • France
    • Spain
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Indonesia
    • Taiwan
    • Thailand
    • Others

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Market Overview

1.2. Market Definition

1.3. Scope of the Study

1.4. Market Segmentation

1.5. Currency

1.6. Assumptions

1.7. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

1.8. Key benefits for the stakeholders

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

2.1. Research Design

2.2. Research Process

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1. Key Findings

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

4.1. Market Drivers

4.2. Market Restraints

4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers

4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers

4.3.3. Threat of New Entrants

4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes

4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry

4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.5. Analyst View

5. PROTEIN HYDROLYSATE MARKET BY SOURCE

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Animal Protein

5.3. Plant Protein

6. PROTEIN HYDROLYSATE MARKET BY FORM 

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Liquid

6.3. Powder

7. PROTEIN HYDROLYSATE MARKET BY APPLICATION 

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Infant Nutrition

7.3. Sports Nutrition and Dietary Supplement

7.4. Animal Feed & Nutrition

7.5. Others

8. PROTEIN HYDROLYSATE MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

8.1. Introduction

8.2. North America

8.2.1. By Source

8.2.2. By Form

8.2.3. By Application

8.2.4. By Country

8.2.4.1. USA

8.2.4.2. Canada

8.2.4.3. Mexico

8.3. South America

8.3.1. By Source

8.3.2. By Form

8.3.3. By Application

8.3.4. By Country

8.3.4.1. Brazil

8.3.4.2. Argentina

8.3.4.3. Others

8.4. Europe

8.4.1. By Source

8.4.2. By Form

8.4.3. By Application

8.4.4. By Country

8.4.4.1. UK

8.4.4.2. Germany

8.4.4.3. France

8.4.4.4. Spain

8.4.4.5. Others

8.5. Middle East and Africa

8.5.1. By Source

8.5.2. By Form

8.5.3. By Application

8.5.4. By Country

8.5.4.1. Saudi Arabia

8.5.4.2. UAE

8.5.4.3. Others

8.6. Asia Pacific

8.6.1. By Source

8.6.2. By Form

8.6.3. By Application

8.6.4. By Country

8.6.4.1. China

8.6.4.2. Japan

8.6.4.3. India

8.6.4.4. South Korea

8.6.4.5. Indonesia

8.6.4.6. Taiwan

8.6.4.7. Thailand

8.6.4.8. 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. Abbott

10.2. Arla Foods Ingredients Group

10.3. AMCO Proteins

10.4. Glanbia plc

10.5. Kerry Inc.

10.6. Roquette Frères S.A.

10.7. Kemin Industries, Inc.

10.8. Bioiberica

10.9. Hofseth BioCare

Abbott

Arla Foods Ingredients Group

AMCO Proteins

Glanbia plc

Kerry Inc.

Roquette Frères S.A.

Kemin Industries, Inc.

Bioiberica

Hofseth BioCare