Asia Pacific Wheat Protein Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Asia Pacific Wheat Protein Market is segmented by Type (Wheat Concentrate, Wheat Protein Isolate, and Textured Wheat Protein); by Application (Dairy, Bakery, Sports Food, Confectionery, Pet Food, Nutritional Supplements, and Others), and by Geography (China, Japan, India, Australia, and Rest of Asia-Pacific). The report offers the market size in value terms in USD and volume in tons for all the abovementioned segments.

Asia Pacific Wheat Protein Market Size

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Asia Pacific Wheat Protein Market Analysis

The Asia Pacific Wheat Protein Market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.09% during the forecast period.

  • The market has witnessed significant growth due to the increasing intolerance towards animal protein, thereby leading to the shift in preference of the meat-consuming population toward meat substitutes made of vegan protein, therefore driving the market studied. In addition, major benefits such as high nutritional value and a good source of several proteins, with the growing demand for natural and organic substitutes, thus driving the market growth in the coming years.
  • Additionally, there has been a significant increase in the demand for wheat protein application in animal feed due to growing awareness regarding animal health, which is anticipated to drive the demand for wheat protein. According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the production volume of beef and veal across China amounted to approximately 7,180 thousand metric tons in the year 2022. Hence, the increasing trend of cattle rearing for the production of beef, veal, and other such products also offers lucrative opportunities for the growth of the wheat protein market across the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Moreover, companies in the region have initiated awareness programs and campaigns, which are directed to make consumers understand the benefits of alternative proteins and establish popularity among consumers, which is expected to further drive the market growth during the study period. Additionally, there has been a rise in the popularity of meat substitutes across the region. Hence, players have been innovating solutions to produce meat alternative products.
  • For instance, in December 2022, Harvest B opened its first plant-based meat ingredient facility in Australia. The company offers a range of plant-based meat ingredients, including an array of wheat-textured plant proteins. Such developments, coupled with the rise in demand for wheat proteins for various applications in end-user industries, are expected to propel the market studied over the forecast period.

Asia Pacific Wheat Protein Industry Overview

The Asia-Pacific wheat protein market is competitive and fragmented owing to the presence of many regional and domestic players. Emphasis is given to the merger, expansion, acquisition, and partnership of the companies, along with new product development, as strategic approaches adopted by the leading companies to boost their brand presence among consumers. The companies operating in the market studied have been investing in the expansion of the production of their wheat protein products across the region. 

Additionally, the companies have been focussing on research and development activities to innovate wheat protein and other such plant protein products, which could further drive the market studied. Key players dominating the market include MGP Ingredients Inc., Cargill Incorporated, Roquette Frères, The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, and Shandong Qufeng Food Technology Co. Ltd., among others.

Asia Pacific Wheat Protein Market Leaders

  1. Cargill, Incorporated

  2. The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company

  3. Roquette Frères

  4. Shandong Qufeng Food Technology Co. Ltd

  5. MGP Ingredients Inc.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Asia Pacific Wheat Protein Market News

  • November 2022: MGP Ingredients proudly announced that its Arise wheat protein isolates have received certification from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, as low FODMAP ingredients. Arise wheat protein isolates now proudly display the Monash University low FODMAP certified icon, providing food formulators with the assurance that these ingredients will not induce abdominal discomfort or gas during digestion.
  • September 2022: Cargill unveiled a strategic partnership with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) to inaugurate its inaugural digital business studio in Asia. This studio was conceived to offer support and investments to local innovators, enabling them to create cutting-edge solutions for Cargill's market offerings and to expedite innovation within the food and agriculture sector across the Asia-Pacific region.
  • April 2021: ADM inaugurated a new plant-based innovation lab within ADM's Biopolis research hub located in Singapore. The establishment of this innovation lab was aimed at fostering the development of nutritious solutions tailored specifically for the Asia-Pacific region.

APAC Wheat Protein Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Rise in Demand for Plant-based Protein Products
    • 4.1.2 Surging Consumer Inclination Towards Meat Analog
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Inclination Towards Gluten-free Products
  • 4.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Type
    • 5.1.1 Wheat Concentrate
    • 5.1.2 Wheat Protein Isolate
    • 5.1.3 Texturized Wheat Protein
  • 5.2 Application
    • 5.2.1 Dairy
    • 5.2.2 Bakery
    • 5.2.3 Sports Food
    • 5.2.4 Confectionery
    • 5.2.5 Pet Food
    • 5.2.6 Nutritional Supplements
    • 5.2.7 Other Applications
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 China
    • 5.3.2 Japan
    • 5.3.3 Australia
    • 5.3.4 India
    • 5.3.5 Rest of Asia Pacific

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 he Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
    • 6.3.2 Cargill, Incorporated
    • 6.3.3 Roquette Frères
    • 6.3.4 Tereos
    • 6.3.5 Manildra Group
    • 6.3.6 Glico Nutrition Co.,Ltd.
    • 6.3.7 MGP Ingredients Inc.
    • 6.3.8 Shandong Qufeng Food Technology Co. Ltd
    • 6.3.9 Harvest B
    • 6.3.10 Kröner-Stärke
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Asia Pacific Wheat Protein Industry Segmentation

Wheat protein can be defined as a natural plant-based protein derived from wheat.

The Asia-Pacific wheat protein market is segmented by type, application, and geography. Based on type, the market is segmented into wheat concentrate, wheat protein isolate, and textured wheat protein, and based on application, the market is segmented into dairy, bakery, sports food, confectionery, pet food, nutritional supplements, and other applications. Also, the study provides an analysis of the wheat protein market in the emerging and established markets across the Asia-Pacific, including China, Japan, Australia, India, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific.

The market sizing has been done in value terms in USD and for volume terms in volume in tons for all the abovementioned segments.

Type Wheat Concentrate
Wheat Protein Isolate
Texturized Wheat Protein
Application Dairy
Bakery
Sports Food
Confectionery
Pet Food
Nutritional Supplements
Other Applications
Geography China
Japan
Australia
India
Rest of Asia Pacific
Type
Wheat Concentrate
Wheat Protein Isolate
Texturized Wheat Protein
Application
Dairy
Bakery
Sports Food
Confectionery
Pet Food
Nutritional Supplements
Other Applications
Geography
China
Japan
Australia
India
Rest of Asia Pacific
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APAC Wheat Protein Market Research FAQs

What is the current Asia Pacific Wheat Protein Market size?

The Asia Pacific Wheat Protein Market is projected to register a CAGR of 5.09% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Asia Pacific Wheat Protein Market?

Cargill, Incorporated, The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Roquette Frères, Shandong Qufeng Food Technology Co. Ltd and MGP Ingredients Inc. are the major companies operating in the Asia Pacific Wheat Protein Market.

What years does this Asia Pacific Wheat Protein Market cover?

The report covers the Asia Pacific Wheat Protein Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Asia Pacific Wheat Protein Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Page last updated on: September 29, 2023

Asia Pacific Wheat Protein Industry Report

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