Europe Potato Protein Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence
The Europe Potato Protein Market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period.
- The market is primarily driven by the increasing number of health-conscious consumers in the region. The end-user markets in Europe present several opportunities for plant protein, as local production is undervalued, due to the high dependency on imports. The primary end-user markets for plant-based protein in Europe are food, feed, cosmetic, and biomaterials.
- There is high support from the governments, for the production and consumption of
plant protein, as they require fewer natural resources for attaining the same protein level. - The rising demand for clean-label products and several innovations in the market are some of the factors that may help overcome these challenges.
Europe Potato Protein Market Trends and Insights
Growing Vegan Trends In Europe
A growing number of Europeans are turning vegetarians or even vegans. As per studies, more people are refraining from eating meat and are adopting a vegetarian or vegan diet. According to a study by Meat Atlas, between 2% and 10% of the overall population has become vegan, whereas the European Vegetarian Union estimated it to be around 6%. The continent is the leader in providing meat substitutes, accounting for 39% of the global sales. Over 90% of the takeaway restaurants now offer vegetarian foods, with more than half of them offering gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan products. This growth in the vegan population, in the region, will boost the sales of potato protein across the countries.
Germany Holds A Prominent Share
Germany is one of the countries that have the highest vegan populations in the world. The market is experimenting with different ways to extract protein, and meet the rising demand. Most meat substitute products, such as sausages and schnitzels, are usually made from plant proteins, like soy, and are now being made from potato
proteins. With the demand from the country various players in the market are entering the market. Global ingredient companies, like Cargill, have entered into joint ventures with firms, for the production of modified potato starch for non-food applications. AKV's
potato starch and potato protein are also sold through Cargill's distribution network. Denk Ingredients is a Germany-based distributor supplying raw health ingredients
in liquid and powder forms, to B2B businesses throughout Europe. It sells potato
protein online in both small and large commercial quantities.
Competitive Landscape
The European potato protein market is a consolidated one. The companies are focusing on new and innovative products that can be incorporated into food applications. They are targeting beverages, snack bars, bakeries, and confectionary segments for their R&D, in order to boost the applications of potato protein, in the food segment.
Europe Potato Protein Industry Leaders
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Roquette Foods
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Avebe
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KMC ingredients
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Tereos Group
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Europe Potato Protein Market Report Scope
The European potato protein market is segmented by type, into potato protein concentrate and potato protein isolate. The market is segmented by application, into beverages, bakery, confectionery and snacks, animal nutrition, dietary supplements, and other applications. The report also includes the geographical analysis of the market.
| Potato Protein Concentrate |
| Potato Protein Isolate |
| Beverages |
| Bakery and Confectionery |
| Animal Nutrition |
| Dietary Supplements |
| Other Applications |
| Spain |
| United Kingdom |
| Germany |
| France |
| Italy |
| Rest of Europe |
| By Type | Potato Protein Concentrate |
| Potato Protein Isolate | |
| By Application | Beverages |
| Bakery and Confectionery | |
| Animal Nutrition | |
| Dietary Supplements | |
| Other Applications | |
| Geography | Spain |
| United Kingdom | |
| Germany | |
| France | |
| Italy | |
| Rest of Europe |
Key Questions Answered in the Report
What is the current Europe Potato Protein Market size?
The Europe Potato Protein Market is projected to register a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in Europe Potato Protein Market?
Roquette Foods, Avebe, KMC ingredients and Tereos Group are the major companies operating in the Europe Potato Protein Market.
What years does this Europe Potato Protein Market cover?
The report covers the Europe Potato Protein Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Europe Potato Protein Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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Europe Potato Protein Market Report
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