India Plant Protein Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2029

The India Plant Protein Market is segmented by Protein Type (Hemp Protein, Pea Protein, Potato Protein, Rice Protein, Soy Protein, Wheat Protein) and by End User (Animal Feed, Food and Beverages, Personal Care and Cosmetics, Supplements). Market value in USD and market volume in tonnes are presented. Key data points observed include the market volume of end-user segments, per capita consumption, and raw material production.

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India Plant Protein Market Analysis

The India Plant Protein Market size is estimated at 0.91 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 1.21 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.85% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

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0.91 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

1.21 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

5.72 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

5.85 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Market by Product Type

60.43 %

value share, Soy Protein, 2023

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Soy protein overpowers all the plant protein types due to its high protein content, low viscosity, solubility, etc., which caters to its extensive use in all sectors.

Largest Market by End User

67.45 %

value share, Food and Beverages, 2023

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The demand for plant protein in F&B is the greatest, owing to the multifunctionality of plant proteins and the surging number of Chinese consumers shifting toward vegan meals.

Fastest Growing Market by Product Type

6.61 %

Projected CAGR, Hemp Protein, 2024-2029

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Hemp protein is projected to be the fastest-growing plant protein type in India, contributed by its surging application due to high dietary fibers in the F&B industry.

Fastest Growing Market by End User

8.63 %

Projected CAGR, Personal Care and Cosmetics, 2024-2029

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The demand for protein-enriched skin, body, and hair care products is on the rise. Players are offering protein ingredients with distinct concentrations as per the need.

Leading Market Player

3.63 %

market share, Südzucker AG, 2021

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Suedzucker AG, with its subsidiary BENEO, adopted innovations in line with the changes in consumer trends in nutritional choices and functionalities to strengthen its market position in the country.

Food & beverage and animal feed together accounted for more than 60% of the share in 2022, due to rising veganism coupled with growing preference for plant-based foods as a sustainable alternative

  • India has the highest number of vegetarians in Asia-Pacific, thus driving the demand for plant-based proteins in the country. Also, the growing inclination toward healthy, on-the-go meal options contributes to market growth. In 2021, about 70% of Indians were willing to focus on improving their overall health and immunity and lowering stress and anxiety by prioritizing dietary changes.
  • The F&B segment dominates the market share. It is also anticipated to register a CAGR of 6.15%, by volume, during the forecast period. As of 2022, 24% of the Indian population was strictly vegetarian, 9% was vegan, and 8% was pescatarian. The high demand for food and beverages is attributable to the growing demand for meat alternatives and dairy alternatives amid the rising vegetarianism and veganism in the country.
  • Among all the end-user segments, the personal care and cosmetics segment is likely to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period, with a CAGR of 8.36%, by volume. The major trend observed in the usage of plant protein ingredients is that high protein content ingredients have already been made available. Hence, the focus has shifted toward sustainable sources and the quality of the protein in the ingredients being offered.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the vulnerability of the regional food service sector, which further drove consumers to the retail sector. Thus, the segment is expected to register a growth rate of 14.96%, by volume, during the forecast period. In 2020, 63% of Indian consumers were willing to buy plant-based protein items regularly, and COVID-19 has made people aware of immunity, which is a by-product of a healthy food lifestyle.
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India Plant Protein Market Trends

India has emerged as one of the major markets in plant protein consumption

  • Increased production of major plant proteins like soybean, rice, pea, and wheat. Although many plant products are consumed as staple foods in the region, the increased applications of these protein ingredients in developing innovative foods are further increasing the consumption of these protein ingredients. The increasing number and engagement capability of vegan influencers among the internet-savvy young generation has proven to be pivotal in the rise of the veganism trend in India. For instance, currently, India has more than 1 million vegans and vegetarians.
  • Dairy was majorly dominating the country's consumption. However, with the increasing awareness of plant proteins, Indian consumers, especially younger generations, are turning toward plant protein-fortified foods. A survey in 2019 found that 63% of the surveyed Indians were willing to replace meat with plant-based options, and the country has over a billion people. To cater to the growing demand, innovative products are occupying market space, thus increasing the options for consumers. For instance, Evolved Foods introduced vegan alternatives under its Alt Meat and Alt Protein brands, seeking to replace chicken and paneer. A Dutch company, Schouten, brought its tempeh production system to India.
  • The protein segment is not being adopted that well among Indian consumers. The recommended dietary allowance of protein for an average Indian adult is 0.8 to 1 gm per kg of body weight. According to an estimate, over 70% of the country's population is protein deficient. This protein deficiency could be due to a lack of awareness and inadequate consumption of protein on a regular basis.
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India to focus more on soybean and pea production

  • India produces different commodities for the plant protein industry, including rice, wheat, pea, and soy. India is one of the world's leading rice producers, accounting for about 20% of global rice production in 2021. The higher production of the commodities is supported by India's soil moisture, low temperatures, and well-distributed rainfall. Since 2017, wheat and rice production have been above the projected trends due to the development and expansion of areas planted to new, higher-yielding varieties. Although the planted rice acreage has plateaued due to increasing demand for land from urbanization and higher-value crops, the higher yield is aided by new and improved varieties, better agronomic practices, and expansion of irrigation facilities.
  • India is also one of the top soybean producers in the world. The soybean production in the country increased by around 30% from 2015 to 2020. The production value increased from 8,570,000 tons in 2015 to 11,226,000 tons in 2020. The public and private companies are developing various techniques and directly engaging with farmers to enhance farm incomes and increase soybean yield. To augment the production, the State Government of Maharashtra and the Public-Private Partnership for Integrated Agriculture Development (PPPIAD), in collaboration with ADM, introduced new technologies for soybean cultivation.
  • Similarly, several farm-centric policies and programs, such as PMKSY, PMFBY, PKVY, SHM and SHC, and e-NAM, help attain the desired objectives in pea production in India. Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh are the country's top pea growers. As of September 2021, in the state-wise area under soybean in India, Madhya Pradesh was the leading state with 55.84 lakh ha, followed by Maharastra (46.01 lakh ha).
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT

  • Growing concerns about infant nutrition are driving the market
  • Non-alcoholic drinks are predicted to support market growth
  • Home cooking is propelling the market
  • Dairy alternatives to witness significant growth rate
  • Growing preference for protein rich diet to influence segment growth
  • The healthier snacking option is driving the market
  • Compound feed supporting the animal feed demand
  • Rising penetration of organized bakery sector is likely to impact the market
  • Fortification and innovative packaging trends to influence breakfast cereals market
  • Growing per capita consumption and retail infrastructure driving the market growth
  • Increase in the geriatric population is propelling the segment
  • Strong hold of RTE/RTC in the food processing industry
  • Rising awareness is increasing consumer base in the market
  • Premiumization and natural ingredients are taking over the segment’s market edge

India Plant Protein Industry Overview

The India Plant Protein Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 11.37%. The major players in this market are Archer Daniels Midland Company, International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc., Kerry Group PLC, Südzucker AG and VIPPY INDUSTRIES LIMITED (sorted alphabetically).

India Plant Protein Market Leaders

  1. Archer Daniels Midland Company

  2. International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

  3. Kerry Group PLC

  4. Südzucker AG

  5. VIPPY INDUSTRIES LIMITED

India Plant Protein Market Concentration

Other important companies include Cargill, Incorporated, Ingredion Incorporated, Roquette Frère.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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India Plant Protein Market News

  • June 2022: Roquette, a plant-based protein manufacturer, released two novel rice proteins to address the market demand for meat substitute applications. The new Nutralys rice protein line includes a rice protein isolate and a rice protein concentrate.
  • May 2022: BENEO, a subsidiary of Südzucker, entered a purchase agreement to acquire Meatless BV, a producer of functional ingredients. BENEO is expanding its existing product offering with the acquisition to offer an even broader range of texturizing solutions for meat and fish alternatives.
  • May 2021: Kerry announced a new purpose-built food technology and innovation center of excellence in Queensland, Australia. The facility acted as the new headquarters for Kerry in Australia and New Zealand, while its existing facility in Sydney will retain a specialist research and development applications hub. With end-to-end capabilities, including pilot plants, laboratories, and tasting facilities, the new Kerry Australia and New Zealand Development and Application Centre in Brisbane increased Kerry’s R&D capacity in the region.

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India Plant Protein Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

  2. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition

    2. 1.2. Scope of the Study​

    3. 1.3. Research Methodology

  3. 2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

    1. 2.1. End User Market Volume

      1. 2.1.1. Baby Food and Infant Formula

      2. 2.1.2. Bakery

      3. 2.1.3. Beverages

      4. 2.1.4. Breakfast Cereals

      5. 2.1.5. Condiments/Sauces

      6. 2.1.6. Confectionery

      7. 2.1.7. Dairy and Dairy Alternative Products

      8. 2.1.8. Elderly Nutrition and Medical Nutrition

      9. 2.1.9. Meat/Poultry/Seafood and Meat Alternative Products

      10. 2.1.10. RTE/RTC Food Products

      11. 2.1.11. Snacks

      12. 2.1.12. Sport/Performance Nutrition

      13. 2.1.13. Animal Feed

      14. 2.1.14. Personal Care and Cosmetics

    2. 2.2. Protein Consumption Trends

      1. 2.2.1. Plant

    3. 2.3. Production Trends

      1. 2.3.1. Plant

    4. 2.4. Regulatory Framework

      1. 2.4.1. India

    5. 2.5. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

  4. 3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)

    1. 3.1. Protein Type

      1. 3.1.1. Hemp Protein

      2. 3.1.2. Pea Protein

      3. 3.1.3. Potato Protein

      4. 3.1.4. Rice Protein

      5. 3.1.5. Soy Protein

      6. 3.1.6. Wheat Protein

      7. 3.1.7. Other Plant Protein

    2. 3.2. End User

      1. 3.2.1. Animal Feed

      2. 3.2.2. Food and Beverages

        1. 3.2.2.1. By Sub End User

          1. 3.2.2.1.1. Bakery

          2. 3.2.2.1.2. Beverages

          3. 3.2.2.1.3. Breakfast Cereals

          4. 3.2.2.1.4. Condiments/Sauces

          5. 3.2.2.1.5. Confectionery

          6. 3.2.2.1.6. Dairy and Dairy Alternative Products

          7. 3.2.2.1.7. Meat/Poultry/Seafood and Meat Alternative Products

          8. 3.2.2.1.8. RTE/RTC Food Products

          9. 3.2.2.1.9. Snacks

      3. 3.2.3. Personal Care and Cosmetics

      4. 3.2.4. Supplements

        1. 3.2.4.1. By Sub End User

          1. 3.2.4.1.1. Baby Food and Infant Formula

          2. 3.2.4.1.2. Elderly Nutrition and Medical Nutrition

          3. 3.2.4.1.3. Sport/Performance Nutrition

  5. 4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 4.1. Key Strategic Moves

    2. 4.2. Market Share Analysis

    3. 4.3. Company Landscape

    4. 4.4. Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).

      1. 4.4.1. Archer Daniels Midland Company

      2. 4.4.2. Cargill, Incorporated

      3. 4.4.3. Ingredion Incorporated

      4. 4.4.4. International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

      5. 4.4.5. Kerry Group PLC

      6. 4.4.6. Roquette Frère

      7. 4.4.7. Südzucker AG

      8. 4.4.8. VIPPY INDUSTRIES LIMITED

  6. 5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR PROTEIN INGREDIENTS INDUSTRY CEOS

  7. 6. APPENDIX

    1. 6.1. Global Overview

      1. 6.1.1. Overview

      2. 6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework

      3. 6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis

      4. 6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)

    2. 6.2. Sources & References

    3. 6.3. List of Tables & Figures

    4. 6.4. Primary Insights

    5. 6.5. Data Pack

    6. 6.6. Glossary of Terms

List of Tables & Figures

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  2. VOLUME OF BABY FOOD AND INFANT FORMULA MARKET, METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF BAKERY MARKET, METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF BEVERAGES MARKET, METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF BREAKFAST CEREALS MARKET, METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF CONDIMENTS/SAUCES MARKET, METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DAIRY AND DAIRY ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS MARKET, METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF ELDERLY NUTRITION AND MEDICAL NUTRITION MARKET, METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF MEAT/POULTRY/SEAFOOD AND MEAT ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS MARKET, METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF RTE/RTC FOOD PRODUCTS MARKET, METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF SNACKS MARKET, METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF SPORT/PERFORMANCE NUTRITION MARKET, METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF ANIMAL FEED MARKET, METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PERSONAL CARE AND COSMETICS MARKET, METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION OF PLANT PROTEIN, GRAM, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. PLANT PROTEIN RAW MATERIAL PRODUCTION, METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2021
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, TONNES, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, METRIC TONNES, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF HEMP PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF HEMP PROTEIN MARKET, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF HEMP PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % HEMP PROTEIN , INDIA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PEA PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PEA PROTEIN MARKET, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PEA PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % PEA PROTEIN , INDIA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF POTATO PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF POTATO PROTEIN MARKET, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF POTATO PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % POTATO PROTEIN , INDIA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF RICE PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF RICE PROTEIN MARKET, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF RICE PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % RICE PROTEIN , INDIA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF SOY PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF SOY PROTEIN MARKET, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SOY PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % SOY PROTEIN , INDIA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF WHEAT PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF WHEAT PROTEIN MARKET, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF WHEAT PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % WHEAT PROTEIN , INDIA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF OTHER PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, METRIC TONNES, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF OTHER PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, % OTHER PLANT PROTEIN , INDIA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, METRIC TONNES, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY END USER, %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, ANIMAL FEED, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, ANIMAL FEED, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % ANIMAL FEED , INDIA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, FOOD AND BEVERAGES END USER, METRIC TONNES, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, FOOD AND BEVERAGES END USER, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY FOOD AND BEVERAGES END USER, %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY FOOD AND BEVERAGES END USER, %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, BAKERY, METRIC TONNES, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, BAKERY, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % BAKERY , INDIA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, BEVERAGES, METRIC TONNES, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, BEVERAGES, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % BEVERAGES , INDIA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, BREAKFAST CEREALS, METRIC TONNES, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, BREAKFAST CEREALS, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % BREAKFAST CEREALS , INDIA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, CONDIMENTS/SAUCES, METRIC TONNES, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, CONDIMENTS/SAUCES, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % CONDIMENTS/SAUCES , INDIA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, CONFECTIONERY, METRIC TONNES, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, CONFECTIONERY, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % CONFECTIONERY , INDIA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, DAIRY AND DAIRY ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS, METRIC TONNES, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, DAIRY AND DAIRY ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % DAIRY AND DAIRY ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS , INDIA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, MEAT/POULTRY/SEAFOOD AND MEAT ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS, METRIC TONNES, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, MEAT/POULTRY/SEAFOOD AND MEAT ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % MEAT/POULTRY/SEAFOOD AND MEAT ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS , INDIA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, RTE/RTC FOOD PRODUCTS, METRIC TONNES, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, RTE/RTC FOOD PRODUCTS, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % RTE/RTC FOOD PRODUCTS , INDIA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, SNACKS, METRIC TONNES, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, SNACKS, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % SNACKS , INDIA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, PERSONAL CARE AND COSMETICS, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, PERSONAL CARE AND COSMETICS, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % PERSONAL CARE AND COSMETICS , INDIA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, SUPPLEMENTS END USER, METRIC TONNES, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, SUPPLEMENTS END USER, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY SUPPLEMENTS END USER, %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY SUPPLEMENTS END USER, %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, BABY FOOD AND INFANT FORMULA, METRIC TONNES, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, BABY FOOD AND INFANT FORMULA, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % BABY FOOD AND INFANT FORMULA , INDIA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, ELDERLY NUTRITION AND MEDICAL NUTRITION, METRIC TONNES, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, ELDERLY NUTRITION AND MEDICAL NUTRITION, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % ELDERLY NUTRITION AND MEDICAL NUTRITION , INDIA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, SPORT/PERFORMANCE NUTRITION, METRIC TONNES, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, SPORT/PERFORMANCE NUTRITION, USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PLANT PROTEIN MARKET BY PROTEIN TYPE, % SPORT/PERFORMANCE NUTRITION , INDIA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, INDIA PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, 2017 - 2022
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  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, INDIA, 2017 - 2022
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, INDIA PLANT PROTEIN MARKET, 2021

India Plant Protein Industry Segmentation

Hemp Protein, Pea Protein, Potato Protein, Rice Protein, Soy Protein, Wheat Protein are covered as segments by Protein Type. Animal Feed, Food and Beverages, Personal Care and Cosmetics, Supplements are covered as segments by End User.

  • India has the highest number of vegetarians in Asia-Pacific, thus driving the demand for plant-based proteins in the country. Also, the growing inclination toward healthy, on-the-go meal options contributes to market growth. In 2021, about 70% of Indians were willing to focus on improving their overall health and immunity and lowering stress and anxiety by prioritizing dietary changes.
  • The F&B segment dominates the market share. It is also anticipated to register a CAGR of 6.15%, by volume, during the forecast period. As of 2022, 24% of the Indian population was strictly vegetarian, 9% was vegan, and 8% was pescatarian. The high demand for food and beverages is attributable to the growing demand for meat alternatives and dairy alternatives amid the rising vegetarianism and veganism in the country.
  • Among all the end-user segments, the personal care and cosmetics segment is likely to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period, with a CAGR of 8.36%, by volume. The major trend observed in the usage of plant protein ingredients is that high protein content ingredients have already been made available. Hence, the focus has shifted toward sustainable sources and the quality of the protein in the ingredients being offered.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the vulnerability of the regional food service sector, which further drove consumers to the retail sector. Thus, the segment is expected to register a growth rate of 14.96%, by volume, during the forecast period. In 2020, 63% of Indian consumers were willing to buy plant-based protein items regularly, and COVID-19 has made people aware of immunity, which is a by-product of a healthy food lifestyle.
Protein Type
Hemp Protein
Pea Protein
Potato Protein
Rice Protein
Soy Protein
Wheat Protein
Other Plant Protein
End User
Animal Feed
Food and Beverages
By Sub End User
Bakery
Beverages
Breakfast Cereals
Condiments/Sauces
Confectionery
Dairy and Dairy Alternative Products
Meat/Poultry/Seafood and Meat Alternative Products
RTE/RTC Food Products
Snacks
Personal Care and Cosmetics
Supplements
By Sub End User
Baby Food and Infant Formula
Elderly Nutrition and Medical Nutrition
Sport/Performance Nutrition
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Market Definition

  • End User - The Protein Ingredients Market operates on a B2B basis. Food, Beverages, Supplements, Animal Feed, and Personal Care & Cosmetic manufacturers are considered to be end-consumers in the market studied. The scope excludes manufacturers buying liquid/dry whey to be used for application as a binding agent or thickener or other non-protein applications.
  • Penetration Rate - Penetration Rate is defined as the percentage of Protein-Fortified End User Market Volume in the Overall End User Market Volume.
  • Average Protein Content - Average protein content is the average protein content present per 100 g of product manufactured by all end-user companies considered under the scope of this report.
  • End User Market Volume - End-user market volume is the consolidated volume of all types and forms of end-user products in the country or region.
Keyword Definition
Alpha-lactalbumin (α-Lactalbumin) It is a protein that regulates the production of lactose in the milk of almost all mammalian species.
Amino acid It is an organic compound that contains both amino and carboxylic acid functional groups, which are required for the synthesis of body protein and other important nitrogen-containing compounds, such as creatine, peptide hormones, and some neurotransmitters.
Blanching It is the process of briefly heating vegetables with steam or boiling water.
BRC British Retail Consortium
Bread improver It is a flour-based blend of several components with specific functional properties designed to modify dough characteristics and give quality attributes to bread.
BSF Black Soldier Fly
Caseinate It is a substance produced by adding an alkali to acid casein, a derivative of casein.
Celiac disease Celiac disease is an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.
Colostrum It is a milky fluid that’s released by mammals that have recently given birth before breast milk production begins.
Concentrate It is the least processed form of protein and has a protein content ranging from 40-90% by weight.
Dry protein basis It refers to the percentage of "pure protein" present in a supplement after the water in it is completely removed through heat.
Dry whey It is the product resulting from drying fresh whey which has been pasteurized and to which nothing has been added as a preservative.
Egg protein It is a mixture of individual proteins, including ovalbumin, ovomucoid, ovoglobulin, conalbumin, vitellin, and vitellenin.
Emulsifier It is a food additive that facilitates the blending of foods that are immiscible with one another, such as oil and water.
Enrichment It is the process of addition of micronutrients that are lost during the processing of the product.
ERS Economic Research Service of the USDA
Extrusion It is the process of forcing soft mixed ingredients through an opening in a perforated plate or die designed to produce the required shape. The extruded food is then cut to a specific size by blades.
Fava Also known as Faba, it is another word for yellow split beans.
FDA Food and Drug Administration
Flaking It is a process in which typically a cereal grain (like corn, wheat, or rice) is broken down into grits, cooked with flavors and syrups, and then pressed into flakes between cooled rollers.
Foaming agent It is a food ingredient that makes it possible to form or maintain a uniform dispersion of a gaseous phase in a liquid or solid food.
Foodservice It refers to the part of the food industry which includes businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home. It includes restaurants, school and hospital cafeterias, catering operations, and many other formats.
Fortification It is the deliberate addition of micronutrients that are not found in them naturally or which are lost during processing, to improve a food product's nutritional value.
FSANZ Food Standards Australia New Zealand
FSIS Food Safety and Inspection Service
FSSAI Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Gelling agent It is an ingredient that functions as a stabilizer and thickener to provide thickening without stiffness through the formation of gel.
GHG Greenhouse Gas
Gluten It is a family of proteins found in grains, including wheat, rye, spelt, and barley.
Hemp It is a botanical class of Cannabis sativa cultivars grown specifically for industrial or medicinal use.
Hydrolysate It is a form of protein manufactured by exposing the protein to enzymes that can partially break the bonds between the protein's amino acids and break down large, complicated proteins into smaller pieces. Its processing makes it easier and quicker to digest.
Hypoallergenic It refers to a substance that causes fewer allergic reactions.
Isolate It is the purest and most processed form of protein which has undergone separation to obtain a pure protein fraction. It typically contains ≥ 90% of protein by weight.
Keratin It is a protein that helps form hair, nails, and the outer layer of skin.
Lactalbumin It is the albumin contained in milk and obtained from whey.
Lactoferrin It is an iron‑binding glycoprotein that is present in the milk of most mammals.
Lupin It is the yellow legume seeds of the genus Lupinus.
Millenial Also known as Generation Y or Gen Y, it refers to the people born from 1981 to 1996.
Monogastric It refers to an animal with a single-compartmented stomach. Examples of monogastric include humans, poultry, pigs, horses, rabbits, dogs, and cats. Most monogastric are generally unable to digest much cellulose food materials such as grasses.
MPC Milk protein concentrate
MPI Milk protein isolate
MSPI Methylated soy protein isolate
Mycoprotein Mycoprotein is a form of single-cell protein, also known as fungal protein, derived from fungi for human consumption.
Nutricosmetics It is a category of products and ingredients that act as nutritional supplements to care for skin, nails, and hair natural beauty.
Osteoporosis It is a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D.
PDCAAS Protein digestibility-corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS) is a method of evaluating the quality of a protein based on both the amino acid requirements of humans and their ability to digest it.
Per-capita consumption of animal protein It is the average amount of animal protein (such as milk, whey, gelatin, collagen, and egg proteins) that is readily available for consumption by each person in an actual population.
Per-capita consumption of plant protein It is the average amount of plant protein (such as soy, wheat, pea, oat, and hemp proteins) that is readily available for consumption by each person in an actual population.
Quorn It is a microbial protein manufactured using mycoprotein as an ingredient, in which the fungus culture is dried and mixed with egg albumen or potato protein, which acts as a binder, and then is adjusted in texture and pressed into various forms.
Ready-to-Cook (RTC) It refers to food products that include all of the ingredients, where some preparation or cooking is required through a process that is given on the package.
Ready-to-Eat (RTE) It refers to a food product prepared or cooked in advance, with no further cooking or preparation required before being eaten.
RTD Ready-to-Drink
RTS Ready-to-Serve
Saturated fat It is a type of fat in which the fatty acid chains have all single bonds. It is generally considered unhealthy.
Sausage It is a meat product made of finely chopped and seasoned meat, which may be fresh, smoked, or pickled and which is then usually stuffed into a casing.
Seitan It is a plant-based meat substitute made out of wheat gluten.
Softgel It is a gelatin-based capsule with a liquid fill.
SPC Soy protein concentrate
SPI Soy protein isolate
Spirulina It is a biomass of cyanobacteria that can be consumed by humans and animals.
Stabilizer It is an ingredient added to food products to help maintain or enhance their original texture, and physical and chemical characteristics.
Supplementation It is the consumption or provision of concentrated sources of nutrients or other substances that are intended to supplement nutrients in the diet and is intended to correct nutritional deficiencies.
Texturant It is a specific type of food ingredient that is used to control and alter the mouthfeel and texture of food and beverage products.
Thickener It is an ingredient that is used to increase the viscosity of a liquid or dough and make it thicker, without substantially changing its other properties.
Trans fat Also called trans-unsaturated fatty acids or trans fatty acids, it is a type of unsaturated fat that naturally occurs in small amounts in meat.
TSP Textured soy protein
TVP Textured vegetable protein
WPC Whey protein concentrate
WPI Whey protein isolate
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India Plant Protein Market Research FAQs

The India Plant Protein Market size is expected to reach USD 909.78 million in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 5.85% to reach USD 1.21 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the India Plant Protein Market size is expected to reach USD 909.78 million.

Archer Daniels Midland Company, International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc., Kerry Group PLC, Südzucker AG and VIPPY INDUSTRIES LIMITED are the major companies operating in the India Plant Protein Market.

In the India Plant Protein Market, the Food and Beverages segment accounts for the largest share by end user.

In 2024, the Personal Care and Cosmetics segment accounts for the fastest growing by end user in the India Plant Protein Market.

In 2023, the India Plant Protein Market size was estimated at 909.78 million. The report covers the India Plant Protein Market historical market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the India Plant Protein Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

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