Whey Protein Market in India Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The India Whey Protein Market is segmented by Product Type (Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate, and Hydrolyzed Whey Protein); and Application (Sports and Performance Nutrition, Infant Formula, and Functional/Fortified Food). The report offers market size and values in (USD Million) during the forecast period for the above segments.

Whey Protein Market in India Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

India Whey Protein Market Size

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India Whey Protein Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Historical Data Period 2019 - 2023
CAGR 5.56 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

India Whey Protein Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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India Whey Protein Market Analysis

The India Whey Protein Market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.56% during the forecast period.

  • India is one of the fastest developing nations globally. The food sector in the country has grown threefold during the past decade and is expected to follow the same trend over the next ten years. Functional food and beverages have gained immense popularity among the health-conscious Indian population.
  • This trend in the country is one of the major drivers for the market's growth as whey protein is one such ingredient that is widely used in most functional products like healthy snack foods and ready-to-eat meals, among others. In particular, the whey protein market in India is majorly driven by factors like rising demand for dairy ingredients, consumer awareness towards a healthy diet, rising trend of the health club and fitness centers, an increasing percentage of older age people across the country, and keen interest of youngsters towards sports and nutrition.
  • These factors are attracting manufacturers to launch products with different blends and increased whey protein content which is necessarily raising the need for whey protein ingredients. For instance, in February 2023, Fast&Up launched India's 1st clinically tested blend of plant and whey protein called Fast&Up Fusion Tech Protein. Such expanding applications of whey protein are increasing the market demand.
  • Additionally, various other factors like nutritional values, ease of carrying, different flavors offered by manufacturers, and perishable nature make whey snacks a popular choice amongst not only health-conscious but millennials looking for quick snack options to full meals and older people looking for a protein-reach diet. Moreover, high-quality whey protein often improves the taste and texture of many food and beverage applications due to its clean, neutral taste, thus attracting more manufacturers to incorporate whey protein as an ingredient in their products. Besides these factors, lifestyle changes, the adoption of Western culture, growing health-conscious consumers, and increased consumer spending are expected to augment the market's growth during the forecast period.

India Whey Protein Industry Overview

The Indian whey protein market is highly fragmented due to the prevalence of a largely unorganized sector. Several small and international players are involved in the manufacturing and distribution of whey protein ingredients in the country. Manufacturers are focusing on product innovation and advertising their products through fitness enthusiasts across the country. Owing to the rising penetration of whey protein into the sports nutrition industry, the major companies are focusing on new and innovative product launches. 

Moreover, the companies in the market are involved in strategic joint ventures to rapidly tap the actively growing nutrition industry, which is expected to evolve during the forecast period. Some of the dominant players in the Indian whey protein market include Titan Biotech, Glanbia PLC (Optimum Nutrition), Arla Foods, Fonterra Group, and Lactatis Ingredients.

India Whey Protein Market Leaders

  1. Glanbia PLC (Optimum Nutrition)

  2. Arla Foods

  3. Fonterra Group

  4. Lactatis Ingredients

  5. Titan Biotech

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Glanbia PLC, Fonterra Co-operative Group, Arla Foods AMBA, Agropur US, LACTALIS Ingredients
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India Whey Protein Market News

  • May 2022: Perfect Day Foods, a California-based food technology startup making whey and casein proteins using precision fermentation, expanded its footprint in animal-free products by investing both in India. The company launched a new Enterprise Biology Hub in Salt Lake City and also announced its plans to expand in India with a liquidation buy-off of Mumbai-based Sterling Biotech, acquiring two manufacturing plants in Gujarat and another in Tamil Nadu.
  • August 2022: New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra and bioscience company Royal DSM, have launched a precision fermentation startup to create sustainable dairy proteins, including whey proteins.
  • June 2022: NZMP, Fonterra's global ingredients and solutions brand, announced the launch of Pro-OptimaTM, a Grade A functional Whey Protein Concentrate (fWPC) including significant casein content, with Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) and Three Mile Canyon Farms in a joint venture called Columbia River Technologies (CRT).

India Whey 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 Surge in Participation of Sports Activities
    • 4.1.2 Functional and Processing Bnefits of Whey Protein
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
    • 4.2.1 High Manufacturing Costs and Fluctuations in Raw Material Prices
  • 4.3 Industry Attractiveness - 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 Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Product Type
    • 5.1.1 Whey Protein Concentrate
    • 5.1.2 Whey Protein Isolate
    • 5.1.3 Hydrolyzed Whey Protein
  • 5.2 Application
    • 5.2.1 Sports and Performance Nutrition
    • 5.2.2 Infant Formula
    • 5.2.3 Functional/Fortified Food

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Strategies Adopted by Leading Player
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Arla Foods Amba
    • 6.3.2 Agropur US
    • 6.3.3 Glanbia PLC
    • 6.3.4 Fonterra Group
    • 6.3.5 LACTALIS Ingredients
    • 6.3.6 Titan Biotech
    • 6.3.7 Charotar Casein Company
    • 6.3.8 Euroserum
    • 6.3.9 Proteinwale
    • 6.3.10 Medisysbiotech Private Limited
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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India Whey Protein Industry Segmentation

Whey protein, also known as whey isolate, is a compound of proteins extracted from whey, a liquid material produced as a byproduct of cheese production. 

The Indian whey protein market is segmented by product type and application. By product type, the market is segmented into whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate, and hydrolyzed whey protein. Based on application, the market is segmented into sports and performance nutrition, infant formula, and functional or fortified food. 

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

Product Type Whey Protein Concentrate
Whey Protein Isolate
Hydrolyzed Whey Protein
Application Sports and Performance Nutrition
Infant Formula
Functional/Fortified Food
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India Whey Protein Market Research FAQs

What is the current India Whey Protein Market size?

The India Whey Protein Market is projected to register a CAGR of 5.56% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in India Whey Protein Market?

Glanbia PLC (Optimum Nutrition), Arla Foods, Fonterra Group, Lactatis Ingredients and Titan Biotech are the major companies operating in the India Whey Protein Market.

What years does this India Whey Protein Market cover?

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

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