Japan Protein Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Japan Protein Market is segmented by Source (Animal, Microbial, and Plant); and by End User (Animal Feed, Personal Care and Cosmetics, Food and Beverages, and Supplements). The report offers the market size in value terms in USD and volume in tons for all the above mentioned segments.

Japan Protein Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Japan Protein Market Size

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Japan Protein Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Historical Data Period 2019 - 2023
CAGR 2.13 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Japan Protein Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Japan Protein Market Analysis

The Japan Protein Market is expected to register a CAGR of 2.13% during the forecast period.

  • Protein demand in Japan is experiencing growth, and it is expected that this trend will continue or even accelerate in the following years, majorly due to changing dietary preferences and growing consumer awareness regarding protein intake. Japanese dietary habits have been evolving, with an increasing inclination towards a more Westernized diet. This includes a higher consumption of protein-rich foods like meat, dairy, eggs, and other plant protein sources.
  • Additionally, urbanization tends to lead to changes in lifestyle and dietary patterns, often resulting in a higher demand for convenience foods, including protein-rich snacks and ready-to-eat meals. Such trends have been driving the growth in the demand for different types of protein, including meat protein, plant and microbial protein. They are driving manufacturers in the country to incorporate high protein into their products while processing.
  • Also, Japan has been witnessing a surge in several vegetarian populations. This population can be divided into 3 types based on their consumption pattern: 'hidden veggies' (those who hide their vegetarianism),' 'yuruveggie' (flexitarian), and eating veggies once a week. These population groups consume plant-based proteins like soy protein and pea protein in their daily diet to compensate for animal proteins.
  • Moreover, consumer's inclination towards the maintenance of personal care, including skincare and haircare, has further boosted the demand for animal-based protein ingredients like collagen, carmine, and gelatin from various personal care products manufacturers and supplement manufacturers. Manufacturers developing products with such ingredients and raising their production owing to the increasing demand are even expected to increase the usage, thus the demand for animal proteins in the country.
  • For instance, in March 2023, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Otsuka) launched a new version of EQUELLE gelée, an extension of the EQUELLE brand of supplements supporting women's health and beauty. The company claimed that its supplements include collagen and calcium that support skin and hair health.
  • Furthermore, major players in the country are focused on investing in various companies that develop innovative technologies that aid in revolutionizing plant and animal-based protein production. Such developments are expected to further boost the demand for various protein ingredients in the country, which eventually drives the market's growth.

Japan Protein Industry Overview

The Japan protein market is fragmented, with different players participating in the market to cater to the demand. The major players in this market are Archer Daniels Midland Company, Lacto Japan Co., Ltd., Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd., Nitta Gelatin, Inc., and Darling Ingredients Inc. Several other small and international players are involved in the manufacturing and distribution of protein ingredients in the country to gain an advantage and cater to the growing demand. Major players are focused on offering organic protein ingredients with gluten-free and clean-label claims to attract more manufacturers. Furthermore, companies engage in capacity expansions, strategic partnerships, product portfolio expansions, and mergers & acquisitions to gain a competitive edge. Key players have been actively innovating production technologies and delivering ideal plant protein for industrial use.

Japan Protein Market Leaders

  1. Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.

  2. Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.

  3. Nitta Gelatin, Inc.

  4. Darling Ingredients Inc.

  5. Archer Daniels Midland Company

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Japan Protein Market Concentration
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Japan Protein Market News

  • June 2023: Megmilk Snow Brand, a prominent Japanese dairy company, joined forces with Agrocorp International, a global agrifood supplier headquartered in Singapore. Their partnership is set to manufacture and distribute plant-based ingredients, with the overarching goal of promoting sustainable food production not only in Malaysia and Japan but also in various other locations throughout Asia.
  • March 2023: Marubeni unveiled a strategic alliance with Ynsect, the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of insect protein. This collaboration signifies Marubeni's entry into the Japanese market, with a primary focus on contributing to the development of a sustainable aquaculture industry and a resilient food supply chain in Japan.
  • January 2022: The Fooditive Group, a Dutch ingredient manufacturer, introduced its groundbreaking vegan casein powder for the food and beverage industry across Asia, including Japan. This animal-free dairy protein is crafted using precision fermentation techniques and is poised to be incorporated into a wide array of cow milk alternative products.

Japan 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 Growing Health and Fitness Consciousness Among Japanese
    • 4.1.2 Increasing Demand for Meat Analogues
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Higher Production Costs and Limited Capacities
  • 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 Source
    • 5.1.1 Animal
    • 5.1.1.1 Casein and Caseinates
    • 5.1.1.2 Collagen
    • 5.1.1.3 Egg Protein
    • 5.1.1.4 Gelatin
    • 5.1.1.5 Insect Protein
    • 5.1.1.6 Milk Protein
    • 5.1.1.7 Whey Protein
    • 5.1.1.8 Other Animal Protein
    • 5.1.2 Microbial
    • 5.1.2.1 Algae Protein
    • 5.1.2.2 Mycoprotein
    • 5.1.3 Plant
    • 5.1.3.1 Hemp Protein
    • 5.1.3.2 Pea Protein
    • 5.1.3.3 Potato Protein
    • 5.1.3.4 Rice Protein
    • 5.1.3.5 Soy Protein
    • 5.1.3.6 Wheat Protein
    • 5.1.3.7 Other Plant Protein
  • 5.2 End-User
    • 5.2.1 Animal Feed
    • 5.2.2 Personal Care and Cosmetics
    • 5.2.3 Food and Beverages
    • 5.2.3.1 Bakery
    • 5.2.3.2 Beverages
    • 5.2.3.3 Breakfast Cereals
    • 5.2.3.4 Condiments/Sauces
    • 5.2.3.5 Confectionery
    • 5.2.3.6 Dairy and Dairy Alternative Products
    • 5.2.3.7 Meat/Poultry/Seafood and Meat Alternative Products
    • 5.2.3.8 RTE/RTC Food Products
    • 5.2.3.9 Snacks
    • 5.2.4 Supplements
    • 5.2.4.1 Baby Food and Infant Formula
    • 5.2.4.2 Elderly Nutrition and Medical Nutrition
    • 5.2.4.3 Sport/Performance Nutrition

6. Competitive Landscape

  • 6.1 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Archer Daniels Midland Company
    • 6.3.2 Arla Foods AMBA
    • 6.3.3 Bunge Limited
    • 6.3.4 Fuji Oil Holdings Inc.
    • 6.3.5 Darling Ingredients Inc.
    • 6.3.6 International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    • 6.3.7 Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.
    • 6.3.8 Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.
    • 6.3.9 Nagata Group Holdings, ltd.
    • 6.3.10 Nitta Gelatin, Inc.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Japan Protein Industry Segmentation

Protein ingredients are derived from various animal, plant, and microbial sources that are often used to enhance the functional properties of foods, beverages, personal care products, and animal feed.

The Japan protein market is segmented based on the source and end-user. Based on the source, the market is segmented as animal, microbial, and plant. Each of these segments is sub-segmented as follows. The animal segment is sub-segmented into casein and caseinates, collagen, egg protein, gelatin, insect protein, milk protein, whey protein, and other animal protein. The microbial segment is sub-segmented into algae protein and mycoprotein. Similarly, the plant segment is sub-segmented into hemp protein, pea protein, potato protein, rice protein, soy protein, wheat protein, and other plant proteins. Based on the end-user, the market is segmented as animal feed, personal care and cosmetics, food and beverages, and supplements. The food and beverages and supplements segments are sub-segmented as follows. The food and beverages are segmented into bakery, beverages, breakfast cereals, condiments/sauces, confectionery, dairy and dairy alternative products, meat/poultry/seafood and meat alternative products, RTE/RTC food products, and snacks.

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

Source Animal Casein and Caseinates
Collagen
Egg Protein
Gelatin
Insect Protein
Milk Protein
Whey Protein
Other Animal Protein
Microbial Algae Protein
Mycoprotein
Plant Hemp Protein
Pea Protein
Potato Protein
Rice Protein
Soy Protein
Wheat Protein
Other Plant Protein
End-User Animal Feed
Personal Care and Cosmetics
Food and Beverages Bakery
Beverages
Breakfast Cereals
Condiments/Sauces
Confectionery
Dairy and Dairy Alternative Products
Meat/Poultry/Seafood and Meat Alternative Products
RTE/RTC Food Products
Snacks
Supplements Baby Food and Infant Formula
Elderly Nutrition and Medical Nutrition
Sport/Performance Nutrition
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Japan Protein Market Research FAQs

What is the current Japan Protein Market size?

The Japan Protein Market is projected to register a CAGR of 2.13% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Japan Protein Market?

Lacto Japan Co., Ltd., Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd., Nitta Gelatin, Inc., Darling Ingredients Inc. and Archer Daniels Midland Company are the major companies operating in the Japan Protein Market.

What years does this Japan Protein Market cover?

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

Japan Protein Industry Report

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