South America Whey Protein Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

South America Whey Protein Market is segmented by Type (Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate, and Hydrolyzed Whey Protein), Application (Sports and Performance Nutrition, Infant Formula and Functional/Fortified Food), and by Geography.

South America Whey Protein Market Size

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South America Whey Protein Market Analysis

The South America Whey Protein Market is expected to register a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period.

  • South America represents one of the favorable whey protein markets due to a large chunk of younger populations that are employing whey protein extensively in bodybuilding and as dietary supplements.
  • Dairy, infant formula and bakery markets have experienced consistent growth inthe region. However, increased demand for dairy ingredients/ alternatives and recombined milk was witnessed in the country over the past 5 years.

South America Whey Protein Industry Overview

South America Whey Protein Market is fragmented with the presence of various players. The major players are adopting different strategies such as product innovation, merger and acquisitions to meet the growing demand of consumers. The major players engaged in the distribution of whey protein across the region are Arla Foods Ingredients, Carbery Group, Fontera Co-Operative Group and Hilmar Ingredients among others.

South America Whey Protein Market Leaders

  1. Arla Foods Ingredients

  2. Carbery Group

  3. Fontera Co-Operative Group

  4. Hilmar Ingredients

  5. FrieslandCampina

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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South America Whey Protein Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Deliverables
  • 1.2 Study Assumptions
  • 1.3 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • 3.1 Market Overview

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Drivers
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
  • 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 Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC)
    • 5.1.2 Whey Protein Isolate (WPI)
    • 5.1.3 Hydrolyzed Whey Protein (HWP)
  • 5.2 Application
    • 5.2.1 Sports and Performance Nutrition
    • 5.2.2 Infant Formula
    • 5.2.3 Functional/ Fortified Food
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.3 Rest of South America

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Most Active Companies
  • 6.2 Most Adopted Strategies
  • 6.3 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 Arla Foods Ingredients
    • 6.4.2 Carbery Group
    • 6.4.3 Hilmar Ingredients
    • 6.4.4 Fonterra Co-Operative Group
    • 6.4.5 FrieslandCampina
    • 6.4.6 Lactalis Ingredients
    • 6.4.7 Leprino Foods Company
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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South America Whey Protein Industry Segmentation

South America whey protein market includes the segmentation of whey protein on the basis of type including whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate, and hydrolyzed whey protein. The market is also divided by application which includes sports and performance nutrition, infant formula and functional/fortified food. The study also involves the analysis of regions such as Brazil, Aegentina and rest of South America.

Type Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC)
Whey Protein Isolate (WPI)
Hydrolyzed Whey Protein (HWP)
Application Sports and Performance Nutrition
Infant Formula
Functional/ Fortified Food
Geography Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
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South America Whey Protein Market Research FAQs

What is the current South America Whey Protein Market size?

The South America Whey Protein Market is projected to register a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in South America Whey Protein Market?

Arla Foods Ingredients, Carbery Group, Fontera Co-Operative Group, Hilmar Ingredients and FrieslandCampina are the major companies operating in the South America Whey Protein Market.

What years does this South America Whey Protein Market cover?

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

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