| Product Code: ETC9979502 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The United States continues to be a key destination for whey protein ingredients imports, with top exporters in 2024 including New Zealand, Germany, Canada, Ireland, and Denmark. The market shows a high concentration with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) in 2024, indicating significant market power held by a few key players. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stands at a robust 11.23%, with a notable growth rate of 14.43% from 2023 to 2024, reflecting a strong and growing demand for whey protein ingredients in the US market.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Overview |
3.1 United States (US) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about health and fitness leading to higher demand for protein supplements |
4.2.2 Growing trend of plant-based diets driving the demand for whey protein as a high-quality protein source |
4.2.3 Expansion of the sports nutrition industry and increased adoption of protein supplements |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Price volatility of whey protein due to fluctuations in raw material costs and supply chain disruptions |
4.3.2 Regulatory challenges and changing government policies impacting the market growth |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative protein sources such as soy, pea, and rice proteins |
5 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Trends |
6 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market, By Types |
6.1 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Concentrate Form Native Whey Protein Ingredients, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Isolate Form Native Whey Protein Ingredients, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Protein-Enriched Beverages, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Protein or Energy Bars, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Infant Formulas, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Clinical Nutrition, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Dairy, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.7 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Bakery, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.8 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Meat, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.9 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Meat, 2021- 2031F |
7 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer demand trends for whey protein products |
8.2 Number of new product launches featuring whey protein ingredients |
8.3 Research and development investments in whey protein technology and product innovation |
8.4 Sustainability initiatives and certifications in the whey protein supply chain |
8.5 Market penetration of whey protein ingredients in various end-use applications |
9 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United States (US) Whey Protein Ingredients Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |