| Product Code: ETC12181694 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Feb 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
Australia`s import trend for the alternative protein market experienced a significant decline from 2023 to 2024, with a growth rate of -79.68%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for imports in this sector from 2020 to 2024 stood at -42.51%. This sharp downturn could be attributed to shifting consumer preferences towards locally sourced products or changes in trade policies affecting import momentum.

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 Australia Alternative Protein Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Alternative Protein Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Australia Alternative Protein Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Alternative Protein Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Alternative Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Australia Alternative Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Australia Alternative Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 Australia Alternative Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Australia Alternative Protein Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer awareness about health and sustainability benefits of alternative proteins |
4.2.2 Growing demand for plant-based and clean-label products |
4.2.3 Government support and initiatives promoting sustainable food production |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High production costs compared to traditional animal-based proteins |
4.3.2 Limited availability of alternative protein sources |
4.3.3 Consumer perception challenges around taste and texture of alternative proteins |
5 Australia Alternative Protein Market Trends |
6 Australia Alternative Protein Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Alternative Protein Market, By Source |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Alternative Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Source, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Australia Alternative Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Plant-Based, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Australia Alternative Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Insect-Based, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Australia Alternative Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Cultured Meat, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 Australia Alternative Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Australia Alternative Protein Market, By Product Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Alternative Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Meat Substitutes, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Australia Alternative Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Dairy Alternatives, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Australia Alternative Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Protein Powders, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 Australia Alternative Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Australia Alternative Protein Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Australia Alternative Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverages, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Australia Alternative Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Nutritional Supplements, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Australia Alternative Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Animal Feed, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 Australia Alternative Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 Australia Alternative Protein Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Australia Alternative Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 Australia Alternative Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Retail, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.4 Australia Alternative Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Stores, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.5 Australia Alternative Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Australia Alternative Protein Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Alternative Protein Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Alternative Protein Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Alternative Protein Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in number of new alternative protein product launches |
8.2 Growth in investments and funding in the alternative protein sector |
8.3 Improvement in consumer acceptance and perception of alternative proteins |
8.4 Increase in partnerships and collaborations between alternative protein companies and food industry players |
8.5 Expansion of distribution channels for alternative protein products |
9 Australia Alternative Protein Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Alternative Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Australia Alternative Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Australia Alternative Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 Australia Alternative Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Australia Alternative Protein Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Alternative Protein Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Australia Alternative Protein Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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