Market Forecast by Regions and Countries (North America, Europe, LATAM, Middle East, Asia and Africa), By Type (Isolates, Concentrates, Textured), By Form (Dry, Wet), By Source (Split yellow peas, Lentils, Chickpeas), By Application (Meat substitutes, Performance nutrition, Functional foods, Snacks, Beverages, Bakery products, Confectionery) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC13131837 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Jul 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 300 | No. of Figures: 90 | No. of Tables: 30 | |
According to 6wresearch internal database and industry insights,
Report Name | Global Pea Protein Market |
Forecast Period | 2025-2031 |
Market Size | USD 3.5 billionby 2031 |
CAGR | 12.2% |
Growing Sector | Consumer Staple |
The Global Pea Protein Market report thoroughly covers the market by Type, form, source, Application and Regions.The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
The global pea protein market has witnessed significant growth over recent years, driven by the increasing demand for plant-based protein sources. Derived from yellow peas, pea protein is a high-quality protein that provides essential amino acids, making it a popular choice among health-conscious consumers. Its applications span across various industries, including food and beverage, nutraceuticals, animal feed, and personal care. With the rising trend of veganism, coupled with the growing awareness of health and environmental sustainability, the pea protein market is expected to expand further in the coming years.
Global Pea Protein Market is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 12.2%during the forecast period 2025-2031. Several key factors are propelling the growth of the global pea protein market. Firstly, the rising demand for plant-based and vegan diets has significantly increased focus on alternative protein sources. Additionally, the growing prevalence of lactose intolerance and dairy allergies among consumers has led to a higher preference for non-dairy protein options like pea protein. Its functional benefits, such as easy digestibility, hypoallergenic properties, and high nutritional value, have also contributed to its growing adoption. Furthermore, environmental concerns related to meat production are encouraging consumers to switch to sustainable, plant-based proteins.
Despite its growing popularity, the pea protein market faces several challenges. One major obstacle is the high cost of pea protein production compared to conventional protein sources like soy or whey. Limited raw material availability in some regions can also hinder Global Pea Protein Marketgrowth. Additionally, taste and texture challenges in some applications, such as meat substitutes, may affect consumer acceptance. Finally, competition from other plant-based proteins, such as almond, rice, and chickpea proteins, poses a challenge for market expansion.
The global market for pea protein is changing rapidly, and there are several emerging trends driving its expansion. One key trend is the growing interest in innovation within plant-based protein products, which has led to new categories like ready-to-drink protein shakes, protein-based snacks, and meat substitutes are seeing a growing amount of innovation. Clean-label pea protein products, as well as organic pea protein products, are also gaining popularity as consumers are asking for transparency and healthier options. Technological advancements in extraction methods for protein are also yielding higher quality and better taste for pea protein products, encouraging usage and the ultimate adoption of these products.
Good opportunities exist in the global pea protein market for investors. The growth potential from rising consumer demand for sustainable and health-based products rewards producers and suppliers. Companies can investigate innovation in formulations, including fortifying products with vitamins and minerals, which could target a wider consumer demographic. Partnerships or collaborations with allied food and beverage companies could also be a way that companies would penetrate the market. Significant potential also exists for companies operating in expanding our markets, in particular as the global consumer uptake of plant-based diets accelerates in emerging markets such as Asia-pacific and Latin America.
The global pea protein market is highly competitive, with several key players actively shaping the industry. Companies like Roquette Frères, Cargill Incorporated, Ingredion Incorporated, BurconNutraScience Corporation, and Cosucra Groupe Warcoing are among the leading names.
Regulatory factors have a large influence in the growth and development of the pea protein market. Regulators across several different nations are establishing guidelines into the production, labeling, and distribution of plant-based proteins. Policies mandating clean-labels and non-GMO certifications are becoming the norm to provide transparency and safety for consumers. Government policies that encourage sustainable agriculture, as well arenewable energy initiatives, also indirectly contribute to market growth. For producers, complying with such regulations are critical to establishing consumer confidence and to avoiding potential legal action.
The prospects for the global pea protein market will be positive, with a strong growth trajectory ahead in the next ten years. Growing support for sustainability practices and continued investment into innovation, in addition to the rise of plant-based diets and lifestyles, will continue to be meaningful driving forces. Improvements in extraction technology will likely lead to better quality products and potential for more applications in additional industries. Moreover, growing awareness of environmental and sustainability concerns from consumers may lead to a rapid growth of the plant-based protein market as consumers shift from animal-proteins to plant-based proteins.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments and their leading categories.
Among the types of pea proteins, isolates hold the largest share in the global market due to their high protein content and superior functionality in various applications like meat substitutes and performance nutrition products.
According to Vasu, Senior Research Analyst, 6Wresearch,North America leads the market due to widespread adoption of plant-based protein among consumers, supported by a robust vegan and vegetarian movement.
The market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments
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 Global Pea Protein Market Overview |
3.1 Global Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Global Pea Protein Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Global Pea Protein Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Global Pea Protein Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Global Pea Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Regions, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Global Pea Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Global Pea Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Global Pea Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Global Pea Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
3.10 Global Pea Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Processing Method, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Global Pea Protein Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Global Pea Protein Market Trends |
6 Global Pea Protein Market, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1 Global Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.1.2 Global Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Isolates, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.3 Global Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Concentrates, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.4 Global Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Textured, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2 Global Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.2.2 Global Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Food, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.3 Global Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Beverage, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.4 Global Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Other Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3 Global Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.3.2 Global Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Dry, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.3 Global Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Wet, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4 Global Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Source, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.4.2 Global Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Chickpeas, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4.3 Global Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Yellow Split Peas, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4.4 Global Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Lentils, 2021 - 2031 |
6.5 Global Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Processing Method, 2021 - 2031 |
6.5.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.5.2 Global Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Dry processing method, 2021 - 2031 |
6.5.3 Global Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Wet processing method, 2021 - 2031 |
7 North America Pea Protein Market, Overview & Analysis |
7.1 North America Pea Protein Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2 North America Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.1 United States (US) Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.2 Canada Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.3 Rest of North America Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.3 North America Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.4 North America Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
7.5 North America Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021 - 2031 |
7.6 North America Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Source, 2021 - 2031 |
7.7 North America Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Processing Method, 2021 - 2031 |
8 Latin America (LATAM) Pea Protein Market, Overview & Analysis |
8.1 Latin America (LATAM) Pea Protein Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2 Latin America (LATAM) Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.1 Brazil Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.2 Mexico Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.3 Argentina Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.4 Rest of LATAM Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.3 Latin America (LATAM) Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
8.4 Latin America (LATAM) Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
8.5 Latin America (LATAM) Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021 - 2031 |
8.6 Latin America (LATAM) Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Source, 2021 - 2031 |
8.7 Latin America (LATAM) Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Processing Method, 2021 - 2031 |
9 Asia Pea Protein Market, Overview & Analysis |
9.1 Asia Pea Protein Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2 Asia Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.1 India Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.2 China Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.3 Japan Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.4 Rest of Asia Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.3 Asia Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
9.4 Asia Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
9.5 Asia Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021 - 2031 |
9.6 Asia Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Source, 2021 - 2031 |
9.7 Asia Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Processing Method, 2021 - 2031 |
10 Africa Pea Protein Market, Overview & Analysis |
10.1 Africa Pea Protein Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2 Africa Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.1 South Africa Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.2 Egypt Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.3 Nigeria Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.4 Rest of Africa Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.3 Africa Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
10.4 Africa Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
10.5 Africa Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021 - 2031 |
10.6 Africa Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Source, 2021 - 2031 |
10.7 Africa Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Processing Method, 2021 - 2031 |
11 Europe Pea Protein Market, Overview & Analysis |
11.1 Europe Pea Protein Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2 Europe Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.1 United Kingdom Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.2 Germany Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.3 France Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.4 Rest of Europe Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.3 Europe Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
11.4 Europe Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
11.5 Europe Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021 - 2031 |
11.6 Europe Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Source, 2021 - 2031 |
11.7 Europe Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Processing Method, 2021 - 2031 |
12 Middle East Pea Protein Market, Overview & Analysis |
12.1 Middle East Pea Protein Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2 Middle East Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.1 Saudi Arabia Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.2 UAE Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.3 Turkey Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.3 Middle East Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
12.4 Middle East Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
12.5 Middle East Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021 - 2031 |
12.6 Middle East Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Source, 2021 - 2031 |
12.7 Middle East Pea Protein Market, Revenues & Volume, By Processing Method, 2021 - 2031 |
13 Global Pea Protein Market Key Performance Indicators |
14 Global Pea Protein Market - Export/Import By Countries Assessment |
15 Global Pea Protein Market - Opportunity Assessment |
15.1 Global Pea Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
15.2 Global Pea Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
15.3 Global Pea Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
15.4 Global Pea Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
15.5 Global Pea Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
15.6 Global Pea Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Processing Method, 2021 & 2031F |
16 Global Pea Protein Market - Competitive Landscape |
16.1 Global Pea Protein Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
16.2 Global Pea Protein Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
17 Top 10 Company Profiles |
18 Recommendations |
19 Disclaimer |