| Product Code: ETC187776 | Publication Date: Aug 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 40 | No. of Tables: 7 |
In 2024, India`s dairy protein import market saw significant contributions from top exporters like Poland, UK, Netherlands, USA, and Germany. Despite a concerning high concentration level indicated by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the market experienced a sharp decline in both compound annual growth rate (CAGR) at -34.59% from 2020 to 2024, and a staggering growth rate reduction of -89.22% from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests a challenging landscape for dairy protein imports into India, highlighting the need for strategic market interventions and diversification efforts.

The dairy protein market in India is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period as a result of increasing demand for nutritional, functional, and fortified food products. Rising consumer awareness regarding health benefits associated with dairy proteins has been driving the industry in India. Furthermore, surging disposable incomes and changing dietary patterns among consumers contribute to the growth of this market.
Some of the key drivers contributing to the growth of India dairy protein market include rising health consciousness among consumers, growing urbanization resulting in increased consumption of convenience foods, and government initiatives such as `Poshan Abhiyaan` which focuses on providing nutritious food at affordable prices. Additionally, technological advancements such as ultrafiltration technology have resulted in improved efficiency of milk production processes leading to an increase in availability and affordability of milk-based products. Moreover, increasing demand from end users like infant formula manufacturers has also provided impetus for greater adoption rate for these proteins across India markets.
The major challenge faced by players operating within this space is that it is highly regulated by local authorities due to its direct impact on public health. Stringent regulations are imposed on quality standards related to labeling claims and product safety which pose a threat for companies trying to enter into this segment or even existing players who are trying expand their reach further into new segments within this space. Additionally rising raw material costs coupled with heavy competition from foreign competitors may hamper overall profitability margins for domestic manufacturers working within this domain.
The key players operating in the India dairy protein market include Amul (India), Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd., Lactalis Group (France), Arla Foods amba (Denmark) Schreiber Foods Inc., Saputo Dairy Products Canada GPC (Canada).
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 India Dairy Protein Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Dairy Protein Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Dairy Protein Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Dairy Protein Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Dairy Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Dairy Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 India Dairy Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Dairy Protein Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing health consciousness and awareness about the benefits of dairy protein consumption. |
4.2.2 Growing demand for functional food and beverages incorporating dairy proteins. |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income leading to higher spending on premium dairy protein products. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials impacting production costs. |
4.3.2 Intense competition from plant-based protein alternatives. |
4.3.3 Challenges in maintaining supply chain efficiency and quality standards. |
5 India Dairy Protein Market Trends |
6 India Dairy Protein Market, By Types |
6.1 India Dairy Protein Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Dairy Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 India Dairy Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Casein and Derivatives, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 India Dairy Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Whey protein, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 India Dairy Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Milk Protein Concentrate, 2021-2031F |
6.2 India Dairy Protein Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Dairy Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverages, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 India Dairy Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Nutrition, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 India Dairy Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Personal Care & Cosmetics, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 India Dairy Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Feed, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 India Dairy Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.3 India Dairy Protein Market, By Form |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 India Dairy Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Solid, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 India Dairy Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid, 2021-2031F |
7 India Dairy Protein Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Dairy Protein Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Dairy Protein Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Dairy Protein Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer engagement with dairy protein content and benefits. |
8.2 Adoption rate of dairy protein-enriched products in the market. |
8.3 Trends in research and development investments in dairy protein technology. |
9 India Dairy Protein Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Dairy Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Dairy Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 India Dairy Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Dairy Protein Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Dairy Protein Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Dairy Protein Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |