| Product Code: ETC4595245 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
India`s import shipments of plant-based protein in 2024 continued to see a diverse mix of top exporting countries, including Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, UK, and Taiwan, Province of China. Despite a moderate concentration in the market, the industry experienced a negative compound annual growth rate of -24.06% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate for 2023-24 also saw a decline of -17.09%, indicating a challenging landscape for plant-based protein imports in India.

The use of plant-based proteins in animal feed is a growing trend in India as it aligns with sustainability and reduced dependence on animal-based protein sources. This market reflects changing consumer preferences and ethical considerations in animal farming.
The demand for plant-based proteins in animal feed is driven by environmental concerns, animal welfare considerations, and the need to reduce reliance on traditional protein sources like soy and fishmeal. Plant-based proteins offer a sustainable alternative, aligning with the growing consumer preference for ethically sourced and eco-friendly animal products.
Challenges in the feed plant-based protein market include sourcing sustainable ingredients and ensuring nutritional balance in animal diets. Promoting the use of plant-based proteins while addressing the nutritional requirements of animals is a key challenge.
The pandemic drew attention to food security and sustainable sourcing. As a result, there was a growing interest in plant-based protein sources for animal feed. This shift toward more sustainable feed ingredients is expected to continue, driven by both economic and environmental considerations.
In the India feed plant-based protein market, key players like Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill Inc., and Bunge Limited play a crucial role. These companies are at the forefront of providing plant-based protein sources to the animal feed industry. They focus on sustainability and environmentally friendly protein options while meeting the growing demand for animal feed in India.
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 Feed Plant-based Protein Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Livestock, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing health and environmental awareness among consumers |
4.2.2 Increasing preference for plant-based diets |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting sustainable agriculture and animal welfare |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High production costs compared to conventional animal feed |
4.3.2 Limited availability and high prices of raw materials |
4.3.3 Lack of awareness and understanding about plant-based proteins among farmers |
5 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Trends |
6 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market, By Types |
6.1 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market, By Source |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Source, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Soy, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Wheat, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Pea, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Sunflower, 2021-2031F |
6.2 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market, By Livestock |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Pets, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Swine, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Ruminants, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Poultry, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Aquatic Animals, 2021-2031F |
6.3 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market, By Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Concentrates, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Isolates, 2021-2031F |
7 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of agricultural land dedicated to plant-based protein cultivation |
8.2 Adoption rate of plant-based protein feed among livestock farmers |
8.3 Number of research and development initiatives focused on improving plant-based protein feed formulations |
9 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Livestock, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Feed Plant-based Protein Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |