| Product Code: ETC4549130 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Mar 2026 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
In 2024, Nigeria saw significant plant-based protein import shipments from key exporters including China, Argentina, Malaysia, India, and Brazil. The market showed a shift from high concentration in 2023 to moderate concentration in 2024, indicating a more diversified supply chain. Despite a negative CAGR of -13.11% from 2020 to 2024, the growth rate improved slightly with a -0.87% change from 2023 to 2024. This suggests a stabilizing market for plant-based protein imports in Nigeria, with opportunities for further growth and development in the future.

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 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Overview |
3.1 Nigeria Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing health consciousness and awareness about the benefits of plant-based diets among consumers in Nigeria |
4.2.2 Growing concerns about sustainability and environmental impact of animal agriculture leading to a shift towards plant-based protein consumption |
4.2.3 Rising demand for alternative protein sources due to health issues associated with conventional protein sources |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited availability and high cost of plant-based protein products in the Nigerian market |
4.3.2 Lack of awareness and education about the nutritional benefits of plant-based proteins among consumers in Nigeria |
5 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Trends |
6 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market, By Types |
6.1 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market, By Source |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Source, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Soy, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Wheat & Pea, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market, By Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Isolates, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Concentrates, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Textured, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Meat Alternatives, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Dairy Alternatives, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Performance Nutrition & others, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in the number of plant-based protein products available in the Nigerian market |
8.2 Growth in the number of plant-based protein manufacturers and suppliers in Nigeria |
8.3 Increase in the consumption of plant-based protein products in Nigeria |
8.4 Number of partnerships and collaborations between plant-based protein companies and local distributors in Nigeria |
9 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Nigeria Plant-based Protein Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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