Single-Cell Protein Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2025-2032

Description

Persistence Market Research has recently released a comprehensive report on the global Single-Cell Protein Market, providing an in-depth analysis of key market dynamics, including growth drivers, emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges. The report delivers a detailed overview of the evolving market landscape, enabling stakeholders to make informed strategic decisions.

Key Insights:

Single-Cell Protein Market Size (2025E): US$ 11.2 Billion
Projected Market Value (2032F): US$ 19.7 Billion
Global Market Growth Rate (CAGR 2025 to 2032): 8.4%

Single-Cell Protein Market - Report Scope:

The single-cell protein market comprises protein-rich biomass derived from microorganisms such as yeast, algae, fungi, and bacteria, which are cultivated for use in food, animal feed, and dietary supplement applications. Single-cell protein is gaining strong traction as a sustainable and efficient alternative to conventional protein sources due to its high nutritional value, lower land and water requirements, and reduced environmental footprint. Increasing global protein demand, rapid population growth, and rising concerns over food security are significantly accelerating the adoption of single-cell protein across multiple industries, including animal nutrition, fortified foods, and functional dietary supplements.

Market Growth Drivers:

The growth of the global single-cell protein market is primarily driven by the rising demand for sustainable and alternative protein sources amid increasing pressure on traditional agriculture systems. Rapid population growth and growing concerns regarding food security have intensified the need for high-yield protein solutions with minimal environmental impact. Additionally, the expanding animal feed industry, particularly poultry, fish, and livestock feed, is significantly boosting market demand as single-cell protein offers superior digestibility and nutritional benefits. Growing awareness of health and wellness, coupled with increasing consumption of fortified foods and dietary supplements, further supports market expansion.

Market Restraints:

Despite strong growth prospects, the single-cell protein market faces certain challenges that may hinder its expansion. High production costs associated with advanced fermentation technologies and bioprocessing infrastructure can limit adoption, particularly in price-sensitive markets. Regulatory hurdles related to food safety approvals and labeling requirements may also slow commercialization in some regions. Moreover, consumer hesitation toward microbe-based protein products, driven by limited awareness and acceptance, continues to pose a restraint to broader market penetration.

Market Opportunities:

The single-cell protein market presents substantial growth opportunities fueled by technological advancements in fermentation and microbial engineering that enhance yield and cost efficiency. Increasing investments in research and development are opening avenues for innovative applications in fortified foods, beverages, and personalized nutrition. Expanding demand for sustainable aquafeed solutions offers significant opportunities, particularly as global fish consumption continues to rise. Additionally, emerging markets in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East are expected to provide lucrative growth prospects due to rising protein consumption and expanding animal husbandry industries.

Key Questions Answered in the Report:

What are the major factors driving the growth of the global single-cell protein market?
Which species and application segments are witnessing the highest demand?
How are sustainability trends influencing the adoption of single-cell protein?
Who are the key players operating in the single-cell protein market?
What are the future growth prospects and regional trends shaping the market?

Competitive Intelligence and Business Strategy:

Leading players in the global single-cell protein market are focusing on product innovation, capacity expansion, and strategic partnerships to strengthen their market presence. Companies are investing heavily in advanced fermentation technologies and sustainable production methods to improve efficiency and scalability. Collaborations with animal feed manufacturers, food producers, and biotechnology firms are helping expand application areas and geographic reach. Emphasis on enhancing nutritional profiles, regulatory compliance, and cost optimization remains central to competitive differentiation in the market.

Companies Covered in This Report:

Alltech, Inc.
Angel Yeast Co., Ltd
Novus International
BEC Feed Solutions Pty Ltd.
Calysta, Inc
Evonik Industries AG
Lallemand Inc.
BioProcess Algae, LLC
Unibio A/S
Devenish Nutrition Limited
BIOMIN Holding GmbH
Nutreco N.V.
Prosol S.P.A
DIC Corporation
Parry Nutraceuticals
Chr. Hansen A/S
GNC Holdings, Inc.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Willows Ingredients Ltd.
Others

Market Segmentation

By Species

Yeast
Fungi
Algae
Bacteria

By Application

Food & Beverage
Animal Feed
Dietary Supplements
Others

By Region

North America
Europe
East Asia
South Asia and Oceania
Latin America
Middle East and Africa

Product Code: PMRREP29020

1. Executive Summary

1.1. Global Single Cell Protein Market Snapshot, 2025 and 2032
1.2. Market Opportunity Assessment, 2025 - 2032, US$ Bn
1.3. Key Market Trends
1.4. Future Market Projections
1.5. Premium Market Insights
1.6. Industry Developments and Key Market Events
1.7. PMR Analysis and Recommendations

2. Market Overview

2.1. Market Scope and Definition
2.2. Market Dynamics
- 2.2.1. Drivers
- 2.2.2. Restraints
- 2.2.3. Opportunity
- 2.2.4. Challenges
- 2.2.5. Key Trends
2.3. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
2.4. Forecast Factors - Relevance and Impact

3. Value Added Insights

3.1. Value Chain Analysis
3.2. Species Adoption / Usage Analysis
3.3. Average Different Compositions of the Main Groups of Microorganisms
3.4. Comparison of Various Parameters for SCP Production
3.5. Key Market Players
3.6. Regulatory Landscape
3.7. PESTLE Analysis
3.8. Porter's Five Force Analysis
3.9. Consumer Behavior Analysis

4. Price Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2032

4.1. Key Factors Impacting Prices
4.2. Pricing Analysis by Species
4.3. Regional Prices and Species Preferences

5. Global Single Cell Protein Market Outlook

5.1. Key Highlights
- 5.1.1. Market Volume (Units) Projections
- 5.1.2. Market Size (US$ Bn) and Y-o-Y Growth
- 5.1.3. Absolute $ Opportunity
5.2. Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast
- 5.2.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis, 2019-2024
- 5.2.2. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, 2025-2032
5.3. Global Single Cell Protein Market Outlook: Species
- 5.3.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis, By Species, 2019-2024
- 5.3.2. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast, By Species, 2025-2032
  - 5.3.2.1. Yeast
  - 5.3.2.2. Fungi
  - 5.3.2.3. Algae
  - 5.3.2.4. Bacteria
- 5.3.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Species
5.4. Global Single Cell Protein Market Outlook: Application
- 5.4.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis, By Application, 2019-2024
- 5.4.2. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
  - 5.4.2.1. Food & Beverage
    - 5.4.2.1.1. Fortified Food
    - 5.4.2.1.2. Fortified Beverage
  - 5.4.2.2. Animal Feed
    - 5.4.2.2.1. Poultry Food
    - 5.4.2.2.2. Fish Feed
    - 5.4.2.2.3. Livestock Feed
  - 5.4.2.3. Dietary Supplements
  - 5.4.2.4. Others
- 5.4.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Application

6. Global Single Cell Protein Market Outlook Region

6.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis, By Region, 2019-2024
6.2. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast by Region, 2025-2032
- 6.2.1. North America
- 6.2.2. Latin America
- 6.2.3. Europe
- 6.2.4. East Asia
- 6.2.5. South Asia and Oceania
- 6.2.6. Middle East & Africa
6.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Region

7. North America Single Cell Protein Market Outlook

7.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 7.1.1. By Country
- 7.1.2. By Species
- 7.1.3. By Application
7.2. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast by Country, 2025-2032
- 7.2.1. U.S.
- 7.2.2. Canada
7.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast by Species, 2025-2032
- 7.3.1. Yeast
- 7.3.2. Fungi
- 7.3.3. Algae
- 7.3.4. Bacteria
7.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
- 7.4.1. Food & Beverage
  - 7.4.1.1. Fortified Food
  - 7.4.1.2. Fortified Beverage
- 7.4.2. Animal Feed
  - 7.4.2.1. Poultry Food
  - 7.4.2.2. Fish Feed
  - 7.4.2.3. Livestock Feed
- 7.4.3. Dietary Supplements
- 7.4.4. Others
7.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis

8. Europe Single Cell Protein Market Outlook

8.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 8.1.1. By Country
- 8.1.2. By Species
- 8.1.3. By Application
8.2. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast by Country, 2025-2032
- 8.2.1. Germany
- 8.2.2. France
- 8.2.3. U.K.
- 8.2.4. Italy
- 8.2.5. Spain
- 8.2.6. Russia
- 8.2.7. Rest of Europe
8.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast by Species, 2025-2032
- 8.3.1. Yeast
- 8.3.2. Fungi
- 8.3.3. Algae
- 8.3.4. Bacteria
8.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
- 8.4.1. Food & Beverage
  - 8.4.1.1. Fortified Food
  - 8.4.1.2. Fortified Beverage
- 8.4.2. Animal Feed
  - 8.4.2.1. Poultry Food
  - 8.4.2.2. Fish Feed
  - 8.4.2.3. Livestock Feed
- 8.4.3. Dietary Supplements
- 8.4.4. Others
8.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis

9. East Asia Single Cell Protein Market Outlook

9.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 9.1.1. By Country
- 9.1.2. By Species
- 9.1.3. By Application
9.2. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast by Country, 2025-2032
- 9.2.1. China
- 9.2.2. Japan
- 9.2.3. South Korea
9.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast by Species, 2025-2032
- 9.3.1. Yeast
- 9.3.2. Fungi
- 9.3.3. Algae
- 9.3.4. Bacteria
9.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
- 9.4.1. Food & Beverage
  - 9.4.1.1. Fortified Food
  - 9.4.1.2. Fortified Beverage
- 9.4.2. Animal Feed
  - 9.4.2.1. Poultry Food
  - 9.4.2.2. Fish Feed
  - 9.4.2.3. Livestock Feed
- 9.4.3. Dietary Supplements
- 9.4.4. Others
9.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis

10. South Asia & Oceania Single Cell Protein Market Outlook

10.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 10.1.1. By Country
- 10.1.2. By Species
- 10.1.3. By Application
10.2. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast by Country, 2025-2032
- 10.2.1. India
- 10.2.2. Indonesia
- 10.2.3. Thailand
- 10.2.4. Singapore
- 10.2.5. ANZ
- 10.2.6. Rest of South Asia & Oceania
10.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast by Species, 2025-2032
- 10.3.1. Yeast
- 10.3.2. Fungi
- 10.3.3. Algae
- 10.3.4. Bacteria
10.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
- 10.4.1. Food & Beverage
  - 10.4.1.1. Fortified Food
  - 10.4.1.2. Fortified Beverage
- 10.4.2. Animal Feed
  - 10.4.2.1. Poultry Food
  - 10.4.2.2. Fish Feed
  - 10.4.2.3. Livestock Feed
- 10.4.3. Dietary Supplements
- 10.4.4. Others
10.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis

11. Latin America Single Cell Protein Market Outlook

11.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 11.1.1. By Country
- 11.1.2. By Species
- 11.1.3. BY Application
11.2. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast by Country, 2025-2032
- 11.2.1. Brazil
- 11.2.2. Mexico
- 11.2.3. Rest of Latin America
11.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast by Species, 2025-2032
- 11.3.1. Yeast
- 11.3.2. Fungi
- 11.3.3. Algae
- 11.3.4. Bacteria
11.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
- 11.4.1. Food & Beverage
  - 11.4.1.1. Fortified Food
  - 11.4.1.2. Fortified Beverage
- 11.4.2. Animal Feed
  - 11.4.2.1. Poultry Food
  - 11.4.2.2. Fish Feed
  - 11.4.2.3. Livestock Feed
- 11.4.3. Dietary Supplements
- 11.4.4. Others
11.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis

12. Middle East & Africa Single Cell Protein Market Outlook

12.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 12.1.1. By Country
- 12.1.2. By Species
- 12.1.3. By Application
12.2. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast by Country, 2025-2032
- 12.2.1. GCC Countries
- 12.2.2. Egypt
- 12.2.3. South Africa
- 12.2.4. Northern Africa
- 12.2.5. Rest of Middle East & Africa
12.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast by Species, 2025-2032
- 12.3.1. Yeast
- 12.3.2. Fungi
- 12.3.3. Algae
- 12.3.4. Bacteria
12.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
- 12.4.1. Food & Beverage
  - 12.4.1.1. Fortified Food
  - 12.4.1.2. Fortified Beverage
- 12.4.2. Animal Feed
  - 12.4.2.1. Poultry Food
  - 12.4.2.2. Fish Feed
  - 12.4.2.3. Livestock Feed
- 12.4.3. Dietary Supplements
- 12.4.4. Others
12.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis

13. Competition Landscape

13.1. Market Share Analysis, 2024
13.2. Market Structure
- 13.2.1. Competition Intensity Mapping by Market
- 13.2.2. Competition Dashboard
13.3. Company Profiles (Details - Overview, Financials, Strategy, Recent Developments)
- 13.3.1. Alltech, Inc.
  - 13.3.1.1. Overview
  - 13.3.1.2. Segments and Sources
  - 13.3.1.3. Key Financials
  - 13.3.1.4. Market Developments
  - 13.3.1.5. Market Strategy
- 13.3.2. Angel Yeast Co., Ltd
- 13.3.3. Novus International
- 13.3.4. BEC Feed Solutions Pty Ltd.
- 13.3.5. Calysta, Inc
- 13.3.6. Evonik Industries AG
- 13.3.7. Lallemand Inc.
- 13.3.8. BioProcess Algae, LLC
- 13.3.9. Unibio A/S
- 13.3.10. Devenish Nutrition Limited
- 13.3.11. BIOMIN Holding GmbH
- 13.3.12. Nutreco N.V.
- 13.3.13. Prosol S.P.A
- 13.3.14. DIC Corporation
- 13.3.15. Parry Nutraceuticals
- 13.3.16. Chr. Hansen A/S
- 13.3.17. GNC Holdings, Inc.
- 13.3.18. Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
- 13.3.19. Willows Ingredients Ltd.
- 13.3.20. Others

14. Appendix

14.1. Research Methodology
14.2. Research Assumptions
14.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations