Pea Protein Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2025

Description

Persistence Market Research has recently released a comprehensive report on the worldwide market for pea protein. The report offers a thorough assessment of crucial market dynamics, including drivers, trends, opportunities, and challenges, providing detailed insights into the market structure. This research publication presents exclusive data and statistics outlining the anticipated growth trajectory of the global pea protein market from 2025 to 2032.

Key Insights:

Pea Protein Market Size (2025E): USD 2,359.4 Million
Projected Market Value (2032F): USD 4,199.6 Million
Global Market Growth Rate (CAGR 2025 to 2032): 7.1%

Pea Protein Market - Report Scope:

Pea protein, derived primarily from yellow split peas, is a high-quality plant-based protein source widely used in dietary supplements, meat alternatives, beverages, and functional foods. It is gaining traction due to its nutritional profile, hypoallergenic nature, and sustainability advantages compared to animal-based proteins. The pea protein market serves a broad spectrum of end users, including food manufacturers, sports nutrition brands, and vegan product developers. Market growth is driven by increasing consumer demand for plant-based diets, rising awareness about food allergies, and the expanding application of clean-label protein ingredients in functional and fortified foods.

Market Growth Drivers:

The global pea protein market is propelled by several key factors, including a surge in vegan and vegetarian lifestyles, growing health consciousness, and the rising prevalence of lactose intolerance and soy allergies. The shift in consumer preference toward sustainable and cruelty-free protein alternatives enhances the adoption of pea protein in multiple food and beverage applications. Additionally, the functional benefits of pea protein-such as easy digestibility, high amino acid content, and muscle-building properties-fuel its demand in the sports nutrition and dietary supplement sectors. Government initiatives supporting plant-based food production and clean-label regulations further stimulate market expansion.

Market Restraints:

Despite promising growth prospects, the pea protein market faces challenges such as high production costs, taste and texture limitations, and variability in raw material supply. The relatively bitter taste and grittiness of pea protein compared to other proteins require extensive formulation efforts, which may increase R&D costs for food manufacturers. Additionally, limited consumer awareness in certain regions and stiff competition from alternative plant proteins-such as soy, rice, and hemp-pose obstacles to wider market penetration. Addressing sensory and functional limitations through innovation remains crucial to unlocking the full potential of pea protein across industries.

Market Opportunities:

The pea protein market presents significant growth opportunities driven by innovations in food technology, clean-label trends, and increasing global protein consumption. The development of novel pea protein isolates with improved solubility, taste, and functional properties opens up new applications in dairy alternatives, ready-to-drink beverages, and high-protein snacks. Growing investments in sustainable agriculture and eco-friendly protein extraction processes also attract ethical consumers and investors alike. Collaborations between food tech startups, ingredient manufacturers, and nutrition researchers are expected to accelerate product development, market expansion, and consumer acceptance on a global scale.

Key Questions Answered in the Report:

What are the primary factors driving the growth of the pea protein market globally?
Which product types and applications are influencing the demand for pea protein across food, beverage, and supplement sectors?
How are technological advancements and clean-label demands reshaping the competitive landscape of the pea protein market?
Who are the key players contributing to the pea protein market, and what strategies are they employing to gain market share?
What are the emerging trends and future prospects in the global pea protein market?

Competitive Intelligence and Business Strategy:

These companies invest heavily in R&D to develop improved pea protein isolates and concentrates that meet evolving consumer preferences for taste, texture, and nutrition. Collaborations with food manufacturers and beverage brands enable market access and drive application-specific product development. Moreover, emphasis on sustainability, non-GMO sourcing, and transparent labeling reinforces brand loyalty and aligns with ethical consumer trends in the rapidly evolving plant-based protein industry.

Key Companies Profiled:

Ingredion Incorporated
Cargill, Incorporated
IFF
DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
Glanbia plc
Roquette Freres
A&B Ingredients, Inc
NOW(R) Foods
ADM
Kerry Group plc
Burcon
The Scoular Company
COSUCRA
Emsland Group
AGT Food and Ingredients Inc.
Puris
Daily Harvest
Others

Pea Protein Market Research Segmentation:

The pea protein market encompasses a diverse range of product types, applications, and end-user segments, addressing a broad spectrum of dietary and functional needs.

By Product Type

Isolates
Concentrates
Hydrolysate

By Nature

Organic
Conventional

By End-use

Food & Beverage
Bakery & Confectionery
Snacks & Cereals
Meat Additives
Beverages
Sports & Clinical Nutrition
Animal Feed
Cosmetics & personal care
Others

By Distribution Channel

By Region

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

Product Code: PMRREP29284

1. Executive Summary

1.1. Global Pea Protein Market Snapshot, 2025 and 2032
1.2. Market Opportunity Assessment, 2025-2032, US$ Mn
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. Key Market Players
3.3. Regulatory Landscape
3.4. PESTLE Analysis
3.5. Porter's Five Force Analysis

4. Price Trend Analysis, 2019-2032

4.1. Pricing Analysis, By Product Type
4.2. Key Factors Impacting Product Prices

5. Global Pea Protein Market Outlook

5.1. Key Highlights
- 5.1.1. Market Volume (Tons) Projections
- 5.1.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
- 5.1.3. Absolute $ Opportunity
5.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast
- 5.2.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis, 2019-2024
- 5.2.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, 2025-2032
5.3. Global Pea Protein Market Outlook: Product Type
- 5.3.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis, By Product Type, 2019-2024
- 5.3.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Product Type, 2025-2032
  - 5.3.2.1. Isolates
  - 5.3.2.2. Concentrates
  - 5.3.2.3. Hydrolysate
- 5.3.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Product Type
5.4. Global Pea Protein Market Outlook: Nature
- 5.4.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis, By Nature, 2019-2024
- 5.4.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Nature, 2025-2032
  - 5.4.2.1. Organic
  - 5.4.2.2. Conventional
- 5.4.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Nature
5.5. Global Pea Protein Market Outlook: Application
- 5.5.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis, By Application, 2019-2024
- 5.5.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
  - 5.5.2.1. Food & Beverage
    - 5.5.2.1.1. Bakery & Confectionery
    - 5.5.2.1.2. Snacks & Cereals
    - 5.5.2.1.3. Meat Additives
    - 5.5.2.1.4. Beverages
  - 5.5.2.2. Sports & Clinical Nutrition
  - 5.5.2.3. Animal Feed
  - 5.5.2.4. Cosmetics & personal care
  - 5.5.2.5. Others
- 5.5.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Application
5.6. Global Pea Protein Market Outlook: Distribution Channel
- 5.6.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis, By Distribution Channel, 2019-2024
- 5.6.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2025-2032
  - 5.6.2.1. B2B
  - 5.6.2.2. B2C
- 5.6.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Distribution Channel

6. Global Pea Protein Market Outlook: Region

6.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis, By Region, 2019-2024
6.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) 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 Pea Protein Market Outlook

7.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 7.1.1. By Country
- 7.1.2. By Product Type
- 7.1.3. By Nature
- 7.1.4. By Application
- 7.1.5. By Distribution Channel
7.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
- 7.2.1. U.S.
- 7.2.2. Canada
7.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Product Type, 2025-2032
- 7.3.1. Isolates
- 7.3.2. Concentrates
- 7.3.3. Hydrolysate
7.4. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Nature, 2025-2032
- 7.4.1. Organic
- 7.4.2. Conventional
7.5. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
- 7.5.1. Food & Beverage
  - 7.5.1.1. Bakery & Confectionery
  - 7.5.1.2. Snacks & Cereals
  - 7.5.1.3. Meat Additives
  - 7.5.1.4. Beverages
- 7.5.2. Sports & Clinical Nutrition
- 7.5.3. Animal Feed
- 7.5.4. Cosmetics & personal care
- 7.5.5. Others
7.6. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2025-2032
- 7.6.1. B2B
- 7.6.2. B2C
7.7. Market Attractiveness Analysis

8. Europe Pea Protein Market Outlook

8.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 8.1.1. By Country
- 8.1.2. By Product Type
- 8.1.3. By Nature
- 8.1.4. By Application
- 8.1.5. By Distribution Channel
8.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) 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. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Product Type, 2025-2032
- 8.3.1. Isolates
- 8.3.2. Concentrates
- 8.3.3. Hydrolysate
8.4. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Nature, 2025-2032
- 8.4.1. Organic
- 8.4.2. Conventional
8.5. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
- 8.5.1. Food & Beverage
  - 8.5.1.1. Bakery & Confectionery
  - 8.5.1.2. Snacks & Cereals
  - 8.5.1.3. Meat Additives
  - 8.5.1.4. Beverages
- 8.5.2. Sports & Clinical Nutrition
- 8.5.3. Animal Feed
- 8.5.4. Cosmetics & personal care
- 8.5.5. Others
8.6. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2025-2032
- 8.6.1. B2B
- 8.6.2. B2C
8.7. Market Attractiveness Analysis

9. East Asia Pea Protein Market Outlook

9.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 9.1.1. By Country
- 9.1.2. By Product Type
- 9.1.3. By Nature
- 9.1.4. By Application
- 9.1.5. By Distribution Channel
9.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
- 9.2.1. China
- 9.2.2. Japan
- 9.2.3. South Korea
9.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Product Type, 2025-2032
- 9.3.1. Isolates
- 9.3.2. Concentrates
- 9.3.3. Hydrolysate
9.4. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Nature, 2025-2032
- 9.4.1. Organic
- 9.4.2. Conventional
9.5. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
- 9.5.1. Food & Beverage
  - 9.5.1.1. Bakery & Confectionery
  - 9.5.1.2. Snacks & Cereals
  - 9.5.1.3. Meat Additives
  - 9.5.1.4. Beverages
- 9.5.2. Sports & Clinical Nutrition
- 9.5.3. Animal Feed
- 9.5.4. Cosmetics & personal care
- 9.5.5. Others
9.6. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2025-2032
- 9.6.1. B2B
- 9.6.2. B2C
9.7. Market Attractiveness Analysis

10. South Asia & Oceania Pea Protein Market Outlook

10.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 10.1.1. By Country
- 10.1.2. By Product Type
- 10.1.3. By Nature
- 10.1.4. By Application
- 10.1.5. By Distribution Channel
10.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) 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. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Product Type, 2025-2032
- 10.3.1. Isolates
- 10.3.2. Concentrates
- 10.3.3. Hydrolysate
10.4. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Nature, 2025-2032
- 10.4.1. Organic
- 10.4.2. Conventional
10.5. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
- 10.5.1. Food & Beverage
  - 10.5.1.1. Bakery & Confectionery
  - 10.5.1.2. Snacks & Cereals
  - 10.5.1.3. Meat Additives
  - 10.5.1.4. Beverages
- 10.5.2. Sports & Clinical Nutrition
- 10.5.3. Animal Feed
- 10.5.4. Cosmetics & personal care
- 10.5.5. Others
10.6. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2025-2032
- 10.6.1. B2B
- 10.6.2. B2C
10.7. Market Attractiveness Analysis

11. Latin America Pea Protein Market Outlook

11.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 11.1.1. By Country
- 11.1.2. By Product Type
- 11.1.3. By Nature
- 11.1.4. By Application
- 11.1.5. By Distribution Channel
11.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
- 11.2.1. Brazil
- 11.2.2. Mexico
- 11.2.3. Rest of Latin America
11.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Product Type, 2025-2032
- 11.3.1. Isolates
- 11.3.2. Concentrates
- 11.3.3. Hydrolysate
11.4. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Nature, 2025-2032
- 11.4.1. Organic
- 11.4.2. Conventional
11.5. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
- 11.5.1. Food & Beverage
  - 11.5.1.1. Bakery & Confectionery
  - 11.5.1.2. Snacks & Cereals
  - 11.5.1.3. Meat Additives
  - 11.5.1.4. Beverages
- 11.5.2. Sports & Clinical Nutrition
- 11.5.3. Animal Feed
- 11.5.4. Cosmetics & personal care
- 11.5.5. Others
11.6. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2025-2032
- 11.6.1. B2B
- 11.6.2. B2C
11.7. Market Attractiveness Analysis

12. Middle East & Africa Pea Protein Market Outlook

12.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 12.1.1. By Country
- 12.1.2. By Product Type
- 12.1.3. By Nature
- 12.1.4. By Application
- 12.1.5. By Distribution Channel
12.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) 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. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Product Type, 2025-2032
- 12.3.1. Isolates
- 12.3.2. Concentrates
- 12.3.3. Hydrolysate
12.4. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Nature, 2025-2032
- 12.4.1. Organic
- 12.4.2. Conventional
12.5. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
- 12.5.1. Food & Beverage
  - 12.5.1.1. Bakery & Confectionery
  - 12.5.1.2. Snacks & Cereals
  - 12.5.1.3. Meat Additives
  - 12.5.1.4. Beverages
- 12.5.2. Sports & Clinical Nutrition
- 12.5.3. Animal Feed
- 12.5.4. Cosmetics & personal care
- 12.5.5. Others
12.6. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2025-2032
- 12.6.1. B2B
- 12.6.2. B2C
12.7. Market Attractiveness Analysis

13. Competition Landscape

13.1. Market Share Analysis, 2025
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. Ingredion Incorporated
  - 13.3.1.1. Overview
  - 13.3.1.2. Segments and Product Type
  - 13.3.1.3. Key Financials
  - 13.3.1.4. Market Developments
  - 13.3.1.5. Market Strategy
- 13.3.2. Cargill, Incorporated
- 13.3.3. IFF
- 13.3.4. DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
- 13.3.5. Glanbia plc
- 13.3.6. Roquette Freres
- 13.3.7. A&B Ingredients, Inc
- 13.3.8. NOW(R) Foods
- 13.3.9. ADM
- 13.3.10. Kerry Group plc
- 13.3.11. Burcon
- 13.3.12. The Scoular Company
- 13.3.13. COSUCRA
- 13.3.14. Emsland Group
- 13.3.15. AGT Food and Ingredients Inc.
- 13.3.16. Puris
- 13.3.17. Daily Harvest
- 13.3.18. Others

14. Appendix

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

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