Pea Protein Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2025-2033

Description

Persistence Market Research has recently released a comprehensive report on the global Pea Protein Market, providing an in-depth analysis of key market dynamics, including driving forces, emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges. This report delivers a detailed assessment of the evolving market landscape, enabling stakeholders to make informed strategic decisions.

Key Insights:

Pea Protein Market Size (2025E): US$ 2,359.4 Mn
Projected Market Value (2032F): US$ 4,199.6 Mn
Global Market Growth Rate (CAGR 2025 to 2032): 8.6%

Pea Protein Market - Report Scope:

The global pea protein market includes plant-based protein ingredients derived from yellow peas, widely used across food, beverage, nutrition, animal feed, and personal care applications. Pea protein is valued for its high protein content, allergen-free nature, and suitability for vegan and vegetarian diets. Rising consumer awareness regarding health, sustainability, and clean-label products has accelerated the adoption of pea protein as an alternative to animal- and soy-based proteins. The market is witnessing steady expansion due to its growing application in meat alternatives, sports nutrition, bakery products, and functional foods across developed and emerging regions.

Market Growth Drivers:

The growth of the global pea protein market is primarily driven by the increasing demand for plant-based and vegan food products worldwide. Rising health consciousness among consumers, coupled with growing concerns over lactose intolerance, gluten sensitivity, and soy allergies, has significantly boosted the preference for pea protein. Additionally, the expanding trend of flexitarian diets and the increasing popularity of meat substitutes are accelerating market growth. The sustainability advantage of pea protein, including lower water usage and reduced environmental impact compared to animal proteins, further supports its rising adoption across multiple industries.

Market Restraints:

Despite robust growth prospects, the pea protein market faces certain restraints that may limit its expansion. Taste and texture challenges associated with pea protein-based products can impact consumer acceptance, particularly in comparison with traditional animal proteins. Additionally, fluctuations in raw material availability due to agricultural dependency may affect supply stability and pricing. The presence of alternative plant-based proteins such as soy, rice, and wheat protein also intensifies competition, potentially restraining market penetration in price-sensitive regions.

Market Opportunities:

The global pea protein market presents substantial opportunities driven by ongoing innovation in food processing and formulation technologies. Increasing investments in research and development aimed at improving taste, solubility, and functional properties of pea protein are expected to unlock new application areas. Rapid growth in sports and clinical nutrition, along with expanding demand from emerging markets in South Asia, East Asia, and Latin America, offers lucrative growth potential. Furthermore, the rising use of pea protein in cosmetics, personal care, and animal feed applications is anticipated to create new revenue streams for market participants.

Key Questions Answered in the Report:

What are the major factors driving the growth of the global pea protein market?
Which product types and end-use segments are witnessing the highest demand?
How are consumer dietary trends influencing pea protein adoption?
Who are the leading players in the pea protein market, and what strategies are they adopting?
What are the future growth prospects and regional trends shaping the global market?

Competitive Intelligence and Business Strategy:

Leading players in the global pea protein market, including Ingredion Incorporated, Cargill, Incorporated, Roquette Freres, ADM, and Kerry Group plc, are focusing on product innovation, capacity expansion, and strategic partnerships to strengthen their market position. Companies are investing in advanced extraction technologies to enhance protein purity and functionality while expanding their presence across high-growth regions. Collaboration with food manufacturers and plant-based brands, along with diversification into non-food applications, remains a key strategy for gaining competitive advantage in the global market.

Companies Covered in This Report:

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

Market Segmentation

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, 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. 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