Protein Crisps Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product, Application, Distribution Channel, and Region

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The protein crisps market size is expected to reach USD 3,663.75 million by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Protein Crisps Market, By Product, Application (Sports Nutrition, Weight Management, and Others), Distribution Channel, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Protein crisps are crunchy snacks made from high-protein ingredients such as whey or plant-based proteins, designed to provide a nutritious and convenient alternative to traditional chips.

Individuals nowadays have adopted vegan and plant-based diets for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. Consequently, there's been an increased demand for plant-based protein sources, and protein crisps made from ingredients such as peas, beans, and lentils are an excellent option. These crisps provide a crunchy snack alternative that fits within the dietary preferences of vegans and vegetarians while offering the protein needed for muscle recovery and overall nutrition. Protein crisps have become an appealing choice for this demographic as plant-based eating continues to grow in popularity, thereby driving the protein crisps market growth.

To capture the attention of a broad range of consumers, manufacturers of protein crisps have been introducing new and exciting flavors and textures. Traditional chips are limited to a few common flavors, but protein crisps come in a wide variety of tastes, from savory to spicy and even sweet. Additionally, manufacturers are experimenting with different textures to make the crisps more appealing and enjoyable to eat. These innovations help differentiate protein crisps from other snack options, making them more attractive to consumers looking for something new, tasty, and satisfying, consequently driving the protein crisps expansion.

Protein Crisps Market Report Highlights

In 2024, the sports nutrition segment dominated the protein crisps market due to more athletes and fitness enthusiasts seeking high-protein snacks to support their active lifestyles.
The whey protein segment is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period due to its high nutritional value, quick absorption, and popularity among health-conscious consumers.
In 2024, North America dominated the protein crisps market driven by the growing demand for healthier snacks among consumers.
Asia Pacific is expected to record a significant share during the forecast period, driven by changing consumer preferences towards healthier and functional snacks.
The global key market players are 1st Phorm International; Beyond Meat; General Mills Inc.; Grenade; MYPROTEIN; Nestle; Post Holdings, Inc.; Power Crunch; Premier Nutrition Company, LLC; ProtiDiet; Quest Nutrition & WorldPantry.com LLC; WK Kellogg Co.; and Power Crunch.

Polaris market research has segmented the protein crisps market report based on product, application, distribution channel and region:

By Product (Revenue - USD Million, 2020-2034)

Pea Protein Crisps
Soy Protein Crisps
Milk Protein Crisps
Whey Protein Crisps
Others

By Application (Revenue - USD Million, 2020-2034)

Sports Nutrition
Weight Management
Others

By Distribution Channel (Revenue - USD Million, 2020-2034)

Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
Convenience Stores
Online
Others

By Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Million, 2020-2034)

North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Russia
Netherlands
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Indonesia
Malaysia
Australia
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Argentina
Brazil
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Israel
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Product Code: PM5574

1. Introduction

1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Highlights

3. Research Methodology

3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources

4. Global Protein Crisps Market Insights

4.1. Protein Crisps Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. Protein Crisps Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
  - 4.2.1.1. Growth of Packaged Food Industry
  - 4.2.1.2. Growing demand from Fitness and Wellness
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
  - 4.2.2.1. High Initial Investment
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Protein Crisps Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis

5. Global Protein Crisps Market, by Product

5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
5.3. Pea Protein Crisps
- 5.3.1. Global Protein Crisps Market, by Pea Protein Crisps, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)
5.4. Soy Protein Crisps
- 5.4.1. Global Protein Crisps Market, by Soy Protein Crisps, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)
5.5. Milk Protein Crisps
- 5.5.1. Global Protein Crisps Market, by Milk Protein Crisps, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)
5.6. Whey Protein Crisps
- 5.6.1. Global Protein Crisps Market, by Whey Protein Crisps, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)
5.7. Others
- 5.7.1. Global Protein Crisps Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)

6. Global Protein Crisps Market, by Application

6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
6.3. Sports Nutrition
- 6.3.1. Global Protein Crisps Market, by Sports Nutrition, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)
6.4. Weight Management
- 6.4.1. Global Protein Crisps Market, Weight Management, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)
6.5. Others
- 6.5.1. Global Protein Crisps Market, Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)

7. Global Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel

7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
7.3. Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- 7.3.1. Global Protein Crisps Market, by Hypermarkets & Supermarkets, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)
7.4. Convenience Stores
- 7.4.1. Global Protein Crisps Market, by Convenience Stores, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)
7.5. Online
- 7.5.1. Global Protein Crisps Market, by Online, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)
7.6. Others
- 7.6.1. Global Protein Crisps Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)

8. Global Protein Crisps Market, by Geography

8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Protein Crisps Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD million)
8.3. Protein Crisps Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.3.2. North America: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.3.3. North America: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.3.4. Protein Crisps Market - U.S.
  - 8.3.4.1. U.S.: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.3.4.2. U.S.: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.3.4.3. U.S.: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.3.5. Protein Crisps Market - Canada
  - 8.3.5.1. Canada: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.3.5.2. Canada: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.3.5.3. Canada: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
8.4. Protein Crisps Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.4.2. Europe: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.4.4. Protein Crisps Market - UK
  - 8.4.4.1. UK: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.4.2. UK: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.4.3. UK: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.4.5. Protein Crisps Market - France
  - 8.4.5.1. France: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.5.2. France: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.5.3. France: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.4.6. Protein Crisps Market - Germany
  - 8.4.6.1. Germany: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.6.2. Germany: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.6.3. Germany: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.4.7. Protein Crisps Market - Italy
  - 8.4.7.1. Italy: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.7.2. Italy: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.7.3. Italy: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.4.8. Protein Crisps Market - Spain
  - 8.4.8.1. Spain: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.8.2. Spain: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.8.3. Spain: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.4.9. Protein Crisps Market - Netherlands
  - 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.4.10. Protein Crisps Market - Russia
  - 8.4.10.1. Russia: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.10.2. Russia: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.10.3. Russia: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.4.11. Protein Crisps Market - Rest of Europe
  - 8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
8.5. Protein Crisps Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.5.4. Protein Crisps Market - China
  - 8.5.4.1. China: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.4.2. China: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.4.3. China: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.5.5. Protein Crisps Market - India
  - 8.5.5.1. India: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.5.2. India: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.5.3. India: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.5.6. Protein Crisps Market - Malaysia
  - 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.5.7. Protein Crisps Market - Japan
  - 8.5.7.1. Japan: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.7.2. Japan: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.7.3. Japan: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.5.8. Protein Crisps Market - Indonesia
  - 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.5.9. Protein Crisps Market - South Korea
  - 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.9.2. South Korea: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.5.10. Protein Crisps Market - Australia
  - 8.5.10.1. Australia: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.10.2. Australia: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.10.3. Australia: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.5.11. Protein Crisps Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
8.6. Protein Crisps Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.6.4. Protein Crisps Market - Saudi Arabia
  - 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.6.5. Protein Crisps Market - UAE
  - 8.6.5.1. UAE: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.6.5.2. UAE: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.6.5.3. UAE: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.6.6. Protein Crisps Market - Israel
  - 8.6.6.1. Israel: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.6.6.2. Israel: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.6.6.3. Israel: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.6.7. Protein Crisps Market - South Africa
  - 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.6.7.2. South Africa: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.6.8. Protein Crisps Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
  - 8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
8.7. Protein Crisps Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.7.2. Latin America: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.7.4. Protein Crisps Market - Mexico
  - 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.7.4.2. Mexico: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.7.5. Protein Crisps Market - Brazil
  - 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.7.5.2. Brazil: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.7.6. Protein Crisps Market - Argentina
  - 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.7.6.2. Argentina: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.7.7. Protein Crisps Market - Rest of Latin America
  - 8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Protein Crisps Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Protein Crisps Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Protein Crisps Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD million)

9. Competitive Landscape

9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

10. Company Profiles

10.1. 1st Phorm International
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Beyond Meat
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. General Mills Inc.
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. Grenade
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. MYPROTEIN
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. Nestle
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. Post Holdings, Inc.
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. Power Crunch
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. Premier Nutrition Company, LLC
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. ProtiDiet
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development
10.11. Quest Nutrition & WorldPantry.com LLC
- 10.11.1. Company Overview
- 10.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.11.4. Recent Development
10.12. WK Kellogg Co
- 10.12.1. Company Overview
- 10.12.2. Financial Performance
- 10.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.12.4. Recent Development