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Animal-based protein supplements are dietary supplements designed to fulfill the body's daily protein requirements, promoting muscle synthesis and the growth of lean muscle mass. These supplements are derived from animal sources, including eggs, milk, and collagen. Animal-based protein supplements are valued for being a complete protein source, containing all essential amino acids. They are known for their neutral taste and ease of blending.
The main types of animal-based protein supplements include supplements, protein powder, protein bars, ready-to-drink products, and others. Protein powders are a convenient form of protein consumption that can be enriched with additional enzymes, vitamins, and minerals to enhance nutritional value. Raw materials used in these supplements include whey, casein, eggs, fish, and others, catering to various industries such as pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, food and beverages, infant formulations, cosmetics and personal care, animal feed, and dietary supplements. Distribution channels for these supplements include supermarkets, online stores, chemists' or drugstores, specialty stores, and others.
Tariffs have created mixed impacts on the animal-based protein supplements market by increasing the cost of imported raw materials such as whey, casein, and collagen, thereby pressuring manufacturers' margins and raising end-product prices. The impact is most pronounced in protein powders and ready-to-drink segments and in regions dependent on cross-border dairy trade, particularly Asia-Pacific and parts of Europe. However, tariffs have also encouraged local sourcing, domestic dairy processing investments, and regional manufacturing expansion, which may strengthen supply chain resilience and support long-term market stability.
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The animal based protein supplements market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $33.56 billion in 2025 to $37.35 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of bodybuilding and fitness activities, rising awareness of protein deficiency, increased consumption of dairy-based supplements, expansion of retail nutrition stores, growth of sports nutrition industry.
The animal based protein supplements market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $58.07 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for high-quality complete proteins, growth in aging population requiring protein supplementation, increasing penetration of online supplement sales, product innovation in hydrolyzed and fast-absorption proteins, growing demand from functional food manufacturers. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for complete protein sources, growth of sports nutrition and fitness culture, expansion of ready-to-drink protein formats, increasing use of animal proteins in functional foods, premiumization and clean-label positioning.
The strong growth in the nutraceuticals and dietary supplement industry is expected to drive the expansion of the animal-based protein supplements market going forward. Strong growth in the nutraceuticals and dietary supplement market refers to a rapid rise in demand, sales, and overall market development, driven by increasing consumer emphasis on health, wellness, and preventive nutrition. Strong growth in the nutraceuticals and dietary supplement market also reflects heightened demand, sales, and market expansion fueled by a growing focus on preventive healthcare, as consumers become more aware of maintaining health and minimizing future medical risks through daily nutritional intake. Animal-based protein supplements contribute to this growth by addressing the rising demand for complete, highly bioavailable proteins that support muscle health, recovery, and overall nutrition. For example, in September 2025, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), an Australia-based official national statistical agency, in 2023 approximately one in three individuals (33.6%) reported using a dietary supplement. Therefore, the accelerating growth of the nutraceuticals and dietary supplement industry is expected to support the growth of the animal-based protein supplements powder market during the forecast period.
Leading companies operating in the animal-based protein supplements market are increasingly emphasizing strategic partnerships and collaborations to enhance their financial position, strengthen their product offerings, and expand their geographic footprint. Strategic partnerships and collaborations refer to formal arrangements between companies to share resources, expertise, or market access in order to achieve shared business growth objectives. For instance, in July 2023, Unico Nutrition, a US-based company specializing in the development and delivery of safe and effective exercise supplements, partnered with Perfect Day, Inc., a US-based food technology company, to introduce APOLLO II, the world's first hybrid protein powder. This innovative product blends sustainably produced whey derived from precision fermentation with grass-fed, animal-based protein, resulting in a more sustainable formulation designed to enhance performance.
In April 2024, Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S, a Denmark-based supplier of dairy-based ingredients such as functional proteins, enzymes, cultures, and nutritional solutions, acquired the whey nutrition business of Volac International Limited for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Arla Foods Ingredients seeks to strengthen its global whey protein portfolio, broaden its presence in high-growth nutrition markets, and enhance its ability to deliver innovative protein solutions to the food, beverage, and nutritional sectors. Volac International Limited is a UK-based provider of whey protein ingredients and related nutritional solutions for food, beverage, and dietary applications.
Major companies operating in the animal based protein supplements market are Glanbia plc, Abbott Laboratories, CytoSport Inc., MusclePharm Corporation, Iovate Health Sciences International Inc., AMCO Proteins, Quest Nutrition, NOW Foods, Transparent Labs, The Bountiful Company, Dymatize Enterprises LLC, BPI Sports LLC, Jym Supplement Science, RSP Nutrition, Optimum Nutrition, MuscleTech, BSN, Gaspari Nutrition, Universal Nutrition, Maximum Human Performance, Beverly International Nutrition, Nutrabolics, Inner Armour, ProMera Sports LLC, NutraBio
North America was the largest region in the animal-based protein supplements market in 2025.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the animal based protein supplements market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the animal based protein supplements market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The animal-based protein supplements market consists of sales of egg white protein, collagen, and beef protein isolate. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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