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Whey Protein Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 27, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20808343

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Whey Protein Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses whey protein market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for whey protein ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The whey protein market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Isolates; Concentrates; Demineralized; Hydrolysate

2) By Application: Nutritional; Personal Care; Food; Feed; Infant Formula; Sports and Performance Nutrition; Functional Or Fortified Food

3) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets Or Hypermarkets; Convenience Stores; Specialty Stores; Online Stores; Other Distribution Channels

4) By End-Users: Athletes; Bodybuilders; Lifestyle Users

Subsegments:

1) By Isolates: Whey Protein Isolate (WPI) 90%+; Native Whey Isolate; Microfiltered Whey Isolate

2) By Concentrates: Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) 35%–80%; Instantized Whey Concentrate; Grass-Fed Whey Concentrate

3) By Demineralized: Partially Demineralized Whey; Highly Demineralized Whey (DWP 70, DWP 90)

4) By Hydrolysate: Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey; Partially Hydrolyzed Whey; Extensively Hydrolyzed Whey

Companies Mentioned: Groupe Lactalis SA; Danone SA; Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited; Kerry Group plc; Agropur Cooperative; Glanbia plc; Optimum Nutrition Inc.; Herbalife International Inc.; Hilmar Cheese Company Inc.; The Nature's Bounty Co.; GNC Holdings LLC; Leprino Foods Company; The Simply Good Foods Company; Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S; Havero Hoogwegt BV; NOW Health Group Inc.; Grande Cheese Company; Orgain Inc.; The Hut.com Limited; Iovate Health Sciences International Inc.

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Italy; Spain; Canada

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Whey Protein Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Whey Protein Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Whey Protein Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Whey Protein Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Sustainability, Climate Tech And Circular Economy
4.1.2 Biotechnology, Genomics And Precision Medicine
4.1.3 Industry 4.0 And Intelligent Manufacturing
4.1.4 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data And Cybersecurity
4.1.5 Fintech, Blockchain, Regtech And Digital Finance
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Rising Demand For High-Purity Whey Protein Isolates
4.2.2 Growing Adoption Of Whey Protein In Functional Foods
4.2.3 Expansion Of Clean-Label And Grass-Fed Whey Products
4.2.4 Increasing Use In Clinical And Medical Nutrition
4.2.5 Higher Focus On Advanced Filtration Techniques
5. Whey Protein Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Athletes
5.2 Bodybuilders
5.3 Lifestyle Users
5.4 Infant Formula Manufacturers
5.5 Clinical Nutrition Providers
6. Whey Protein Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Whey Protein Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Whey Protein PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Whey Protein Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Whey Protein Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Whey Protein Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Whey Protein Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Whey Protein Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Isolates, Concentrates, Demineralized, Hydrolysate
9.2. Global Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Nutritional, Personal Care, Food, Feed, Infant Formula, Sports And Performance Nutrition, Functional Or Fortified Food
9.3. Global Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Supermarkets Or Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialty Stores, Online Stores, Other Distribution Channels
9.4. Global Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By End-Users, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Athletes, Bodybuilders, Lifestyle Users
9.5. Global Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Supermarkets Or Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialty Stores, Online Stores, Other Distribution Channels
9.6. Global Whey Protein Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Isolates, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Whey Protein Isolate (WPI) 90%+, Native Whey Isolate, Microfiltered Whey Isolate
9.7. Global Whey Protein Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Concentrates, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) 35%–80%, Instantized Whey Concentrate, Grass-Fed Whey Concentrate
9.8. Global Whey Protein Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Demineralized, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Partially Demineralized Whey (DWP 40, DWP 50), Highly Demineralized Whey (DWP 70, DWP 90)
9.9. Global Whey Protein Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Hydrolysate, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey, Partially Hydrolyzed Whey, Extensively Hydrolyzed Whey
10. Whey Protein Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Whey Protein Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Whey Protein Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Whey Protein Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Whey Protein Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Whey Protein Market
12.1. China Whey Protein Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Whey Protein Market
13.1. India Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Whey Protein Market
14.1. Japan Whey Protein Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Whey Protein Market
15.1. Australia Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Whey Protein Market
16.1. Indonesia Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Whey Protein Market
17.1. South Korea Whey Protein Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Whey Protein Market
18.1. Taiwan Whey Protein Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Whey Protein Market
19.1. South East Asia Whey Protein Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Whey Protein Market
20.1. Western Europe Whey Protein Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Whey Protein Market
21.1. UK Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Whey Protein Market
22.1. Germany Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Whey Protein Market
23.1. France Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Whey Protein Market
24.1. Italy Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Whey Protein Market
25.1. Spain Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Whey Protein Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Whey Protein Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Whey Protein Market
27.1. Russia Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Whey Protein Market
28.1. North America Whey Protein Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Whey Protein Market
29.1. USA Whey Protein Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Whey Protein Market
30.1. Canada Whey Protein Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Whey Protein Market
31.1. South America Whey Protein Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Whey Protein Market
32.1. Brazil Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Whey Protein Market
33.1. Middle East Whey Protein Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Whey Protein Market
34.1. Africa Whey Protein Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Whey Protein Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Whey Protein Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Whey Protein Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Whey Protein Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Whey Protein Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Whey Protein Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. Groupe Lactalis SA Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. Danone SA Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Kerry Group plc Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. Agropur Cooperative Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Whey Protein Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Glanbia plc, Optimum Nutrition Inc., Herbalife International Inc., Hilmar Cheese Company Inc., The Nature's Bounty Co., GNC Holdings LLC, Leprino Foods Company, The Simply Good Foods Company, Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S, Havero Hoogwegt BV, NOW Health Group Inc., Grande Cheese Company, Orgain Inc., The Hut.com Limited, Iovate Health Sciences International Inc.
38. Global Whey Protein Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Whey Protein Market
40. Whey Protein Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Whey Protein Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Whey Protein Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Whey Protein Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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