The global wheat protein market size is expected to reach USD 10.44 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Wheat Protein Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product (Wheat Gluten, Wheat Protein Isolate, Textured Wheat Protein, and Wheat Protein Hydrolysate), Concentration, Application, 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.
Wheat protein is a plant-based protein derived from wheat, primarily consisting of gluten proteins such as gliadin and glutenin. It is known for its functional properties, including elasticity, water retention, and texture enhancement, making it a key ingredient in various food applications. Wheat protein is available in multiple forms, including wheat gluten, wheat protein isolate, textured wheat protein, and wheat protein hydrolysate, each catering to specific industry needs. Its widespread use in bakery, confectionery, sports nutrition, and meat alternatives has contributed to its growing demand across global markets. The wheat protein market is experiencing steady growth, driven by increasing consumer demand for plant-based protein sources, especially among health-conscious individuals and those following vegetarian and vegan diets.
The expanding bakery and processed food industries, coupled with the rising popularity of high-protein and gluten-free diets, are further fueling wheat protein market expansion. Opportunities lie in the growing adoption of wheat protein in meat substitutes and sports nutrition, driven by advancements in food technology. Additionally, sustainability concerns and the shift towards plant-based alternatives are pushing manufacturers to develop innovative wheat protein-based products. Market trends also indicate increasing investments in research and development to improve product functionality and expand applications across various industries.
Wheat Protein Market Report Highlights:
By product, wheat gluten holds the largest wheat protein market share due to its extensive use in bakery and processed food products for texture enhancement.
By concentration, the 75% segment is expected to witness a significant growth in the market, primarily due to its extensive applications across various food industries.
By region, North America holds the largest wheat protein market share, driven by a well-established food processing industry and a growing consumer preference for nutritional products.
The wheat protein market key companies include Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), Cargill, Incorporated, Tereos, Südzucker AG, MGP Ingredients, Inc., Roquette Frères, Glico Nutrition Co., Ltd., Kerry Group plc, Manildra Group, Kröner-Stärke GmbH & Co. KG, Crespel & Deiters GmbH & Co. KG, Batory Foods, Agridient B.V., Tate & Lyle PLC, and The Scoular Company.
Polaris Market Research has segmented wheat protein market report based on product, concentration, application, and region:
By Product Outlook (Revenue-USD Billion, 2020–2034)
Wheat Gluten
Wheat protein isolate
Textured Wheat Protein
Wheat protein Hydrolysate
By Concentration Outlook (Revenue-USD Billion, 2020–2034)
75%
80%
95%
By Application Outlook (Revenue-USD Billion, 2020–2034)
Bakery & Confectionary
Animal Feed
Dairy
Personal Care
By Regional Outlook (Revenue-USD Billion, 2020–2034)
North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Spain
Netherlands
Russia
Rest f Europe
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
Malaysia
Suth Korea
Indnesia
Australia
Vietnam
Rest f Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Israel
Suth Africa
Rest f Middle East & Africa
Latin America
Mexic
Brazil
Argentina
Rest f Latin America
- 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 Source
- 3.2.1. Primary Source
- 3.2.2. Secondary Source
- 4. Global Wheat Protein Market Insights
- 4.1. Wheat Protein Market – Market Snapshot
- 4.2. Wheat Protein Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.2.1.1. Increasing Adoption of Plant-Based Diets
- 4.2.1.2. Government Initiatives Promoting Plant-Based Nutrition
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
- 4.2.2.1. Poor wheat crop quality
- 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. Wheat Protein Market Application Trends
- 4.6. Value Chain Analysis
- 4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
- 5. Global Wheat Protein Market, by Product
- 5.1. Key Findings
- 5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.3. Wheat Gluten
- 5.3.1. Global Wheat Protein Market, by Wheat Gluten, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.4. Wheat protein isolate
- 5.4.1. Global Wheat Protein Market, by Wheat protein isolate, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.5. Textured Wheat Protein
- 5.5.1. Global Wheat Protein Market, by Textured Wheat Protein, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.6. Wheat protein Hydrolysate
- 5.6.1. Global Wheat Protein Market, by Wheat protein Hydrolysate, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 6. Global Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration
- 6.1. Key Findings
- 6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.3. 75%
- 6.3.1. Global Wheat Protein Market, by 75%, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.4. 80%
- 6.4.1. Global Wheat Protein Market, by 80%, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.5. 95%
- 6.5.1. Global Wheat Protein Market, by 95%, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 7. Global Wheat Protein Market, by Application
- 7.1. Key Findings
- 7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3. Bakery & Confectionary
- 7.3.1. Global Wheat Protein Market, by Bakery & Confectionary, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4. Animal Feed
- 7.4.1. Global Wheat Protein Market, by Animal Feed, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5. Dairy
- 7.5.1. Global Wheat Protein Market, by Dairy, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6. Personal Care
- 7.6.1. Global Wheat Protein Market, by Personal Care, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7. Sports & Nutrition
- 7.7.1. Global Wheat Protein Market, by Sports & Nutrition, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8. Global Wheat Protein Market, by Geography
- 8.1. Key Findings
- 8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Wheat Protein Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3. Wheat Protein Market – North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.2. North America: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.3. North America: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4. Wheat Protein Market – U.S.
- 8.3.4.1. U.S.: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4.2. U.S.: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4.3. U.S.: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5. Wheat Protein Market – Canada
- 8.3.5.1. Canada: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5.2. Canada: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5.3. Canada: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4. Wheat Protein Market – Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.2. Europe: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4. Wheat Protein Market – UK
- 8.4.4.1. UK: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4.2. UK: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4.3. UK: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5. Wheat Protein Market – France
- 8.4.5.1. France: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5.2. France: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5.3. France: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6. Wheat Protein Market – Germany
- 8.4.6.1. Germany: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6.2. Germany: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6.3. Germany: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7. Wheat Protein Market – Italy
- 8.4.7.1. Italy: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7.2. Italy: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7.3. Italy: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8. Wheat Protein Market – Spain
- 8.4.8.1. Spain: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8.2. Spain: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8.3. Spain: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9. Wheat Protein Market – Netherlands
- 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10. Wheat Protein Market – Russia
- 8.4.10.1. Russia: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10.2. Russia: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10.3. Russia: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11. Wheat Protein Market – Rest of Europe
- 8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5. Wheat Protein Market – Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4. Wheat Protein Market – China
- 8.5.4.1. China: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4.2. China: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4.3. China: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5. Wheat Protein Market – India
- 8.5.5.1. India: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5.2. India: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5.3. India: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6. Wheat Protein Market – Malaysia
- 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7. Wheat Protein Market – Japan
- 8.5.7.1. Japan: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7.2. Japan: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7.3. Japan: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8. Wheat Protein Market – Indonesia
- 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9. Wheat Protein Market – South Korea
- 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9.2. South Korea: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10. Wheat Protein Market – Australia
- 8.5.10.1. Australia: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10.2. Australia: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10.3. Australia: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11. Wheat Protein Market – Rest of Asia Pacific
- 8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6. Wheat Protein Market – Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4. Wheat Protein Market – Saudi Arabia
- 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5. Wheat Protein Market – UAE
- 8.6.5.1. UAE: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5.2. UAE: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5.3. UAE: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6. Wheat Protein Market – Israel
- 8.6.6.1. Israel: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6.2. Israel: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6.3. Israel: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7. Wheat Protein Market – South Africa
- 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7.2. South Africa: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8. Wheat Protein Market – Rest of Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7. Wheat Protein Market – Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.2. Latin America: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4. Wheat Protein Market – Mexico
- 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4.2. Mexico: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5. Wheat Protein Market – Brazil
- 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5.2. Brazil: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6. Wheat Protein Market – Argentina
- 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6.2. Argentina: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7. Wheat Protein Market – Rest of Latin America
- 8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Wheat Protein Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Wheat Protein Market, by Concentration, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Wheat Protein Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Billion)
- 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. Agridient B.V.
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
- 10.2. Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
- 10.3. Batory Foods
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
- 10.4. Cargill, Incorporated
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
- 10.5. Crespel & Deiters GmbH & Co. KG
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
- 10.6. Glico Nutrition Co., Ltd.
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
- 10.7. Kerry Group plc
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
- 10.8. Kröner-Stärke GmbH & Co. KG
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
- 10.9. Manildra Group
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
- 10.10. MGP Ingredients, Inc.
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development
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