The Global Market for Whey Protein Ingredients is Projected to Exceed 2.0 Billion Pounds (lbs) by 2022

Ubiquity of Whey Proteins in Sports Nutrition, Food Fortification, and Clinical Nutrition Products Drive Demand for Whey Protein Ingredients, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA launches comprehensive analysis of industry segments, trends, growth drivers, market share, size and demand forecasts on the global Whey Protein Ingredients market. The global market for Whey Protein Ingredients is projected to exceed 2.0 billion pounds (lbs) by 2022, driven by multiple benefits offered by whey proteins in exercise recovery, weight management, healthy aging, and overall health and wellness.

Whey protein is a byproduct of the cheese manufacturing process, and represents the watery part of milk separated from the curd. Whey is perceived as a whole food as it contains all the 20 essential amino acids required for healthy functioning of the human body. Representing a mixture of immunoglobins, alpha-lactalbumin, beta-lactoglobulin, and bovine serum albumin, whey protein offers numerous anabolic benefits. Myriad health and wellness benefits of whey protein ingredients that are driving its widespread adoption include enhanced muscle growth as well as muscle protein synthesis; positive effects on immune system and attributes to improve nutrient content of routine diets; enhanced athletic performance; aiding weight management; and as an effective and efficient milk substitute in several food products such as nutritional beverages, infant formula and functional food supplements. The continued use and diversity of whey protein-based nutritional products is expanding beyond its traditional world of sports nutrition and bodybuilding persona to emerge as a major contributor to expansion of the mainstream protein health & wellness offerings including protein bars, shots, and sports drinks to nutritional drinks suitable for everyone including infants, growing children, and ailing and aging adults.

Healthy growth is projected for the market in the coming years driven by the ubiquity of whey protein ingredients in sports nutrition products, food fortification, and clinical nutrition products owing to their ability to boost antioxidant glutathione levels, lower blood pressure, improve liver function, and the potential to reduce cancer rates. Growing market for infant formula and packaged baby foods is expected to benefit consumption of whey protein hydrolysate ingredients, which add significant value to infant formulas with its superior nutritional quality that is critical to stimulate infant’s growth by not only supporting digestion, but also minimizing the risk of developing allergies. Expanding aging population worldwide represents significant growth opportunities for whey protein ingredients in mitigating the risk of ‘sarcopenia’ or age-related muscle strength and mass loss as Leucine, obtained in good amounts from whey protein, is essential for initiating synthesis of muscle protein. Other major factors poised to strengthen market prospects in the near term include technological advances that enable versatile and high-quality products along with emphasis on performance-enhancing and ready-to-drink products.

As stated by the new market research report on Whey Protein Ingredients, Europe represents the largest market worldwide, while Asia-Pacific is forecast to emerge as the fastest growing market with a CAGR of 4.5% over the analysis period.  Demand for high-end whey products is particularly high in the region, supported by factors such as increased emphasis on leading active and healthy lifestyles, growing disposable incomes, and the ensuing adoption of sports nutrition, weight management, clinical nutrition and infant nutrition products in countries such as China and India.

Key players covered in the report include Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S, Carbery Food Ingredients, Cargill Inc., Dairy Farmers of America Inc., Davisco Foods International Inc., Foremost Farms USA, Glanbia Plc, Grande Custom Ingredients Group, Hilmar Cheese Company, MG Nutritionals, Royal FrieslandCampina, Valio Ltd., and Volac International Ltd., among others.

The research report titled “Whey Protein Ingredients: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, drivers, issues, and strategic industry activities of companies worldwide. The report provides market estimates and projections for all major geographic markets including the US, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America and Rest of World.

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