Segments - Plant-based Meat Market by Products (Burgers, Grounds, Nuggets, Tenders & Cutlets, Patties, Sausages, and Others), Sources (Wheat, Pea, Soy, and Others), Types (Fish, Beef, Pork, Chicken, and Others), Storage (Shelf-stable Plant-based Meat, Frozen Plant-based Meat, and Refrigerated Plant-based Meat), End-users (HORECA (Hotel/Restaurant/Café) and Retail), and Regions (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2022 – 2030
The plant-based meat market size was valued at USD 4.2 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 8.2 billion by 2028, expanding at a CAGR of around 13.9% during the forecast period, 2022 – 2030. The growth of the market is attributed to increasing awareness about health benefits provided by plant-based meat.
Meat derived from plants is known as plant-based meat. It's designed to look, feel, and taste like traditional meat made from animal ingredients. Plant-based meats are usually frozen, but some health food stores include fresh cold cuts in their deli department. Soy is a raw material that contains all the essential amino acids that are required for human growth.
Soy's capacity to improve the end product's texture, anti-oxidation, viscosity, emulsification, solubility, and water absorption is estimated to boost the demand of soy in plant-based meat products during the forecast period. The popularity of various varieties of plant-based meat continues to grow, diversifying and expanding the sector. In addition to plant-based beef, there is a growing demand for plant-based poultry, pork, and shellfish. Over the forecast period, the exponential rise of frozen plant-based meat is expected to continue.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the food systems have undergone major changes, including product distribution disruption, access to producing locations was limited, and disruptions in crucial input supplies. Despite these constraints, plant-based enterprises have been ready to adjust and expand their product lines and sales. Foodservice channel delivery was severely disrupted, due to pantry stocking and panic buying, leading in a significant boost in retail sales during the previous year.
The report on the global plant-based meat market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Plant-based Meat Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2020 |
Historic Data |
2019–2020 |
Forecast Period |
2022 – 2030 |
Segmentation |
Products (Burgers, Grounds, Nuggets, Tenders & Cutlets, Patties, Sausages, and Others), Sources (Wheat, Pea, Soy, and Others), Types (Fish, Beef, Pork, Chicken, and Others), Storage (Shelf-stable Plant-based Meat, Frozen Plant-based Meat, and Refrigerated Plant-based Meat), End-users (HORECA (Hotel/Restaurant/Café) and Retail) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods; No Evil Foods; OmniFoods; GoodDot; LikeMeat GmbH; Eat JUST Inc.; Moving Mountains; Ojah B.V.; Marlow Foods Ltd. (Cauldron); Yves Veggie Cuisine (The Hain-Celestial Canada, ULC); Trader Joe's; Lightlife Foods, Inc.; Kraft Foods, Inc.; VBites Foods Limited; Sunfed; Gold&Green Foods Ltd.; Tofurky; Amy's Kitchen, Inc.; Quorn; Kellogg NA Co. (MorningStar Farms); Conagra, Inc. (Gardein Protein International); Vegetarian Butcher; Maple Leaf Foods (Field Roast & Maple Leaf); Impossible Foods Inc.; and Beyond Meat |
Based on products, the market is segregated into burgers, grounds, nuggets, tenders & cutlets, patties, sausages, and others. The burgers segment held major market share in 2021. These burgers' ingredients try to replicate the scent, flavor, and "bleeding" feel of meat. The Impossible Burger, is manufactured with a genetically altered type of heme-iron that reflects the actual heme-iron found in animals, providing it a genuine meaty flavor. The plant-based sausages are designed to resemble traditional pig sausage in appearance, texture, sizzle, and delight. Key companies' increasing investment in developing new and inventive flavors such as spinach pesto, sweet Italian, and hot Italian for their plant-based sausages is expected to boost demand.
On the basis of sources, the market is fragmented into wheat, pea, soy, and others. The soy segment accounted for more than 48% of the total market share in 2021. It is a great example of branch amino acids (BCAAs) and is estimated to grow substantially during the projected period due to its capability to improve muscle mass and rejuvenation after a workout. Soy-based meat products reduce the production cost as well as have low carbon footprint. Demand is increasing as a result of its better eating features, such as microwave ability and slice ability.
In terms of types, the market is divided into fish, beef, pork, chicken, and others. The chicken segment dominated the market in 2022. Chicken is the primary ingredient in a variety of conventional meat products, including nuggets, patties, and sausages since it is high in animal protein, cholesterol, and fats. Plant-based chicken products, on the other hand, contain roughly the same amount of protein, although other nutrients differ by product.
Based on storage, the market is segregated into shelf-stable plant-based meat, frozen plant-based meat, and refrigerated plant-based meat. The frozen plant-based meat segment is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period. The increased demand for creative vegetarian goods has resulted in a large increase in new product development across all segments, including frozen, chilled, and ambient. As a result, consumers have access to a wider selection of products and brands, allowing plant-based meat products to obtain greater reputation and shelf space. Frozen plant-based meat products also have a shelf life in the freezer, lasting five to eight months.
On the basis of end-users, the market is bifurcated into HORECA (hotel/restaurant/café) and retail. The HORECA (hotel/restaurant/café) segment held more than 58% of the total market share in 2021, owing to increasing popularity of flexitarian and vegan diets, several fast-food chains, casual dining venues, and restaurants are devoting a segment of their menu to "meat-free" options, which is expected to fuel the segment. Consumer preferences are changing, and there is a growing demand for more personalized and customized service, which are creating immense opportunities for market players. Furthermore, fast-food restaurant companies are embracing products like strips, nuggets, and burger patties.
In terms of regions, the market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. North America dominated the global plant-based meat market in 2021, owing to increasing consumer awareness of the dangers of consuming tainted meat, as a result increased consumption of vegetarian meat substitutes. Consumer attitudes toward food safety and sustainability are expected to change. as a result of increased usage of plant-based foods.
Key players competing in the plant-based meat market include Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods; No Evil Foods; OmniFoods; GoodDot; LikeMeat GmbH; Eat JUST Inc.; Moving Mountains; Ojah B.V.; Marlow Foods Ltd. (Cauldron); Yves Veggie Cuisine (The Hain-Celestial Canada, ULC); Trader Joe's; Lightlife Foods, Inc.; Kraft Foods, Inc.; VBites Foods Limited; Sunfed; Gold&Green Foods Ltd.; Tofurky; Amy's Kitchen, Inc.; Quorn; Kellogg NA Co. (MorningStar Farms); Conagra, Inc. (Gardein Protein International); Vegetarian Butcher; Maple Leaf Foods (Field Roast & Maple Leaf); Impossible Foods Inc.; and Beyond Meat. Some of these players are using several market strategies such as acquisitions, merger, collaborations, partnerships, capacity expansion, and product launches to enhance their market shares and to generate revenue and raise their production line of the business in the coming years.
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