Germany Whey Protein Market Size, Growth & Forecast 2031

Segments - Germany Whey Protein Market by Types (Concentrate Whey Protein, Isolate Whey Protein, and Hydrolyzed Whey Protein), Applications (Sport Nutrition & Fitness, Baby Food, Kids and Teens Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Animal Feed, and Meal Replacement), Products (Ready to Eat, Ready to Mix, and Ready to Drink), Distribution Channels (Supermarkets, Pharmaceutical & Medical Stores, Wellness Stores, Specialist Sports Stores, and Online E-Commerce), and Country (Germany) - Germany Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031

Author : Anuradha B. More

Fact-checked by : Vaibhav Chandola

Editor : Shruti Bhat

Report Description

The Germany whey protein market size was valued at USD 3211.31 million in 2022 and is estimated to surpass) USD 7090.65 million by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 9.2% during the forecast period, 2023–2031.

The growth of the market is attributed to the rapid growth in demand due to rising physical fitness and sports activities along with increasing demand for whey protein as alternative to conventional protein sources due to its environmental and health benefits. People indulged in sports and fitness activities commonly use whey as supplementation to help improve muscle protein synthesis and promote the growth of lean muscle mass.

Whey protein can be separated from the casein in milk or formed as a by-product of cheese making. Milk contains two main types of protein: casein which is 80% of total composition and whey which is 20% and is found in the watery portion of milk.

After its separation during cheese production, whey goes through different processing steps to reach its final stage and become what people generally recognise as whey protein, a powder that is added to shakes, used as meal replacements, and into protein bars.

Whey protein is considered a complete protein as it contains all 9 essential amino acids and is low in lactose content. Proteins are also the building blocks of the contractile elements in your muscles. They are assembled from amino acids, smaller molecules that are linked together like beads on a string. Whey protein is used for enhancing athletic performance, increasing strength, and to lose weight. It is a source of protein that improves the nutrient content of the diet.

Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities

Growing consumption of protein formulation among infants and increasing awareness about its health benefits is anticipated to drive the market growth during the forecast period.
Increasing adoption of whey as primary protein source by sports and fitness athletes is expected to boost the market expansion in the coming years.
Whey protein is made from milk and due to which people, who are allergic to milk may opt for alternate protein sources and high dosage consumption may lead to health issues such as stomach pains and cramps which act as key challenges that can hinder the market growth in the coming years.
High cost of manufacturing whey protein and undefined regulatory guidelines are projected to restrict the market expansion during the forecast period.
R&D investment and technological advancement focused on developing state-of-the art techniques and processes to reduce costs and manufacture high quality products are expected to create significant opportunities for the market players.

Scope of Whey Protein Market Report

The report on the Germany whey protein 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	Whey Protein Market - Germany Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
Base Year	2022
Historic Data	2016–2021
Forecast Period	2023–2031
Segmentation	Types (Concentrate Whey Protein, Isolate Whey Protein, and Hydrolyzed Whey Protein), Applications (Sport Nutrition & Fitness, Baby Food, Kids and Teens Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Animal Feed, and Meal Replacement), Products (Ready to Eat, Ready to Mix, and Ready to Drink), Distribution Channels (Supermarkets, Pharmaceutical & Medical Stores, Wellness Stores, Specialist Sports Stores, and Online E-Commerce)
Geographic Zone	Germany
Report Coverage	Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast,
Key Players Covered in the Report	Fonterra Co-operative Group, Arla Foods, Milk Specialties Global, Friesland Campina, Glanbia Plc, Champignon-Hofmeister Group, DMK group, Westland Milk Products, Land O'Lakes Inc

Whey Protein Market Segment Insights

Concentrate segment is projected to exhibit high CAGR

Based on types, Germany whey protein market is segmented into concentrate whey protein, isolate whey protein, and hydrolyzed whey protein. Concentrate segment is projected to exhibit high CAGR. Concentrate whey protein products vary widely in their protein, lactose, and fat content. Whey protein concentrate is in many protein drinks, bars, nutritional products, and used in infant formula which are expected to spur market growth during the forecast period.

However, isolate whey protein is anticipated grow at a considerable pace in the coming years. This type is considered as high in protein and low in fat or lactose which is suitable to be used in supplements such as bars and drinks. It also may be suitable choice for people who are lactose intolerant.

Sports Nutrition & Fitness is expected to expand at a significant pace

Based on applications, Germany whey protein is segregated into sport nutrition & fitness, baby food, kids and teens nutrition, clinical nutrition, animal feed, and meal replacement. Sports nutrition & fitness is expected to expand at a significant pace due to increasing demand in athletes for whey protein owing to it health benefits.

Whey protein supplementation along with resistance exercise can help improve muscle protein synthesis and promote the growth of lean tissue mass which is projected to spur market expansion in the coming years. On the other hand, baby food segment is anticipated to grow at considerable rate owing to increasing demand of using whey protein in infant formulas in the recent years.

Ready to eat segment is anticipated to account for major market share

In terms of products, Germany whey protein market is segmented into ready to eat, ready to mix, and ready to drink. Ready to eat segment is anticipated to account for major market share. Read to eat products act as meal supplements which can be prepared in 2-5 minutes just by adding hot water to it and provide enhanced nutritional value over the conventional meals. On the other hand, ready to drink segment is expected to expand at high CAGR owing to increasing demand for the products in sports sector along with growing health awareness among the people.

Supermarkets are projected to constitute a large market share

Based on distribution channels, Germany whey protein market is segregated into supermarkets, pharmaceutical & medical stores, wellness stores, specialist sports stores, and online e-commerce. Supermarkets are projected to constitute a large market share owing to the availability to various types of high-quality whey protein products.

However, online e-commerce segment is expected to expand at immense. The segment growth is attributed to impositions of lockdowns across the country due to covid-19, this prompted people to buy whey protein products through various online e-commerce platforms. Online e-commerce provides people with ease and convenience along with various products.

Segments

The Germany whey protein market has been segmented on the basis of

Types

Concentrate Whey Protein
Isolate Whey Protein
Hydrolyzed Whey Protein

Applications

Sport Nutrition & Fitness
Baby Food
Kids and Teens Nutrition
Clinical Nutrition
Animal Feed
Meal Replacement

Products

Ready to Eat
Ready to Mix
Ready to Drink

Distribution Channels

Supermarkets
Pharmaceutical & Medical Stores
Wellness Stores
Specialist Sports Stores
Online E-Commerce

Country

Germany

Key Players

Fonterra Co-operative Group
Arla Foods
Milk Specialties Global
Friesland Campina
Glanbia Plc
Champignon-Hofmeister Group
DMK group
Westland Milk Products
Land O'Lakes Inc

Competitive Landscape

Key players competing in the Germany whey protein market including Fonterra Co-operative Group, Arla Foods, Milk Specialties Global, Friesland Campina, Glanbia Plc, Champignon-Hofmeister Group, DMK group, Westland Milk Products, Land O'Lakes Inc.

Germany Whey Protein Market Key Players

Table Of Content

1. Executive Summary
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Whey Protein Market Overview
  4.1. Introduction
     4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
     4.1.2. Market Definition
  4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
     4.2.1. Industry Outlook
  4.3. Whey Protein Market Dynamics
     4.3.1. Market Drivers
     4.3.2. Market Restraints
     4.3.3. Opportunity
     4.3.4. Market Trends
  4.4. Whey Protein Market - Supply Chain
  4.5. Global Whey Protein Market Forecast
     4.5.1. Whey Protein Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
     4.5.2. Whey Protein Market Size (000â€™ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
     4.5.3. Whey Protein Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Whey Protein Market Analysis and Forecast by Types
  5.1. Market Trends
  5.2. Introduction
     5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
     5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
  5.3. Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
     5.3.1. Concentrate Whey Protein Isolate Whey Protein Hydrolyzed Whey Protein
  5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Types
  5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Types
6. Global Whey Protein Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
  6.1. Market Trends
  6.2. Introduction
     6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
     6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
  6.3. Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
     6.3.1. Sport Nutrition & Fitness Baby Food Kids and Teens Nutrition Clinical Nutrition Animal Feed Meal Replacement
  6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
  6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Applications
7. Global Whey Protein Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
  7.1. Market Trends
  7.2. Introduction
     7.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
     7.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
  7.3. Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
     7.3.1. North America
     7.3.2. Latin America
     7.3.3. Europe
     7.3.4. Asia Pacific
     7.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  7.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
  7.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
  7.6. Global Whey Protein Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
8. North America Whey Protein Market Analysis and Forecast
  8.1. Introduction
     8.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
     8.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
  8.2. North America Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
     8.2.1. U.S.
     8.2.2. Canada
  8.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  8.4. North America Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
     8.4.1. Concentrate Whey Protein Isolate Whey Protein Hydrolyzed Whey Protein
  8.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
  8.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
  8.7. North America Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
     8.7.1. Sport Nutrition & Fitness Baby Food Kids and Teens Nutrition Clinical Nutrition Animal Feed Meal Replacement
  8.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
  8.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
  8.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     8.10.1. By Country
     8.10.2. By Product Type
     8.10.3. By Application
  8.11. North America Whey Protein Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. Latin America Whey Protein Market Analysis and Forecast
  9.1. Introduction
     9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
     9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
     9.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
  9.2. Latin America Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      9.2.1. Brazil
      9.2.2. Mexico
      9.2.3. Rest of Latin America
   9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  9.4. Latin America Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
     9.4.1. Concentrate Whey Protein Isolate Whey Protein Hydrolyzed Whey Protein
  9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
  9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
  9.7. Latin America Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
     9.7.1. Sport Nutrition & Fitness Baby Food Kids and Teens Nutrition Clinical Nutrition Animal Feed Meal Replacement
  9.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
  9.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
  9.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     9.10.1. By Country
     9.10.2. By Product Type
     9.10.3. By Application
  9.11. Latin America Whey Protein Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Europe Whey Protein Market Analysis and Forecast
  10.1. Introduction
     10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
     10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
     10.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
  10.2. Europe Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
     10.2.1. Germany
     10.2.2. France
     10.2.3. Italy
     10.2.4. U.K.
     10.2.5. Spain
     10.2.6. Russia
     10.2.7. Rest of Europe
  10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  10.4. Europe Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
     10.4.1. Concentrate Whey Protein Isolate Whey Protein Hydrolyzed Whey Protein
  10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
  10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
  10.7. Europe Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
     10.7.1. Sport Nutrition & Fitness Baby Food Kids and Teens Nutrition Clinical Nutrition Animal Feed Meal Replacement
  10.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
  10.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
  10.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     10.10.1. By Country
     10.10.2. By Product Type
     10.10.3. By Application
  10.11. Europe Whey Protein Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Asia Pacific Whey Protein Market Analysis and Forecast
  11.1. Introduction
     11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
     11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
     11.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
  11.2. Asia Pacific Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
     11.2.1. China
     11.2.2. Japan
     11.2.3. South Korea
     11.2.4. India
     11.2.5. Australia
     11.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
  11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  11.4. Asia Pacific Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
     11.4.1. Concentrate Whey Protein Isolate Whey Protein Hydrolyzed Whey Protein
  11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
  11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
  11.7. Asia Pacific Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
     11.7.1. Sport Nutrition & Fitness Baby Food Kids and Teens Nutrition Clinical Nutrition Animal Feed Meal Replacement
  11.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
  11.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
  11.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     11.10.1. By Country
     11.10.2. By Product Type
     11.10.3. By Application
  11.11. Asia Pacific Whey Protein Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
12. Middle East & Africa Whey Protein Market Analysis and Forecast
  12.1. Introduction
     12.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
     12.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
     12.1.3. Middle East & Africa Average Pricing Analysis
  12.2. Middle East & Africa Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
     12.2.1. Saudi Arabia
     12.2.2. South Africa
     12.2.3. UAE
     12.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
  12.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  12.4. Middle East & Africa Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
     12.4.1. Concentrate Whey Protein Isolate Whey Protein Hydrolyzed Whey Protein
  12.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
  12.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
  12.7. Middle East & Africa Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
     12.7.1. Sport Nutrition & Fitness Baby Food Kids and Teens Nutrition Clinical Nutrition Animal Feed Meal Replacement
  12.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
  12.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
  12.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     12.10.1. By Country
     12.10.2. By Product Type
     12.10.3. By Application
  12.11. Middle East & Africa Whey Protein Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
13. Competition Landscape
  13.1. Global Whey Protein Market: Market Share Analysis
  13.2. Whey Protein Distributors and Customers
  13.3. Whey Protein Market: Competitive Dashboard
  13.4. Company Profiles (Details: Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
     13.4.1. Fonterra Co-operative Group Arla Foods Milk Specialties Global Friesland Campina Glanbia Plc Champignon-Hofmeister Group DMK group Westland Milk Products