UK Whey Protein Market Analysis, Growth & Forecast [2031]

Segments - United Kingdom Whey Protein Market by Types (Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate, and Hydrolyzed Whey Protein), Applications (Sports and Performance Nutrition, Infant Formula and Functional/Fortified Food), and Country - Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 - 2031

Author : Anuradha B. More

Fact-checked by : Vaibhav Chandola

Editor : Shruti Bhat

Report Description

United Kingdom Whey Protein Market Outlook 2031:

The United Kingdom whey protein market size was valued at USD 59.44 Million in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 92.77 Million by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 5.07% during the forecast period 2023 - 2031. The growth of the market is attributed to rising incidence of chronic illnesses due to changing lifestyle.

Whey protein is used in various types of dietary supplements. It is usually made from amino acid, leftover cheese-absorbed water, and other branched amino acids. According to Statista, whey protein consumption was approximately USD 9.2 billion in 2020 globally.

Protein helps in regaining the muscles, weight loss, and provide well-balanced diet. The side effects of whey protein include stomach pain and digestive cramps if it is highly consumed People with lactose intolerance might get allergic reactions with the consumption of whey protein.

United Kingdom Whey Protein Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities

Increasing trainers and fitness companies over rising health consciousness can propel the market growth.
Growing adoption of whey protein among good manufacturers, as part of crucial ingredients, is estimated to boost the market growth.
The COVID-19 pandemic had resulted in the supply chain disruption, which led to the delay in the supply of whey protein raw materials. However, the relaxation in restrictions in the logistics industry is anticipated to propel the market growth.
High cost of whey protein due to high labor cost can disrupt the market growth.
Rising demand for sports nutritional supplements is expected to offer lucrative opportunities to the manufacturers during the forecast period.
Ongoing technological advancements in the manufacturing process is expected to positively influence the growth of the market.

Scope of the United Kingdom Whey Protein Market Report

The report on the United Kingdom 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	United Kingdom whey protein Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
Base Year	2022
Historic Data	2016–2021
Forecast Period	2022–2032
Segmentation	Types (Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate, and Hydrolyzed Whey Protein), Applications (Sports and Performance Nutrition, Infant Formula, and Functional/Fortified Food)
Geographical Zone	The UK
Report Coverage	Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast
Key Players Covered in the Report	Agropur MSI, LLC; Arla Foods; Davisco Cheese Company; Glanbia Plc; and Lactalis

United Kingdom Whey Protein Market Segment Insights

Hydrolyzed whey protein segment is expected to boost at a rapid pace

Based on types, the market is divided into whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate, and hydrolyzed whey protein. The hydrolyzed whey protein segment is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period owing to easy digestibility and it helps in speedy recovery.

However, the whey protein concentrate segment is anticipated to hold a key share of the market in the coming years owing to mass production as it’s used in most of the nutritional food products.

Additionally, growing awareness regarding whey protein in the country and rising health consciousness are anticipated to spur the market segment growth.

Sports and performance nutrition segment is anticipated to register a considerable CAGR

On the basis of applications, the market is segregated into sports and performance nutrition, infant formula and functional/fortified food. The sports and performance nutrition segment is anticipated to register a considerable CAGR during the forecast period owing to rising use of whey protein as energy drinks on regular basis.

Moreover, during Tokyo 2020 Olympics, players used whey protein as a source of rejuvenating themselves. On the other hand, the infant formula segment is anticipated to account for a major market share during the forecast period due to development of new formulation for infants for growth without any side effects. Furthermore, the functional food segment is projected to expand at healthy CAGR due to rising whey protein utilization in fortified food products.

Segments

The United Kingdom whey protein market has been segmented on the basis of

Types

Whey Protein Concentrate
Whey Protein Isolate
Hydrolyzed Whey Protein

Applications

Sports and Performance Nutrition
Infant Formula
Functional/Fortified Food

Geographical Zone

The UK

Key Players

Agropur MSI, LLC
Arla Foods
Davisco Cheese Company
Glanbia Plc
Lactalis

Competitive Landscape

Key players competing in the United Kingdom whey protein market are Agropur MSI, LLC; Arla Foods; Davisco Cheese Company; Glanbia Plc; and Lactalis.

Major industry players are expanding their production capacity and entering in partnership with local food manufacturers to increase their market share.

In August 2021, Arla Foods Ingredients launched a whey protein ingredient to help meet the growing demand for high-protein yogurts and soft nutrition bars with health credentials.

In October 2018, Glabia Plc, an Ireland-based nutrition group, agreed to sign and acquire SlimFast entities for USD 350 million.

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. Whey Protein Concentrate
     5.3.2. Whey Protein Isolate
     5.3.3. 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 Region
  6.1. Market Trends
  6.2. Introduction
     6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
     6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
  6.3. Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
     6.3.1. North America
     6.3.2. Latin America
     6.3.3. Europe
     6.3.4. Asia Pacific
     6.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
  6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
  6.6. Global Whey Protein Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
7. North America Whey Protein Market Analysis and Forecast
  7.1. Introduction
     7.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
     7.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
  7.2. North America Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
     7.2.1. U.S.
     7.2.2. Canada
  7.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  7.4. North America Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
     7.4.1. Whey Protein Concentrate
     7.4.2. Whey Protein Isolate
     7.4.3. Hydrolyzed Whey Protein
  7.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
  7.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
  7.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     7.7.1. By Country
     7.7.2. By Product Type
     7.7.3. By Application
  7.8. North America Whey Protein Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
8. Latin 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
     8.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
  8.2. Latin America Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      8.2.1. Brazil
      8.2.2. Mexico
      8.2.3. Rest of Latin America
   8.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  8.4. Latin America Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
     8.4.1. Whey Protein Concentrate
     8.4.2. Whey Protein Isolate
     8.4.3. Hydrolyzed Whey Protein
  8.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
  8.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
  8.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     8.7.1. By Country
     8.7.2. By Product Type
     8.7.3. By Application
  8.8. Latin America Whey Protein Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. Europe 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. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
  9.2. Europe Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
     9.2.1. Germany
     9.2.2. France
     9.2.3. Italy
     9.2.4. U.K.
     9.2.5. Spain
     9.2.6. Russia
     9.2.7. Rest of Europe
  9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  9.4. Europe Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
     9.4.1. Whey Protein Concentrate
     9.4.2. Whey Protein Isolate
     9.4.3. Hydrolyzed Whey Protein
  9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
  9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
  9.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     9.7.1. By Country
     9.7.2. By Product Type
     9.7.3. By Application
  9.8. Europe Whey Protein Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Asia Pacific 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. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
  10.2. Asia Pacific Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
     10.2.1. China
     10.2.2. Japan
     10.2.3. South Korea
     10.2.4. India
     10.2.5. Australia
     10.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
  10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  10.4. Asia Pacific Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
     10.4.1. Whey Protein Concentrate
     10.4.2. Whey Protein Isolate
     10.4.3. Hydrolyzed Whey Protein
  10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
  10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
  10.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     10.7.1. By Country
     10.7.2. By Product Type
     10.7.3. By Application
  10.8. Asia Pacific Whey Protein Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Middle East & Africa 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. Middle East & Africa Average Pricing Analysis
  11.2. Middle East & Africa Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
     11.2.1. Saudi Arabia
     11.2.2. South Africa
     11.2.3. UAE
     11.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
  11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  11.4. Middle East & Africa Whey Protein Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
     11.4.1. Whey Protein Concentrate
     11.4.2. Whey Protein Isolate
     11.4.3. Hydrolyzed Whey Protein
  11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
  11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
  11.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     11.7.1. By Country
     11.7.2. By Product Type
     11.7.3. By Application
  11.8. Middle East & Africa Whey Protein Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
12. Competition Landscape
  12.1. Global Whey Protein Market: Market Share Analysis
  12.2. Whey Protein Distributors and Customers
  12.3. Whey Protein Market: Competitive Dashboard
  12.4. Company Profiles (Details: Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
     12.4.1. Agropur MSI, LLC
     12.4.2. Arla Foods
     12.4.3. Davisco Cheese Company
     12.4.4. Glanbia Plc
     12.4.5. Lactalis