Italy Fish Protein Market - Size, Trends, Competitive Analysis and Forecasts (2018-2023)

The fish protein industry in Italy currently possess around 7% of fish protein market in the European region. Italian fish protein market is still in initial phase of development and there is huge scope for manufacturers to expand the application across various segments of the industry. Major applications of fish protein is captured by dietary supplements industry which is followed by food, animal feed and beverage industry. The consumption of sea food in Italy is significant, hence there is huge opportunity to expand the application of fish protein across the industry by developing fish protein-based seafood products according to the needs and requirement of the consumers. Considering the opportunity that Italian protein market presents the market revenue of fish protein industry in the country is estimated to capture the value of $0.09 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period 2018 to 2023.

The trend of hitting fitness clubs and gyms in Italy is growing rapidly since past few years. Protein is highly useful to repair muscle and tissue after intensive training and workout. Hence, the demand of protein among sports and bodybuilders is rising rapidly. The application of fish protein across dietary supplements industry captures highest market share of around 37%. The demand of protein-based juices, smoothies, shakes and flavored drinks is also growing rapidly. Fish protein contains no lactose, gluten and enhances the flavor and taste of beverage products. Hence, increasing manufacturers are considering adding fish protein ingredients to develop wide range of beverage products thereby increasing opportunities for fish protein market.

In recent years, increasing population are seeking for diet that are rich in nutritional and functional value. The problems related to obesity, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes has been rising rapidly due to the consumption of meat and meat derivative products. However, the awareness about negative effect of these products has been growing which has led to growing demand of meat alternative products. Additionally, surging population are affected by lactose sensitiveness and gluten intolerance which has increased the demand of lactose free and gluten free food products. Fish protein contains no fat, lactose and gluten is considered as an effective protein types that can be used as an ingredient in meat alternative, dairy alternative industry. Moreover, its demand is also rising across bakery, confectionery and snacks industry. Thus, the application of fish protein is climbing steadily across food industry which would provide considerable boost to the growth of fish protein market in Italy.

Key Deliverables

• Market trends since 2014 and five year forecasts of market growth


• Detailed analysis of the micro and macro elements influencing demand trends


• Identifying opportunity spaces across segments and countries


• Supply & demand side trend and analysis


• Price trend analysis, investment prospects and competition pattern


• Insights on growth potential of the market


• Detailed analysis of major producers covering financial investments & strategies adopted


• Competitive landscape of the industry