Europe Plant Protein Market Size and Share - Outlook Report, Forecast Trends and Growth Analysis 2025-2034

The Europe plant protein market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.80% between 2025 and 2034, to reach a value of USD 5.63 billion by 2034. The market is being driven by the growing popularity of plant proteins in the region.

Key Trends in the Market

Plant protein is defined as a type of protein which is obtained from a plant source such as soy, wheat, algae, rice, oats, or chickpeas, among others. The concentration of protein can vary depending upon the specific plant source. Plant protein can be fried, cooked, grilled, baked, or roasted and is widely consumed across households. Diets that rely upon plant proteins can help reduce risks for heart disease and stroke, while also helping extend the lifespan.

• The rapid transition from animal-based towards plant-based diets, owing to the increasing inclination towards veganism, is driving the Europe plant protein market growth. Plant proteins are essential in vegan diets to replace protein that would otherwise be sourced from animal-based products.
• The increasing demand for functional foods and clean-labelled food products rich in plant-based ingredients is a crucial market driving factor. Plant-based foods such as oats, and snack bars, among others, are further boosting the Europe plant protein market revenue.
• The burgeoning food and beverage sector across well-developed economies such as the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, etc., supported by the rising disposable income, increasing urban population, and increasing sale of plant-based ready-to-eat food products, is a key Europe plant protein market trend.
• The thriving e-commerce sector is expected to be a key trend in the market, which is fuelling the sale of premium packaged plant protein snacks such as puddings, smoothies, protein bars, and bakery and confectionary products, among others.

Market Segmentation

The report titled “Europe Plant Protein Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Source

• Algae
• Soy
• Wheat
• Pea
• Potato
• Oat
• Chickpea
• Rice
• Others

Market Breakup by Application

• Food and Beverages
• Animal Feed
• Supplements
• Others

Market Breakup by Region

• United Kingdom
• Germany
• France
• Italy
• Poland
• Netherlands
• Russia
• Belgium
• Others

Market Share by Source

The potato segment, based on source, accounts for a healthy share of the Europe plant protein market. Potato protein is a rich source of amino acids which makes it a healthier option than popular animal-based proteins such as beef. Meanwhile, the increasing demand for potato-based protein to make popular food items across Europe, such as burger patties, French fries, and potato pancakes, among others, is further bolstering the segment’s growth. Moreover, potato leaves a low climate footprint as no greenhouse gases are released while planting or harvesting of potato crops. This is a key advantage fuelling the growth of this segment owing to the stringent regulations of governments in the region against carbon emissions.

Market Share by Application

Based on application, the food and beverage segment holds a significant share in the Europe plant protein market. This can be attributed to the increasing adoption of plant proteins in meals and snack foods. In vegan diets, adequate protein intake is essential as traditional animal-based proteins are avoided, further increasing the usage of plant proteins. Even non-vegans are preferring vegan protein snacks such as high-protein bars, bean protein balls, roasted chickpea snack mix, protein cookies, and protein-based smoothies and dips, among others due to their long shelf-life. Meanwhile, plant protein is also gaining traction in the European sports nutrition and sports food and beverage products. Sports nutrition containing pea protein, soy protein or algae protein are witnessing a heightened demand among the athletes which is catalysing the market.

Competitive Landscape

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the Europe plant protein market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.

DuPont de Nemours Inc.

DuPont de Nemours Inc. is a leading developer of water and electronic solutions, medical devices, construction components, fabrics, fibres, nonwovens, and packaging materials and solutions, among others. The company was established in the year 1802 with headquarters in Delaware in the United States and caters to the demands of various end use sectors such as automotive, packaging and printing, safety and protection, and water management, among others.

BENEO GmbH

BENEO GmbH is a leading food and beverage company which produces human nutrition, animal nutrition, pharmaceutical excipients, and intense sweeteners, among others. Its product portfolio includes baby food, bakery, cereals, pet food, aqua feed, and pharmaceutical syrups. The company was established in the year 2007 and is headquartered in Manheim, Germany.

ADM Specialty Ingredients (Europe) B.V.

ADM Specialty Ingredients (Europe) B.V. is a renowned food producing company which develops and markets human nutrition, animal nutrition, and industrial biosolutions, among others. The product portfolio of this company includes edible oil, flour and grain, sweeteners, and speciality health solutions, among others. It was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Rolle, Switzerland.

Other market players include Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S, Cargill Inc., Ingredion Germany GmbH, Genencor International B.V., Kerry Group, and Roquette, among others.