Milk Protein Concentrate (MPC) Market Report 2026

The milk protein concentrate (mpc) market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.03 billion in 2025 to $3.25 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to dairy processing advancements, food fortification demand, sports nutrition growth, infant formula applications, whey and casein utilization.

The milk protein concentrate (mpc) market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.25 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to plant-dairy blend innovation, protein-enriched food demand, medical nutrition expansion, sustainable dairy processing, emerging market consumption. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for high-protein nutrition, growth of sports and clinical nutrition products, increased use in functional foods, expansion of dairy ingredient applications, preference for clean-label protein sources.

The increasing demand for high-protein foods is expected to drive the growth of the milk protein concentrate (MPC) market in the coming years. The rising demand for high-protein foods reflects a growing consumer focus on protein as a key component of daily nutrition. Greater health awareness and fitness-oriented lifestyles are encouraging individuals to choose foods that provide prolonged satiety and support muscle maintenance. Milk protein concentrate addresses this need by serving as a concentrated and functional dairy protein source that food manufacturers can easily incorporate into protein-enriched products. For instance, in July 2025, according to the International Food Information Council (IFIC), a US-based nutrition non-profit organization, 70% of Americans reported actively trying to increase their protein intake, while 23% stated they had followed a high-protein diet in the past year, up from 18% in 2023. Therefore, the rising demand for high-protein foods is fueling the growth of the milk protein concentrate (MPC) market.

Major companies operating in the milk protein concentrate market are concentrating on the development of innovative products, such as lactose-free milk protein, to cater to lactose-intolerant consumers and broaden their market presence. Lactose-free milk protein refers to milk protein concentrate that is processed to remove lactose, making it suitable for individuals with lactose intolerance. For instance, in November 2023, Valio Ltd., a US-based dairy company, introduced Valio Eila MPC 65, a protein concentrate formulated to improve both taste and nutritional value in high-protein products. This concentrate blends the natural whey and casein proteins along with amino acids found in milk, enabling manufacturers to produce high-protein products with a smooth texture and pleasant milky flavor while avoiding the gritty texture and off-flavors often associated with many protein powders. It also supports simplified ingredient formulations, is suitable for a wide range of applications from beverages to desserts, and helps optimize production by removing the need for additional processing steps.

In January 2023, Butterfly Equity LLC, a US-based private equity firm, acquired Milk Specialties Global for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Butterfly Equity aims to enhance its position in the health and nutrition sector by capitalizing on Milk Specialties Global’s capabilities in producing high-quality dairy protein and functional ingredients. Milk Specialties Global is a US-based human and animal nutrition company that manufactures milk protein concentrate (MPC).

Major companies operating in the milk protein concentrate (mpc) market are Lactalis Group, Arla Foods, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, Saputo Inc., Royal FrieslandCampina N.V., Agropur Dairy Cooperative, Valio Ltd., Glanbia Nutritionals, Actus Nutrition Inc., California Dairies Inc., Ingredia SA, Numidia Dairy Company, Idaho Milk Products LLC, BioHealth Products Inc., Paras Dairy Foods Pvt. Ltd., Open Country Dairy LLC, Interfood Group A/S, Eurial Coopérative Laitière, Amco Proteins Ltd., Agrocomplex Group.

North America was the largest region in the milk protein concentrate market in 2025. The regions covered in the milk protein concentrate (mpc) market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the milk protein concentrate (mpc) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Tariffs have influenced the milk protein concentrate market by increasing the cost of dairy raw materials, filtration membranes, spray-drying equipment, and cross-border dairy trade. Food and beverage, nutrition, and healthcare industries are most affected, particularly in Asia-Pacific and North America where MPC imports are common. Manufacturers face higher ingredient and processing costs. However, tariffs are encouraging domestic dairy processing and investment in protein concentration facilities.

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Milk protein concentrate (MPC) is a dairy-based ingredient produced by removing non-protein components from skim milk, resulting in a concentrated form of casein and whey proteins. It generally contains between 40% and 90% protein by weight. Milk protein concentrate (MPC) improves protein levels and functional characteristics such as emulsification, water retention, and texture in nutritional products, dairy items, and beverages.

The key compositions of milk protein concentrate include milk protein concentrate 40%, milk protein concentrate 70%, and milk protein concentrate 85%. Milk protein concentrate 40% is defined as a dairy ingredient with around 40% protein by weight, manufactured by concentrating milk proteins while lowering lactose and mineral content. The ingredient types comprise total milk proteins, co-precipitates, milk protein isolates, blends, and other variants. It is offered in both organic and conventional forms and is available in liquid as well as powder formats. It caters to a wide range of end-user industries, including healthcare, food and beverage, automotive, electronics, and chemicals and materials.

The milk protein concentrate (MPC) market consists of sales of milk protein concentrate powders, instantized milk protein concentrate, low-protein milk protein concentrate, high-protein milk protein concentrate, and blended milk protein concentrate formulations. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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