The Middle East and Africa dairy protein market size reached around USD 21.96 Billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.50% between 2025 and 2034 to reach nearly USD 37.51 Billion by 2034.
The dairy protein market in the Middle East and Africa is driven by the rapidly rising adoption of a healthy lifestyle by the consumers, coupled with growing awareness about the dairy protein benefits. The protein supply is dominated by the vegetal sources of protein, followed by meat, dairy, fish, and shellfish, and other products.
The Middle East is at the peak of receiving mass-market protein products, which will boost the health and wellness of active consumers. The market is further propelled by the rising demand for dairy ingredients, the growing trend of health club and fitness centre, and increasing awareness of a healthy diet. Nutritional values and ease of carrying are making dairy protein a popular choice among millennials irrespective of their health-conscious disposition.
The regional market is further aided by the growing demand from the working women for healthy and quality protein infant foods, along with the growing nutritional requirements of athletes. South Africa is a matured and organized retail sector and is expected to contribute significantly to the market. The consumers are buying protein bars and supplements to fulfil their nutritional requirements and maintain their health, further aiding the market growth. The emerging markets of the Middle East and Africa hold the potential for extreme gains from companies that are able to deliver on-trend products appropriately. Also, dairy is becoming popular, owing to the rapidly growing middle classes and evolving tastes influenced by social media and e-commerce, helping the industry further propel forward.
The dairy protein market in the Middle East and Africa is driven by the rapidly rising adoption of a healthy lifestyle by the consumers, coupled with growing awareness about the dairy protein benefits. The protein supply is dominated by the vegetal sources of protein, followed by meat, dairy, fish, and shellfish, and other products.
Market Segmentation
Dairy protein constitutes of a group of proteins, which includes casein (that is an assortment of alpha caseins 1 and 2, beta casein, and kappa casein), beta-lactoglobulin, alpha-lactalbumin, and bovine serum albumin.The market is divided on the basis of source into:
- Cow
- Camel
- Others
The market is divided on the basis of type into:
- Whey Protein
- Concentrates
- Isolates
- Others
- Milk Protein
- Concentrates
- Isolates
- Others
- Casein and Caseinates
- Others
The market is categorised on the basis of application into:
- Infant Formula
- Sports Nutrition
- Dairy Products
- Emulsions
- Protein/Nutrition Bar Applications
- Others
The report also covers the regional markets for the product in the Middle East and Africa like:
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
- Nigeria
- South Africa
- Others
Market Analysis
The Middle East and Africa dairy protein market is driven by the expected future growth on account of increasing health consciousness among the mass population and the rising demand for protein in everyday food. Moreover, the rise in the cosmetics industry is creating lucrative opportunities for major players to create new products with the use of dairy protein. In the forecast period, the rising youth inclination towards the gym and bodybuilding is expected to boost the product demand in the Middle East and Africa. The market is provided further impetus by the growing food industry. Dairy protein is finding increasing use in the sports nutrition industry, showcasing further growth opportunities.The Middle East is at the peak of receiving mass-market protein products, which will boost the health and wellness of active consumers. The market is further propelled by the rising demand for dairy ingredients, the growing trend of health club and fitness centre, and increasing awareness of a healthy diet. Nutritional values and ease of carrying are making dairy protein a popular choice among millennials irrespective of their health-conscious disposition.
The regional market is further aided by the growing demand from the working women for healthy and quality protein infant foods, along with the growing nutritional requirements of athletes. South Africa is a matured and organized retail sector and is expected to contribute significantly to the market. The consumers are buying protein bars and supplements to fulfil their nutritional requirements and maintain their health, further aiding the market growth. The emerging markets of the Middle East and Africa hold the potential for extreme gains from companies that are able to deliver on-trend products appropriately. Also, dairy is becoming popular, owing to the rapidly growing middle classes and evolving tastes influenced by social media and e-commerce, helping the industry further propel forward.
Competitive Landscape
The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the Middle East and Africa dairy protein market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:- Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
- Lactalis Group
- Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.
- Arla Foods
- Hoogwegt Group
- Others
Table of Contents
1 Preface2 Report Coverage - Key Segmentation and Scope4 Key Assumptions7 Opportunities and Challenges in the Market12 Value Chain Analysis
3 Report Description
5 Executive Summary
6 Market Snapshot
8 Global Dairy Protein Market Overview
9 Middle East and Africa Dairy Protein Market Analysis
10 Regional Analysis
11 Market Dynamics
13 Trade Data Analysis (HS Code- 404, 3502, 3501)
14 Price Analysis
15 Competitive Landscape
Companies Mentioned
The key companies featured in this Middle East and Africa Dairy Protein market report include:- Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
- LACTALIS Ingredients
- Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.
- Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S
- Hoogwegt Group
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 106 |
| Published | August 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2034 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 21.96 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 37.51 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 5.5% |
| Regions Covered | Africa, Middle East |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 6 |
