Casein Protein Market

Global Casein Protein Market Size (2024 To 2029)

The size of the global casein protein market is expected to be worth USD 4.53 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 5.14% from 2024 to 2029 to achieve USD 5.82 billion by 2029. The Casein protein market is supposed to grow steadily in the future.

Casein protein is ideally found in the milk of mammals and constitutes 80% of the protein in cow's milk and approximately 20% to 45% of the protein content of human milk. Casein, like other proteins, is a type of protein that builds and restores tissue. Casein is often marketed as an alternative to other dairy-based whey proteins. Casein obtained from food or supplements can be useful in a diet that has several potential benefits. This amino acid rich protein is also used as a binding agent in many processed foods. The global casein protein market is likely to record substantial growth with the extensive application of this protein in end-user industries like food and beverage and pharmaceuticals.

MARKET DRIVERS

As urbanization increases rapidly among emerging economies, the internal migration of professionals promoting protein consumption is expected to increase.

Factors such as lifestyle changes, increasing adaptation rates in the middle class, and socioeconomic and demographic changes are supposed to increase demand for casein during the forecast period. As the demand for food and beverages increases, the demand for casein protein increases as it provides a rich source of protein with rich nutritional, sensory and functional properties. The United States is the largest market for casein protein, and exports casein proteins and related products to Mexico, Canada, China, and Germany. Increased awareness of the health benefits of casein protein, increased demand and adoption of protein supplements and dietary foods by athletes and others engaged in all types of physical activity are among the main factors that significantly drive the market growth. Multiple demographic factors, such as increasing urbanization, the influx of the youth workforce and changes in eating habits, and the increased interest in physical attraction for both men and women in different countries of the world are other factors likely to drive the growth of casein protein market worldwide. Demand for various casein protein-related products, such as bars and weightlifting supplements, is supposed to increase due to the trend toward mobile food and the spread of culture due to a fast lifestyle.

For casein protein products, it is likely that increased consumer acceptance will improve sales and profits in the global market. The integration of technologically advanced machines by market participants increased production and improved the availability of casein proteins and related products. Also, the availability of these products in supermarkets, specialty stores and e-commerce platforms is expected to accelerate the growth of the global market. Also, increasing application of casein protein in various industries, such as cosmetics and personal care products, as a hair and skin enhancer is another important factor driving the growth of the global casein protein market. Furthermore, as the adoption of products as emulsifiers increases in various industries, it is expected to further support market growth. The expansion of the global market is touted to increase the number of production units worldwide by allowing dairy companies access to the demand for dairy. In addition, factors such as technological advances that induce antiallergic properties in casein products are supposed to improve water solubility among consumers. Market growth is expected to accelerate as the preference for protein and vitality bars, caffeinated beverages, dietary and multivitamin supplements, and weightlifting supplements increases. Busy work hours are determined to impair health and the structural transition to urban life leads consumers to casein-related products.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

The availability of alternative materials like emulsifiers at low cost is a factor that can challenge the growth of the target market.

Growing demand from the soy, rice and almond protein markets and cheaper vegetable daily proteins make it difficult to use the casein protein markets. The slow digestion problems associated with casein hinder the growth of this market. Price fluctuations make it difficult to use casein protein. Strict regulations on the use of casein proteins hamper the market. Compared to whey protein, the higher price presents challenges for manufacturers to use in the food and beverage industry.

REPORT COVERAGE

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

The global casein protein market is divided into North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa and Europe by geography. North America is ruling the global casein protein market, trailed by Europe and Asia Pacific. However, the Asia Pacific region is foreseen to develop with the fastest growth rate over the anticipated period.

The North American market is supposed to record the largest share of revenue in the global market and is determined to record steady growth over a 10-year forecast period. This is due to the increasing application of casein protein in several new fields. Additionally, casein protein continues to attract many sports enthusiasts from countries like the United States and Canada.

The Asia Pacific market is assumed to have the highest growth rate in the next decade. The Indian and Chinese markets are anticipated to contribute to a greater share of sales in the Asia Pacific casein protein market. This is due to the growing interest in convenient and healthy foods and the growing demand for nutritional supplements for people in the region. With the expansion of dairy products, the emergence of China and India as major product destinations is expected to promote the use of casein as a nutritional product during the expected period. Due to increased production in the EU, increased exports of casein products to the Asia Pacific region are estimated to create enormous market potential during the outlook period. To meet growing global demand, the expansion of production units in Australia, New Zealand and Germany is expected to introduce a portfolio of innovative products during the prediction time.

KEY PLAYERS IN THE GLOBAL CASEIN PROTEIN MARKET

Major Key Players in the global casein protein market are Nestle S.A., Danone S.A., Arla Foods, Groupe Lactalis, Friesland Campina, Fonterra, Westland Milk Products, Saputo and Others.

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE MARKET

• In July 2016, BioFront Technology announced the launch of an ELISA kit containing MonoTrace casein. The kit is designed to perform a qualitative and quantitative detection of bovine casein, a milk allergen found in cows.
• In March 2017, Lactips developed an edible plastic extracted from casein in milk. This product claims to have a high acceptance rate for smart packaging solutions for the food and beverage industry.

DETAILED SEGMENTATION OF THE GLOBAL CASEIN PROTEIN MARKET INCLUDED CASEIN IN THIS REPORT

This research report on the global casein protein market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on source, product, end-use, and region.

By Source

• Sheep-Milk  
• Cow-Milk

By Product

• Industrial Casein    
• Edible Casein          

By End-Use

• Food and Beverage 
• Pharmaceuticals     
• Cosmetics   
• Animal Feed 

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• The Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• The Middle East and Africa