United Kingdom Animal Protein Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034
Market Report I 2025-06-30 I 136 Pages I EMR Inc.
The United Kingdom animal protein market size reached approximately USD 2.35 Billion in 2024. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.20% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of USD 3.90 Billion by 2034.
Key Trends in the Market
Animal proteins consist of a wide array of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants and provides all the essential amino acids. These proteins are widely used by the food sector and are easier to digest and absorb in comparison to plant proteins.
- Growing health consciousness and rising awareness regarding the health benefits associated with the consumption of animal protein products is driving the United Kingdom animal protein market demand. These proteins help in improving cholesterol levels, lowering the risk of heart diseases, and increasing lean muscle mass and reducing age-related muscular degeneration.
- Changing lifestyles and rising health concerns have boosted the consumption of health supplements, aiding the market expansion. Supplements derived from animal proteins help in promoting bone health and preventing cell damage, among others. Additionally, due to rising lactose intolerance in the United Kingdom, the demand for lactose free animal proteins including gelatine and collagen is rising.
- The investments by the key market players towards the development of innovative animal protein products including sustainably sourced and hybrid products that are prepared by blending both plant and animal-based proteins, among others is rising. These innovations are aiding the market players in broadening their consumer base, creating growth opportunities for the market.
United Kingdom Animal Protein Market Segmentation
The EMR's report titled "United Kingdom Animal Protein Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034" offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Protein Type
- Milk Protein
- Whey Protein
- Egg Protein
- Collagen
- Casein and Caseinates
- Gelatine
- Others
Market Breakup by End Use
- Supplements
- Food and Beverages
- Personal Care and Cosmetics
- Animal Feed
- Others
Market Share by Protein Type
Whey protein accounts for a significant United Kingdom animal protein market share owing to the high nutrition content and health benefits offered by the protein. The adoption of whey protein in diets is increasing as it improves body composition and boosts the immune system. The growing demand for whey protein from food and beverage sector in production of nutraceutical foods has further driven the growth of the segment. The ability of the protein to treat diabetes, lower blood pressure, and reduce inflammation is further augmenting its demand in the United Kingdom.
Market Share by End Use
Food and beverages are anticipated to account a significant share of the market owing to the extensive usage of animal proteins in various food and beverage products. Milk protein is used in breads to boost the biological and nutritional value of the baked good and is also an essential part of the human diet. Other animal proteins are known for improve the texture, taste, nutritional, and water binding properties of the food and beverages, boosting their applications in dairy products, ready-to-eat meals, meat products, confectionary, and processed foods, among others, aiding the United Kingdom animal protein market growth.
Competitive Landscape
The comprehensive EMR 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 United Kingdom animal protein market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.
Kerry Group plc
Kerry Group plcwas founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Kerry, Ireland. The international food company develops, manufactures, and delivers innovative nutritional and functional ingredients for food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.
Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.is a dairy company that was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Amersfoort, Netherlands. The company produces various dairy products including cheese, buttermilk, custard, milk, yogurt, and cream products.
Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S
Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/Swas established in 2000 and has its headquarters located in Denmark. The company produces high quality dairy products and whey-based ingredients for their customers across the globe.
Other United Kingdom animal protein market key players include Carbery Food Ingredients Limited, Glanbia plc., Gelita AG, Darling Ingredients International Holding B.V., Sports Supplements Ltd (Bulk), Vital Proteins LLC, and Hunter and Gather Food, among others.
1 Executive Summary
1.1 Market Size 2024-2025
1.2 Market Growth 2025(F)-2034(F)
1.3 Key Demand Drivers
1.4 Key Players and Competitive Structure
1.5 Industry Best Practices
1.6 Recent Trends and Developments
1.7 Industry Outlook
2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
2.1 Market Trends
2.2 Key Verticals
2.3 Key Regions
2.4 Supplier Power
2.5 Buyer Power
2.6 Key Market Opportunities and Risks
2.7 Key Initiatives by Stakeholders
3 Economic Summary
3.1 GDP Outlook
3.2 GDP Per Capita Growth
3.3 Inflation Trends
3.4 Democracy Index
3.5 Gross Public Debt Ratios
3.6 Balance of Payment (BoP) Position
3.7 Population Outlook
3.8 Urbanisation Trends
4 Country Risk Profiles
4.1 Country Risk
4.2 Business Climate
5 Global Animal Protein Market Overview
5.1 Key Industry Highlights
5.2 Global Animal Protein Historical Market (2018-2024)
5.3 Global Animal Protein Market Forecast (2025-2034)
5.4 Global Animal Protein Market Share by Region
5.4.1 North America
5.4.2 Europe
5.4.3 Asia Pacific
5.4.4 Latin America
5.4.5 Middle East and Africa
6 United Kingdom Animal Protein Market Overview
6.1 Key Industry Highlights
6.2 United Kingdom Animal Protein Historical Market (2018-2024)
6.3 United Kingdom Animal Protein Market Forecast (2025-2034)
7 United Kingdom Animal Protein Market by Protein Type
7.1 Milk Protein
7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.2 Whey Protein
7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.3 Egg Protein
7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.4 Collagen
7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.5 Casein and Caseinates
7.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.6 Gelatine
7.6.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.6.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.7 Others
8 United Kingdom Animal Protein Market by End Use
8.1 Supplements
8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.2 Food and Beverages
8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.3 Personal Care and Cosmetics
8.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.4 Animal Feed
8.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.5 Others
9 Market Dynamics
9.1 SWOT Analysis
9.1.1 Strengths
9.1.2 Weaknesses
9.1.3 Opportunities
9.1.4 Threats
9.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
9.2.1 Supplier's Power
9.2.2 Buyer's Power
9.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
9.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
9.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
9.3 Key Indicators for Demand
9.4 Key Indicators for Price
10 Competitive Landscape
10.1 Supplier Selection
10.2 Key Global Players
10.3 Key Regional Players
10.4 Key Player Strategies
10.5 Company Profiles
10.5.1 Kerry Group plc.
10.5.1.1 Company Overview
10.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
10.5.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
10.5.1.4 Certifications
10.5.2 Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.
10.5.2.1 Company Overview
10.5.2.2 Product Portfolio
10.5.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
10.5.2.4 Certifications
10.5.3 Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S
10.5.3.1 Company Overview
10.5.3.2 Product Portfolio
10.5.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
10.5.3.4 Certifications
10.5.4 Carbery Food Ingredients Limited
10.5.4.1 Company Overview
10.5.4.2 Product Portfolio
10.5.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
10.5.4.4 Certifications
10.5.5 Glanbia plc.
10.5.5.1 Company Overview
10.5.5.2 Product Portfolio
10.5.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
10.5.5.4 Certifications
10.5.6 Gelita AG
10.5.6.1 Company Overview
10.5.6.2 Product Portfolio
10.5.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
10.5.6.4 Certifications
10.5.7 Darling Ingredients International Holding B.V.
10.5.7.1 Company Overview
10.5.7.2 Product Portfolio
10.5.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
10.5.7.4 Certifications
10.5.8 Sports Supplements Ltd (Bulk)
10.5.8.1 Company Overview
10.5.8.2 Product Portfolio
10.5.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
10.5.8.4 Certifications
10.5.9 Vital Proteins LLC
10.5.9.1 Company Overview
10.5.9.2 Product Portfolio
10.5.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
10.5.9.4 Certifications
10.5.10 Hunter and Gather Food
10.5.10.1 Company Overview
10.5.10.2 Product Portfolio
10.5.10.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
10.5.10.4 Certifications
10.5.11 Others
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