Whey Protein: Current and Emerging Uses

Report Code: FOD086A

Publish Date: Nov 2019

Publisher: BCC Publishing

Category: Food

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Report Highlights

The global market for whey proteins should grow from $5.9 billion in 2018 to $11.3 billion by 2025 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6% for the period of 2018-2025.

Report Includes

  • 87 data tables and 22 additional tables
  • A brief general outlook of current and emerging applications of whey protein 
  • Analyses of the global market trends with data from 2017 and 2018, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2025
  • Detailed regional trade analysis, and import and export of whey protein ingredients in value and volumetric terms
  • Identification of shifts in the market and the competitive landscape among key market players, their recent developments, major M&A deals and strategic alliances
  • Examination of drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities that would impact this industry
  • Comprehensive profiles of major participatory companies within the market, including Agropur Dairy Cooperative, Amul, Hilmar Cheese Co., Milk Specialties Global, Fonterra Cooperative Group and Carbery

Report Scope

The scope of this report is broad and covers application of whey protein. The market has been segmented by product type into food and beverages, infant formulation, personal care and cosmetics and others. Revenue forecasts from 2017 to 2023 are given for each of the segments and regional markets with estimated values derived from the manufacturers’ total revenues.

The report also includes a discussion of the major players across each region in the whey protein market. Further, it explains the major drivers, innovations and advancements, along with regional dynamics of the global whey protein market and current trends within the industry.

The report concludes with a special focus on the vendor landscape and includes detailed profiles of the major vendors in the market. 

Analyst Credentials

Vijay Laxmi has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare domain. In addition to producing business research and consulting, she has conducted corporate briefings for top players in a wide range of market segments. She has worked with major market research firms and handled projects for various consultancies.

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Title/Chapter NamePagesMember Price
Full Report: Whey Protein: Current and Emerging Uses101Free
Chapter- 1: Introduction4Free
Chapter- 2: Summary and Highlights4Free
Chapter- 3: Market Variables, Trends and Scope26Free
Chapter- 4: Whey Protein Market: Product Estimates and Trend Analysis12Free
Chapter- 5: Whey Protein Market: Application Estimates and Trend Analysis14Free
Chapter- 6: Whey Protein Market: Regional Estimates and Trend Analysis25Free
Chapter- 7: Competitive Landscape3Free
Chapter- 8: Company Profiles13Free

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Report Includes

    Total Number of Tables in this Report: 109

  • Summary Table: Global Whey Protein Market, by Product Revenue, Through 2025
  • Summary Table: Global Whey Protein Market, by Product Volume, Through 2025
  • Table 1: Market Driver Analysis
  • Table 2: Market Restraint Analysis
  • Table 3: Global Whey Protein Concentrates Market, Through 2025
  • Table 4: Global Whey Protein Concentrates Market Volume, by Region, Through 2025
  • Table 5: Global Whey Protein Concentrates Market Value, by Region, Through 2025
  • Table 6: Global Whey Protein Concentrates Market Volume, by Country, Through 2025
  • Table 7: Global Whey Protein Concentrates Market Value, by Country, Through 2025
  • Table 8: Global Whey Protein Isolates Market, Through 2025
  • Table 9: Global Whey Protein Isolates Market Volume, by Region, Through 2025
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