The market for alternative proteins worldwide exceeded USD 50 billion in 2020 and is estimated to grow by more than 17% (CAGR 2021 - 2027).

Il segmento del plant based sarà quello che registrerà una crescita maggiore, per lo più dovuta allo spostamento dei consumatori verso diete alimentari a base vegetale per mantenere uno stile di vita sano e il più sostenibile per l’ambiente.  

The plant-based segment will experience the most growth, mostly due to the shift of consumers towards vegetable-based diets to maintain a healthy and environmentally sustainable lifestyle.

This is in line with what will be the consumption trends of the coming years: an increased focus on plant-based alternatives, such as soya, legume and cereal products, which are increasingly popular in retail counters to meet growing consumer demand compared to the past.

Il segmento dei prodotti analoghi alla carne dovrebbe superare i 40 milioni di dollari entro il 2027, crescita legata ad una maggiore consapevolezza dei rischi per la salute legate ad un eccessivo consumo di carne.

The meat-like products segment is expected to exceed USD 40 million by 2027, growth linked to an increased awareness of the health risks associated with excessive meat consumption.

The countries in the world with the highest expected growth are North America, a market where the largest players in the analysed sector are present, and Asia, reflecting a picture in which consumers have long been accustomed to eating and drinking plant-based proteins on a daily basis as part of their food and cultural tradition.

Source: Global Market Insights/ Roland Berger – 2022 data.