Protein Films Market Outlook (2022 to 2032)

The protein films market is likely to rise to US$ 1.2 Billion in 2022. The market is estimated to reach US$ 2.2 Billion with a CAGR of 5.9% by 2032.

Protein film market shares are anticipated to rise in recent years due to the use of edible packaging materials over synthetic films. This packaging leads to an increase in the demand for protein films during the forecast period.

In addition, the adoption of protein films can also be used for the individual packaging of small portions of food, particularly products. It is also used for other packed products such as beans, nuts, and cashew nuts which are likely to grow the protein films market trends.

Report Attribute Details
Protein Films Market Value (2022) US$ 1.2 Billion
Protein Films Market Anticipated Forecast Value (2032) US$ 2.2 Billion
Protein Films Market Projected Growth Rate (2022 to 2032) 5.9%

The demand for protein films of mechanical rise as they are better than those polysaccharide and fat-based films. The proteins have a unique structure that confers a wider range of functional properties, especially a high intermolecular binding potential. These factors are likely to increase the protein film market growth during the forecast period.

The adoption of protein films and coatings is upsurging as they are biodegradable and compostable easily. As they degrade, they provide a source of nitrogen, which contributes to a fertilizer benefit and are estimated to increase the protein films market size. Based on the product, it is categorized as collagen, gelatin, and soy protein films, among others are likely to rise the protein films market growth recently.

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What are Some of the Factors Determining the Growth of the Protein Films Market?

Young’s modulus or elastic modulus impacts the growth of protein film market size. This modulus provides information about the resistance of a film during deformation, which is growing the protein films market demand analysis during the forecast period.

The pH and heating temperature of protein film solutions had the greatest effect on edible films' physic-chemical and permeability properties. The adoption of protein films can be replacements for synthetic gas barriers, but their mechanical properties still need improvement. Nanotechnology is a viable way to improve tensile and barrier properties to boost the growth of the protein film market.

The water vapor permeability of wheat gluten was improved by including montmorillonite clay nanoparticles. Nanoparticles and variations at the nanometer scale affect electronic and atomic interactions without changing the chemistry. These factors are upsurging the protein films market demand analysis during the forecast period.

How is the North America Protein Films Market Growing?

North America is anticipated to dominate the protein films market size by acquiring 21% of the share in the protein films market.

Due to growing advanced technologies and caters wide-scale technological adoption in protein films are rising protein films market share. Further with the advent of companies in nanotechnology, demand for protein films is anticipated to shoot up over the end of the forecast period.

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How will the Europe Protein Films Market Grow?

The Europe region is likely to stand in second place in the protein films market size by acquiring 17% of the share. Due to the rising demand for protein films rapidly in Western Europe due to rising disposable income.

The Government and manufacturers of the protein films market are all set bold targets to increase the usage of protein films in the region. This is likely to expand the protein film market share during the forecast period.

How is the Start-up Ecosystem in the Protein Films Market?

The protein film start-ups are likely to use several innovative products to carry antioxidant agents some of them are biomagnetic products, herbal capsules, and powder. The various start-up manufacturing companies are innovating several products to carry out which are defect-free products to satisfy the consumer's needs.

The best quality protein film products attract the end users which creates faith among them to carry out more unique products. One of the companies Shri industry is offering beta carotene and antioxidants powder for consumers' demand and stringently monitoring different parameters. These products reemerging trends in the protein film market during the forecast period.

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Who are Some of the Key Competitors in the Protein Film Market?

Some of the prominent market players in the protein films market are:

  • Davisco
  • Proliant Inc. (USA)
  • Fonterra (USA)
  • Tate and Lyle
  • The Solae Company
  • Cargill
  • Werner Mathis USA Inc.
  • Mocon Inc.
  • Monosol, LLC
  • Watson Inc.

These key players are focusing on the product as a point of consumers' need with their various technical methods some of them are partnerships, product launches, and mergers. The company’s collaboration and acquisitions are also taking place to expand the business all around the region.

Recent Developments in the Protein Films Market are

Recently, IASST Guwahati Institute developed ultrathin monolayer protein films which are more flexible as compared to other protein films. It consists of two proteins including bovine serum albumin and other is lysozyme. They used Langmuir-Blodgett methods to give thickness.

Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Growth Rate CAGR of 5.9% from 2022 to 2032
Base Year for Estimation 2021
Historical Data 2016 to 2021
Forecast Period 2022 to 2032
Quantitative Units Revenue in USD Million and CAGR from 2022 to 2032
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Volume Forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Trends, and Pricing Analysis
Segments Covered
  • Material Type
  • End User
  • Region
Regions Covered
  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • East Asia
  • South Asia
  • Oceania
  • Middle East and Africa
Key Countries Profiled
  • United States of America
  • Canada
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Nordics
  • BENELUX
  • Australia & New Zealand
  • China
  • India
  • ASIAN
  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
Key Companies Profiled
  • Davisco
  • Proliant Inc. (USA)
  • Fonterra (USA)
  • Tate and Lyle
  • The Solae Company
  • Cargill
  • Werner Mathis USA Inc.
  • Mocon Inc.
  • Monosol, LLC
  • Watson Inc.
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Key Segments

By Material Type:

  • Collagen films
  • Gelatin films
  • Corn zein films
  • Wheat gluten films
  • Soy protein films
  • Casein films
  • Mung bean protein films

By End User:

  • Food & beverages
  • Pharmaceuticals

By Regions:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Growth Outlook for the Protein Films Market?

The protein films market is likely to advance at a CAGR of 5.9% through 2032.

Which Region Holds the Protein Films Market Share?

The North American region holds the protein films market share of 21% by 2032.

What is the Current Valuation of the Protein Films Market?

The protein films market is anticipated to expect US$ 1.2 Billion in 2022.

What is the Future of the Protein Films Market?

The protein films market is expected to account for US$ 2.2 Billion by 2032.

Table of Content
1. Executive Summary | Protein Films Market

    1.1. Global Market Outlook

    1.2. Demand-side Trends

    1.3. Supply-side Trends

    1.4. Technology Roadmap Analysis

    1.5. Analysis and Recommendations

2. Market Overview

    2.1. Market Coverage / Taxonomy

    2.2. Market Definition / Scope / Limitations

3. Market Background

    3.1. Market Dynamics

        3.1.1. Drivers

        3.1.2. Restraints

        3.1.3. Opportunity

        3.1.4. Trends

    3.2. Scenario Forecast

        3.2.1. Demand in Optimistic Scenario

        3.2.2. Demand in Likely Scenario

        3.2.3. Demand in Conservative Scenario

    3.3. Opportunity Map Analysis

    3.4. Product Life Cycle Analysis

    3.5. Supply Chain Analysis

        3.5.1. Supply Side Participants and Their Roles

            3.5.1.1. Producers

            3.5.1.2. Mid-Level Participants (Traders/ Agents/ Brokers)

            3.5.1.3. Wholesalers and Distributors

        3.5.2. Value Added and Value Created at Node in the Supply Chain

        3.5.3. List of Raw Material Suppliers

        3.5.4. List of Existing and Potential Buyers

    3.6. Investment Feasibility Matrix

    3.7. Value Chain Analysis

        3.7.1. Profit Margin Analysis

        3.7.2. Wholesalers and Distributors

        3.7.3. Retailers

    3.8. PESTLE and Porter’s Analysis

    3.9. Regulatory Landscape

        3.9.1. By Key Regions

        3.9.2. By Key Countries

    3.10. Regional Parent Market Outlook

    3.11. Production and Consumption Statistics

    3.12. Import and Export Statistics

4. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast, 2022 to 2032

    4.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis, 2017 to 2021

    4.2. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Projections, 2022 to 2032

        4.2.1. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis

        4.2.2. Absolute Opportunity Analysis

5. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Material Type

    5.1. Introduction / Key Findings

    5.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis By Material Type, 2017 to 2021

    5.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast By Material Type, 2022 to 2032

        5.3.1. Collagen Films

        5.3.2. Gelatin Films

        5.3.3. Corn Zein Films

        5.3.4. Wheat Gluten Films

        5.3.5. Soy Protein Films

        5.3.6. Casein Films

        5.3.7. Mung Bean Protein Films

    5.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By Material Type, 2017 to 2021

    5.5. Absolute Opportunity Analysis By Material Type, 2022 to 2032

6. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By End User Type

    6.1. Introduction / Key Findings

    6.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis By End User Type, 2017 to 2021

    6.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast By End User Type, 2022 to 2032

        6.3.1. Food & Beverages

        6.3.2. Pharmaceuticals

    6.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By End User Type, 2017 to 2021

    6.5. Absolute Opportunity Analysis By End User Type, 2022 to 2032

7. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Region

    7.1. Introduction

    7.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis By Region, 2017 to 2021

    7.3. Current Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast By Region, 2022 to 2032

        7.3.1. North America

        7.3.2. Latin America

        7.3.3. Europe

        7.3.4. Asia Pacific

        7.3.5. Middle East and Africa

    7.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region

8. North America Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country

    8.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2017 to 2021

    8.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2022 to 2032

        8.2.1. By Country

            8.2.1.1. United States of America

            8.2.1.2. Canada

        8.2.2. By Material Type

        8.2.3. By End User Type

    8.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        8.3.1. By Country

        8.3.2. By Material Type

        8.3.3. By End User Type

    8.4. Key Takeaways

9. Latin America Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country

    9.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2017 to 2021

    9.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2022 to 2032

        9.2.1. By Country

            9.2.1.1. Brazil

            9.2.1.2. Mexico

            9.2.1.3. Rest of Latin America

        9.2.2. By Material Type

        9.2.3. By End User Type

    9.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        9.3.1. By Country

        9.3.2. By Material Type

        9.3.3. By End User Type

    9.4. Key Takeaways

10. Europe Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country

    10.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2017 to 2021

    10.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2022 to 2032

        10.2.1. By Country

            10.2.1.1. Germany

            10.2.1.2. United Kingdom

            10.2.1.3. France

            10.2.1.4. Spain

            10.2.1.5. Italy

            10.2.1.6. Rest of Europe

        10.2.2. By Material Type

        10.2.3. By End User Type

    10.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        10.3.1. By Country

        10.3.2. By Material Type

        10.3.3. By End User Type

    10.4. Key Takeaways

11. Asia Pacific Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country

    11.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2017 to 2021

    11.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2022 to 2032

        11.2.1. By Country

            11.2.1.1. China

            11.2.1.2. Japan

            11.2.1.3. South Korea

            11.2.1.4. Malaysia

            11.2.1.5. Singapore

            11.2.1.6. Australia

            11.2.1.7. New Zealand

            11.2.1.8. Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC)

        11.2.2. By Material Type

        11.2.3. By End User Type

    11.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        11.3.1. By Country

        11.3.2. By Material Type

        11.3.3. By End User Type

    11.4. Key Takeaways

12. Middle East and Africa Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country

    12.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2017 to 2021

    12.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2022 to 2032

        12.2.1. By Country

            12.2.1.1. GCC Countries

            12.2.1.2. South Africa

            12.2.1.3. Israel

            12.2.1.4. Rest of Middle East and Africa

        12.2.2. By Material Type

        12.2.3. By End User Type

    12.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        12.3.1. By Country

        12.3.2. By Material Type

        12.3.3. By End User Type

    12.4. Key Takeaways

13. Key Countries Market Analysis

    13.1. United States of America

        13.1.1. Pricing Analysis

        13.1.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            13.1.2.1. By Material Type

            13.1.2.2. By End User Type

    13.2. Canada

        13.2.1. Pricing Analysis

        13.2.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            13.2.2.1. By Material Type

            13.2.2.2. By End User Type

    13.3. Brazil

        13.3.1. Pricing Analysis

        13.3.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            13.3.2.1. By Material Type

            13.3.2.2. By End User Type

    13.4. Mexico

        13.4.1. Pricing Analysis

        13.4.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            13.4.2.1. By Material Type

            13.4.2.2. By End User Type

    13.5. Germany

        13.5.1. Pricing Analysis

        13.5.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            13.5.2.1. By Material Type

            13.5.2.2. By End User Type

    13.6. United Kingdom

        13.6.1. Pricing Analysis

        13.6.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            13.6.2.1. By Material Type

            13.6.2.2. By End User Type

    13.7. France

        13.7.1. Pricing Analysis

        13.7.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            13.7.2.1. By Material Type

            13.7.2.2. By End User Type

    13.8. Spain

        13.8.1. Pricing Analysis

        13.8.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            13.8.2.1. By Material Type

            13.8.2.2. By End User Type

    13.9. Italy

        13.9.1. Pricing Analysis

        13.9.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            13.9.2.1. By Material Type

            13.9.2.2. By End User Type

    13.10. China

        13.10.1. Pricing Analysis

        13.10.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            13.10.2.1. By Material Type

            13.10.2.2. By End User Type

    13.11. Japan

        13.11.1. Pricing Analysis

        13.11.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            13.11.2.1. By Material Type

            13.11.2.2. By End User Type

    13.12. South Korea

        13.12.1. Pricing Analysis

        13.12.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            13.12.2.1. By Material Type

            13.12.2.2. By End User Type

    13.13. Malaysia

        13.13.1. Pricing Analysis

        13.13.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            13.13.2.1. By Material Type

            13.13.2.2. By End User Type

    13.14. Singapore

        13.14.1. Pricing Analysis

        13.14.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            13.14.2.1. By Material Type

            13.14.2.2. By End User Type

    13.15. Australia

        13.15.1. Pricing Analysis

        13.15.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            13.15.2.1. By Material Type

            13.15.2.2. By End User Type

    13.16. New Zealand

        13.16.1. Pricing Analysis

        13.16.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            13.16.2.1. By Material Type

            13.16.2.2. By End User Type

    13.17. GCC Countries

        13.17.1. Pricing Analysis

        13.17.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            13.17.2.1. By Material Type

            13.17.2.2. By End User Type

    13.18. South Africa

        13.18.1. Pricing Analysis

        13.18.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            13.18.2.1. By Material Type

            13.18.2.2. By End User Type

    13.19. Israel

        13.19.1. Pricing Analysis

        13.19.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            13.19.2.1. By Material Type

            13.19.2.2. By End User Type

14. Market Structure Analysis

    14.1. Competition Dashboard

    14.2. Competition Benchmarking

    14.3. Market Share Analysis of Top Players

        14.3.1. By Regional

        14.3.2. By Material Type

        14.3.3. By End User Type

15. Competition Analysis

    15.1. Competition Deep Dive

        15.1.1. Davisco

            15.1.1.1. Overview

            15.1.1.2. Product Portfolio

            15.1.1.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            15.1.1.4. Sales Footprint

            15.1.1.5. Strategy Overview

                15.1.1.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                15.1.1.5.2. Product Strategy

                15.1.1.5.3. Channel Strategy

        15.1.2. Proliant Inc.

            15.1.2.1. Overview

            15.1.2.2. Product Portfolio

            15.1.2.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            15.1.2.4. Sales Footprint

            15.1.2.5. Strategy Overview

                15.1.2.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                15.1.2.5.2. Product Strategy

                15.1.2.5.3. Channel Strategy

        15.1.3. Fonterra

            15.1.3.1. Overview

            15.1.3.2. Product Portfolio

            15.1.3.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            15.1.3.4. Sales Footprint

            15.1.3.5. Strategy Overview

                15.1.3.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                15.1.3.5.2. Product Strategy

                15.1.3.5.3. Channel Strategy

        15.1.4. Tate and Lyle

            15.1.4.1. Overview

            15.1.4.2. Product Portfolio

            15.1.4.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            15.1.4.4. Sales Footprint

            15.1.4.5. Strategy Overview

                15.1.4.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                15.1.4.5.2. Product Strategy

                15.1.4.5.3. Channel Strategy

        15.1.5. The Solae Company

            15.1.5.1. Overview

            15.1.5.2. Product Portfolio

            15.1.5.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            15.1.5.4. Sales Footprint

            15.1.5.5. Strategy Overview

                15.1.5.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                15.1.5.5.2. Product Strategy

                15.1.5.5.3. Channel Strategy

        15.1.6. Cargill

            15.1.6.1. Overview

            15.1.6.2. Product Portfolio

            15.1.6.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            15.1.6.4. Sales Footprint

            15.1.6.5. Strategy Overview

                15.1.6.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                15.1.6.5.2. Product Strategy

                15.1.6.5.3. Channel Strategy

        15.1.7. RR Flexo

            15.1.7.1. Overview

            15.1.7.2. Product Portfolio

            15.1.7.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            15.1.7.4. Sales Footprint

            15.1.7.5. Strategy Overview

                15.1.7.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                15.1.7.5.2. Product Strategy

                15.1.7.5.3. Channel Strategy

        15.1.8. Mocon Inc.

            15.1.8.1. Overview

            15.1.8.2. Product Portfolio

            15.1.8.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            15.1.8.4. Sales Footprint

            15.1.8.5. Strategy Overview

                15.1.8.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                15.1.8.5.2. Product Strategy

                15.1.8.5.3. Channel Strategy

        15.1.9. Monosol, LLC

            15.1.9.1. Overview

            15.1.9.2. Product Portfolio

            15.1.9.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            15.1.9.4. Sales Footprint

            15.1.9.5. Strategy Overview

                15.1.9.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                15.1.9.5.2. Product Strategy

                15.1.9.5.3. Channel Strategy

        15.1.10. Watson Inc.

            15.1.10.1. Overview

            15.1.10.2. Product Portfolio

            15.1.10.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            15.1.10.4. Sales Footprint

            15.1.10.5. Strategy Overview

                15.1.10.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                15.1.10.5.2. Product Strategy

                15.1.10.5.3. Channel Strategy

16. Assumptions & Acronyms Used

17. Research Methodology
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