India Plant Based Protein Market Share, Size, Growth Rate & Forecast Report 2033

According to IMARC Group's report titled "India Plant Based Protein Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Source, Type, Nature, Application, and Region, 2025-2033" the report offers a comprehensive analysis of the industry, including market share, growth, trends, and regional insights.

India Plant Based Protein Market Overview

The India plant based protein market size reached USD 552.4 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1,916.1 Million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 14.82% during the forecast period 2025-2033. The market growth is driven by rising consumer demand for nutritious and heart-friendly diets, the increasing popularity of veganism and vegetarianism, animal welfare concerns, and environmental sustainability awareness. The versatility and adaptability of plant-based proteins also contribute to market expansion.

India Plant Based Protein Market Key Takeaways

• Current Market Size : USD 552.4 Million (2024)
• CAGR : 14.82%
• Forecast Period : 2025-2033
• The rising trend of veganism and vegetarianism and growing consumer concerns over animal welfare and environmental sustainability are key growth drivers.
• Increasing health consciousness and demand for nutritious, heart-healthy diets support market expansion.
• Versatility in flavors, textures, and culinary applications of plant-based proteins promotes product innovation.
• Digital commerce and e-commerce growth facilitate access to broader consumer markets, including tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
• Challenges include limited consumer awareness in traditional markets, price sensitivity among middle-income groups, and supply chain inefficiencies.

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India Plant Based Protein Market Trends

India Plant Based Protein Market is witnessing a tremendous change in the food industry propelled by changing eating habits, health awareness, and the adoption of sustainable food consumption patterns. Consumers are opting for plant-based proteins such as soy, pea, wheat, chickpea and lentil due to lifestyle diseases, lactose intolerances and ethical food consumption concerns.

Urban millennials and health-conscious consumers with vegan, flexitarian, or vegetarian diets are a driving force behind increased demand, especially in metropolitan and tier-II cities. Food manufacturers are producing clean-label products with non-GMO and allergen-free protein ingredients to establish credibility and impart confidence in the products. Improvement in food processing technology helped improve the taste, texture, and amino acid profile of plant-based proteins, which previously failed to gain common acceptance due to taste.

Plant-based protein is also being used in ready-to-eat products, dairy alternatives, bakery products, and sports nutrition products. The endorsement of plant-based proteins by nutritionists, research institutes and regulatory organizations gives them a solid market position. Consumers increasingly demand environmentally sustainable options, leading to growing support for plant-based proteins as they tend to have a lower environmental impact compared to their animal-based counterparts.

India Plant Based Protein Market Growth Factors

India Plant Based Protein Market has high growth opportunity in food, beverage, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical segments, due to increasing disposable income, urbanization, and a rise in the working population. Consumers in India have been trending toward high protein and convenience food products, which are expected to drive revenue growth. The India sports and fitness segment is also rapidly growing, and the base of consumers is growing, as they turn to functional foods and plant-based protein supplements.

Government incentives for sustainable food production, protein security, and domestic food manufacturing activities should cement the foundations for the establishment of a strong market. India's strong agricultural supply assures raw material availability and eases potentially low-cost production and economies of scale. As foreign food brands enter India and foreign food brands partner with startups, their products become more available, helping startups gain traction and scale.

Increasing exports of plant protein based ingredients across the globe and India becoming a manufacturing hub for the same are expected to drive the market. The market is also expected to grow steadily with investments in research, product innovation and consumer education that create credibility, trust and long term commercial viability.

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India Plant Based Protein Market Segmentation

Source Insights:

• Soy Protein
• Pea Protein
• Wheat Protein
• Rice Protein
• Others

The market is segmented based on plant sources such as soy, pea, wheat, rice, and other proteins.

Type Insights:

• Concentrates
• Isolates
• Textured

Types are classified by processing forms including concentrates, isolates, and textured proteins.

Nature Insights:

• Conventional
• Organic

The nature segment divides the market into conventional and organic plant proteins.

Application Insights:

• Health and Fitness
• Food and Beverages
• Pharmaceutical
• Others

Applications cover health and fitness products, food and beverages, pharmaceutical uses, and other sectors.

Regional Insights

• North India
• West and Central India
• South India
• East and Northeast India

North India stands as the dominant region in the India plant based protein market, contributing the largest share. The market across these regions is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 14.82% during 2025-2033.

Recent Developments & News

• In August 2025, SuperYou launched SuperYou Pro, a bio-fermented yeast-based protein powder targeting the functional fitness segment. The vegan product offers 24-27 grams of protein per serving in four flavors, aiming for a 10% market share in protein supplements.
• June 2025 saw Mumbai-based startup Prot introduce Prot Block, a shelf-stable plant protein addressing protein deficiency in India with 15g protein and 10g fiber per 100g, available in plain and tandoori flavors.
• Country Delight entered the market in June 2025 with a plant-based Oats Beverage, its first non-dairy product, priced at INR 40 per 400ml pack, targeting health-conscious consumers.
• RELSUS inaugurated a commercial manufacturing facility in Ujjain in April 2025, enhancing clean plant-based protein production and partnered with Aminola for exclusive European distribution.

Key Highlights of the Report

• Comprehensive quantitative analysis of market segments and historical trends from 2019-2033.
• Detailed examination of market drivers, challenges, and opportunities.
• Porter's five forces analysis for evaluating industry competitiveness.
• Competitive landscape with company positioning and strategic insights.
• Segmented market forecasts by source, type, nature, application, and region.
• Customization options and analyst support for tailored market insights.

Competitive landscape:

The report offers an in-depth examination of the competitive landscape, including market structure, key player positioning, leading strategies for success, a competitive dashboard, and a company evaluation quadrant.

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