Protein Concentrate and Flavoured or Coloured Sugar Syrup Market

The global market for protein concentrates and flavoured or coloured sugar syrups is projected to see steady growth in both consumption and production from 2022 to 2030. In 2022, there was an increase in consumption and production after a three-year decline, with China, the United States, and India being the top consumers and producers. The market value is expected to reach $31.1B by 2030, driven by increasing demand worldwide. The average import price increased by 6% in 2022, while the average export price increased by 6.1%. Overall, the market is expected to see gradual growth in the coming years.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for protein concentrates and flavoured or coloured sugar syrups worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +3.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 7.5M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $31.1B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Protein Concentrates and Flavoured or Coloured Sugar Syrups

In 2022, consumption of protein concentrates and flavoured or coloured sugar syrups increased by 0.8% to 5.9M tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, global consumption of hit record highs at 6.1M tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

The size of the market for protein concentrates and flavoured or coloured sugar syrups worldwide dropped slightly to $21.4B in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $23.4B. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the global market remained at a lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (935K tons), the United States (574K tons) and India (336K tons), together comprising 31% of global consumption. Japan, Russia, Pakistan, Nigeria, the UK, Bangladesh, Brazil, Indonesia, Chile and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of +20.3%), while syrups for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($3.6B), Japan ($2.1B) and China ($2B) were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, together accounting for 36% of the global market. The UK, Mexico, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nigeria, Russia, Brazil and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Among the main consuming countries, Chile, with a CAGR of +16.2%, saw the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while syrups for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of per capita consumption of protein concentrates and flavoured or coloured sugar syrups was registered in Chile (6.6 kg per person), followed by the UK (2.2 kg per person), Japan (1.7 kg per person) and the United States (1.7 kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of protein concentrate and flavoured or coloured sugar syrup was estimated at 0.7 kg per person.

In Chile, per capita consumption of protein concentrates and flavoured or coloured sugar syrups increased at an average annual rate of +19.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (+9.5% per year) and Japan (+1.0% per year).

Production

World Production of Protein Concentrates and Flavoured or Coloured Sugar Syrups

In 2022, production of protein concentrates and flavoured or coloured sugar syrups was finally on the rise to reach 5.8M tons after three years of decline. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 7% against the previous year. Global production peaked at 6M tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, production of protein concentrates and flavoured or coloured sugar syrups declined modestly to $20.6B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $25.2B. From 2019 to 2022, global production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (1.1M tons), the United States (619K tons) and India (363K tons), together comprising 36% of global production. Japan, Brazil, Russia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, the UK, Indonesia, Mexico and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +11.9%), while syrups for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Protein Concentrates and Flavoured or Coloured Sugar Syrups

In 2022, the amount of protein concentrates and flavoured or coloured sugar syrups imported worldwide reached 809K tons, almost unchanged from 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +87.6% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of protein concentrates and flavoured or coloured sugar syrups rose significantly to $3B in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +107.6% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports By Country

In 2022, Chile (127K tons), distantly followed by the United States (70K tons), the Netherlands (47K tons) and the Philippines (42K tons) represented the largest importers of protein concentrates and flavoured or coloured sugar syrups, together committing 35% of total imports. The UK (30K tons), South Korea (28K tons), Germany (27K tons), Canada (26K tons), France (24K tons), Spain (24K tons), Belgium (24K tons), Mexico (24K tons) and Peru (17K tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +26.4%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest protein concentrate and flavoured or coloured sugar syrup importing markets worldwide were the United States ($363M), Canada ($192M) and the Netherlands ($179M), together comprising 25% of global imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +27.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average import price for protein concentrates and flavoured or coloured sugar syrups stood at $3,675 per ton in 2022, increasing by 6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 9.2% against the previous year. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($7,324 per ton), while Chile ($1,057 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Protein Concentrates and Flavoured or Coloured Sugar Syrups

In 2022, shipments abroad of protein concentrates and flavoured or coloured sugar syrups decreased by -5.6% to 699K tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +30.4% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at 741K tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, exports of protein concentrates and flavoured or coloured sugar syrups stood at $3.1B in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +42.7% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports By Country

In 2022, China (152K tons) and the United States (115K tons) were the main exporters of protein concentrates and flavoured or coloured sugar syrupsacross the globe, together resulting at approx. 38% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (72K tons), Serbia (51K tons), Canada (42K tons) and Brazil (33K tons), together making up a 28% share of total exports. India (30K tons), Argentina (28K tons), the UK (17K tons), Belgium (17K tons), South Africa (17K tons), Germany (14K tons) and Spain (13K tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +29.4%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($813M), China ($407M) and the Netherlands ($342M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 51% share of global exports. Canada, the UK, Spain, Germany, Serbia, Brazil, Belgium, India, South Africa and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Among the main exporting countries, Canada, with a CAGR of +21.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average export price for protein concentrates and flavoured or coloured sugar syrups amounted to $4,387 per ton, with an increase of 6.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($8,361 per ton), while Argentina ($786 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform