Europe Animal Based Protein Supplements Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Animal Based (Whey, Casein, Egg, Fish, Others), By Product (Protein Powder, Protein Bars, RTD, and Others), By Application (Sports Nutrition, Functional Foods), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets, Online Stores, DTC, and Others), and Europe Animal Based Protein Supplements Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Europe Animal Based Protein Supplements Market Size Was Estimated At USD 897.3 Million In 2024
• The Market Size Is Expected To Grow At A CAGR Of Around 6.9% From 2025 To 2035
• The Europe Animal Based Protein Supplements Market Size Is Expected To Reach USD 1870.1 Million By 2035

According To A Research Report Published By Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Europe Animal Based Protein Supplements Market Size Is Anticipated To Reach USD 1870.1 Million By 2035, Growing At A CAGR Of 6.9% From 2025 To 2035. The market size is driven by a rising demand for high-quality, complete protein sources that support muscle building, recovery, and overall health.

Market Overview

Animal-based protein supplements are nutrients to meet the daily demand of protein for the body and also help in muscle synthesis and growth of lean mass. Animal-based protein supplements are proteins derived from sources like animals. Powders are one of the easiest ways to take protein and vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients can be added to them to make them more effective too. As a result, people are paying more attention to daily protein intake and its importance in bodily functions. health-conscious consumers are turning to animal-based protein supplements not only for their fitness goals but also for better athletic performance and remaining fit.

In February 2022, an undisclosed amount was the payment done by NestlE Health Science, a nutrition company from Switzerland, for the acquisition of Vital Proteins. 

The European Market Size for animal proteins is marked by a high level of competition and constant introduction of new products by the main actors. The firms are putting a large amount of money into research and development with the aim of developing new protein ingredient solutions, especially for the specialized applications of sports nutrition, medical nutrition, and beauty supplements. The organic production standards of the European Union require that animals be treated better; however, the real results are very much linked to the management methods, breed, and environmental factors.

Report Coverage

This Research Report Categorizes The Market Size for the Europe animal based protein supplements market based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Europe animal based protein supplements market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Europe animal based protein supplements market.

Driving Factors

The Animal Based Protein Supplements Market Size in Europe is driven by the high growth in the nutraceuticals & dietary supplement industry, and thus they help each other to grow. The compound, which comprises nutraceuticals and dietary supplements, makes a lot of products that are easy to use for animal health, performance, and the quality of protein products coming from the animals. Besides, more and more consumers are realizing the fact that consuming sufficient protein is the right way to fight not only the aforementioned diseases but also for complete wellness, muscle health, and, not least, weight management, as the problem of obesity is growing very fast lately.

Restraining Factors

The Animal Based Protein Supplements Market Size in Europe is restrained by animal protein sources traditional to which were heavily surpassed by a great number of plant-based substitutes that are blooming. Plant proteins are gaining popularity as a viable meat alternative more and more due to the consumers' increasing preference for sustainability, ethical sourcing, and health-conscious diets. The European animal protein market is very vulnerable to disruptions of supply chains since these could greatly impact production and distribution.

Market Segmentation

The Europe animal based protein supplements market share is categorised into animal based, product, application and distribution channel.

• The whey segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. 

The Europe Animal Based Protein Supplements Market Size is segmented by animal based into whey, casein, egg, fish, others. Among these, the whey segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Whey was the largest segment with a revenue share of 53.69% in 2022. Out of the rapid absorption, immense anabolic results, and great popularity in sports nutrition for muscle anabolism and recovery, very popular fish proteins are the fastest niche and with omega-3 and heart health benefits; it keeps growing as well.

• The protein powder segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.  

Based on product, the Europe animal based protein supplements market size is segmented into protein powder, protein bars, RTD, and others. Among these, the protein powder segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The segment growth is driven by the increasing demand from athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Numerous firms are putting money into research and development activities to bring forth new and exciting protein powder products that match consumers' particular requirements and likes.

• The functional foods segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. 

The Europe animal based protein supplements market is segmented by application into sports nutrition, functional foods. Among these, the functional foods segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of the segment is driven by the demand for protein supplements in the functional foods application across Europe is expected to be mainly propelled by the ageing population and growing consumer awareness regarding healthy eating and exercise. The market also supports this trend, as it offers a wide variety of protein supplements.

• The online stores segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.  

Based on distribution channel, the Europe animal based protein supplements market is segmented into supermarkets, online stores, DTC, and others. Among these, the online stores segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth is driven by the demand for a certain product, and online merchants like Amazon, Walmart, and eBay depend a lot on regular communication with their customers and customer feedback. Besides, a customer can buy his or her preferred product online and still stay within the budget by getting the right brand and quality; therefore, he or she will not have to trade off quality for price.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Europe animal based protein supplements market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies                                                                                                                     

• Hamlet Protein
• Protein World Ltd
• Actipro the Veos Group
• Nutrco
• BioTechUSA
• Proliver
• AGNRoots Grassfed Whey
• PB Leiner
• GWF Nutrition Ltd
• HealthyProteins BV
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Development

In March 2025, French biotech company Verley launched a range of animal-free whey protein powders.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the Europe, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Europe Animal Based Protein Supplements Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Europe Animal Based Protein Supplements Market, By Animal Based

• Whey
• Casein
• Egg
• Fish
• Others

Europe Animal Based Protein Supplements Market, By Product

• Protein Powder
• Protein Bars
• RTD
• Others

Europe Animal Based Protein Supplements Market, By Application

• Sports Nutrition
• Functional Foods

Europe Animal Based Protein Supplements Market, By Distribution Channel

• Supermarkets
• Online Stores
• DTC
• Others