North America Pea Protein Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Isolates, Concentrates, Textured, and Hydrolysates), By Application (Food & Beverages, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Animal Feed, and Others), and North America Pea Protein Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

North America Pea Protein Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The North America Pea Protein Market Size Was Estimated at USD 772.4 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 11.98% from 2025 to 2035
• The North America Pea Protein Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 2680.6 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The North America Pea Protein Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 2680.6 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 11.98% from 2025 to 2035. The growing vegan population, growing consumer demand for plant-based proteins, product innovation, health consciousness, and growth into functional foods and drinks sectors are all factors that create opportunities in the North America pea protein market.

Market Overview

The industry segment that includes the production, distribution, and consumption of protein made from peas in North America nations, such as the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is known as the North America pea protein market. Pea protein is being used more and more in a variety of food and beverage applications, including meat substitutes, dairy substitutes, sports nutrition, and functional foods, due to its high nutritional content, allergen-free qualities, and sustainability. Delivering sustainable, plant-based protein alternatives, satisfying health-conscious consumers, promoting vegan and vegetarian trends, and improving food product innovation and nutritional value are the main objectives of the North America pea protein market. The need for North America pea protein is further fueled by the growing popularity of plant-based diets, such as vegan and vegetarian ones, particularly as consumers turn away from conventional animal products. The need is expected to be increased by growth factors such as the growing vegan and vegetarian population, health and fitness trends, and the rising demand for plant-based protein.  

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for North America pea protein market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the North America pea protein 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 North America pea protein market.   

Driving Factors

Pea protein formulas can be tailored to satisfy particular dietary requirements or consumer preferences, which further propels the North America pea protein market. The need for premium, sustainable protein sources, such as pea protein, in food product is rising as vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian diets gain popularity. The North America pea protein market is being driven primarily by a growing focus on health and wellness. The demand for pea protein in North America has increased dramatically due to the growing acceptance of plant-based diets for moral, environmental, and health reasons.    

Restraining Factors

The market for pea protein in North America is restricted by factors like high production costs, low consumer awareness in some areas, issues with flavor and texture, and competition from alternative plant-based protein sources.

Market Segmentation

The North America pea protein market share is classified into product and application.

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

The North America pea protein market is segmented by product into isolates, concentrates, textured, and hydrolysates. Among these, the isolates segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The essential amino acids required for muscle growth and recovery, especially branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), are abundant in pea protein isolates. The need for premium protein sources, such as pea protein isolates, is rising as fitness, weight control, and general wellness become more important.  

• The food & beverages segment held a largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The North America pea protein market is segmented by application into food & beverages, personal care & cosmetics, animal feed, and others. Among these, the food & beverages segment held a largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Pea protein is a popular ingredient for improving the texture, stability, and nutritional profile of a variety of food and beverage products because of its useful qualities, nutritional advantages, and adaptability. In bakery applications, pea proteins provide a number of useful advantages, including as improved browning, gelation, and water retention, especially in gluten-free applications.  

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the North America pea protein 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 elaborative 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

• DuPont
• PURIS
• Burcon
• Ingredion
• Sotexpro
• Emsland Group
• Roquette Frères
• A&B Ingredients
• Axiom Foods, Inc.
• The Scoular Company
• NutraScience Corporation
• Others

Recent Developments

• In July 2024, Puris Pea Protein 85, a novel high-protein isolate formulation with improved solubility and a neutral taste profile intended for use in dairy substitutes and beverages, was launched by Ingredion Incorporated.
• In January 2024, Burcon NutraScience Corporation and Beyond Meat collaborated to create next-generation pea protein formulations with a focus on enhanced flavor and texture for plant-based meat applications.

Key Target Audience 

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

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at North America, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the North America pea protein market based on the below-mentioned segments:

North America Pea Protein Market, By Product

• Isolates
• Concentrates
• Textured
• Hydrolysates

North America Pea Protein Market, By Application

• Food & Beverages
• Personal Care & Cosmetics
• Animal Feed
• Others