United States Wheat Protein Market

United States Wheat Protein Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The U.S. Wheat Protein Market Size Was Estimated at USD 1.68 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 3.41 % from 2025 to 2035
• The USA Wheat Protein Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 2.43 Billion by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the U.S. Wheat Protein market is anticipated to reach USD 2.43 Billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 3.41 % from 2025 to 2035. The U.S. wheat protein market is driven by the growing popularity of vegan and vegetarian diets, rising health awareness, and expanding sports nutrition and functional food industries.  

Market Overview

The wheat protein market focuses on the production, distribution, and utilization of protein ingredients derived from wheat. These proteins include wheat gluten, wheat protein isolate, textured wheat protein, and hydrolyzed wheat protein. They are widely used across food, beverage, and nutritional ingredients for their high protein content, elasticity, and functional properties such as water absorption and texture formation. Increasing consumer emphasis on health, wellness, and fitness is a key driver of the USA wheat protein market. The growing popularity of protein-rich diets to aid muscle development, recuperation, and weight control is increasing the demand for wheat protein in sports nutrition, functional foods, and dietary supplements. Rising demand for vegan and vegetarian diets presents an opportunity for wheat protein as a suitable, high-quality ingredient in plant-based products.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United States wheat 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 USA wheat protein market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and 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 USA wheat protein market.

Driving Factors

The increasing focus on protein-rich diets and active lifestyles is the primary contributor to this market. The expansion of the bakery and processed food industries also contributes to the market growth due to their superior texture, elasticity, and binding properties in products. Additionally, technological advancements and rising demand for sports nutrition play an important role in market growth.

Restraining Factors

Fluctuating wheat prices affect production cost and profitability is one of the main restraints for this market. Additionally, the rising popularity of alternative proteins further hinders the market growth.

Market Segmentation

The United States Wheat Protein market share is classified into product and form.

• The wheat gluten segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The USA Wheat Protein market is segmented by product into wheat gluten, wheat protein isolate, textured wheat protein, and hydrolyzed wheat protein. Among these, the wheat gluten segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to wheat gluten possessing a variety of functions, including texturing, viscoelasticity, foaming, binding, and emulsification, which accounts for its extensive use in bread products.  

• The dry segment held the highest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The USA Wheat Protein market is segmented by form into dry and liquid. Among these, the dry segment held the highest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to increasing awareness of plant-based diets and a demand for alternative protein sources. Furthermore, its long shelf life, ease of storage, and adaptability in a variety of food applications, including bread and meat substitutes, make it a popular choice among producers.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United States Wheat 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

• Archer Daniels Midland Company
• MGP Ingredients Inc.
• Kerry Group PLC
• Südzucker Group
• Cargill, Incorporated
• AMCO Proteins
• MGP Ingredients
• Others

Recent Developments

• In September 2020, ADM launched Prolite® MeatTEX and MeatXT wheat proteins, enhancing texture and density in plant-based meat alternatives.

Key Target Audience

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

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the United States, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the U.S. Wheat Protein market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United States Wheat Protein Market, By Product

• Wheat Gluten
• Wheat Protein Isolate
• Textured Wheat Protein
• Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

United States Wheat Protein Market, By Form

• Dry
• Liquid

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the CAGR of the United States Wheat Protein market over the forecast period?

The United States Wheat Protein market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 3.41% during the forecast period.

2. What is the market size of the United States Wheat Protein market?

The United States Wheat Protein market size is expected to grow from USD 1.68 Billion in 2024 to USD 2.43 Billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 3.41% during the forecast period 2025-2035.

3. Who are the top companies operating in the United States Wheat Protein market?

Key players in the USA Wheat Protein market include Archer Daniels Midland Company, MGP Ingredients Inc., Cargill, Incorporated, AMCO Proteins, and MGP Ingredients.

4. What are the main drivers of growth in the USA Wheat Protein market?

Rising demand for plant-based foods, health consciousness, and expanding bakery and processed food industries drive growth in the U.S. wheat protein market.

5. What challenges are limiting the USA Wheat Protein market?

Price volatility of wheat, competition from alternative plant proteins, and supply chain disruptions are key challenges limiting the U.S. wheat protein market.