The report “Plant-based Meat Market by Source (Soy, Wheat, Pea, Quinoa, Oats, Beans, Nuts), Product (Burger Patties, Sausages, Strips & Nuggets, Meatballs), Type (Pork, Beef, Chicken, Fish), Process, and Region – Global Forecast to 2025″, The plant-based meat market is estimated at USD 12.1 billion in 2019 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 15.0% from 2019 to 2025, to reach USD 27.9 billion by 2025. The growing health concerns regarding the consumption of animal protein has urged consumers to opt for alternative protein sources, boosting the sales of plant-based meat products. The plant-based meat market has been gaining attention from business giants such as Bill Gates. Major food companies such as Tyson Foods (US) and Cargill, Incorporated (US) are investing in start-ups offering plant-based meat products. These factors are expected to open new opportunities for the growth of the global plant-based meat market in the coming years.
The burger patties segment is projected to record the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Burger patties are one of the most popular plant-based meat products available in the market. Impossible Foods (US) and Beyond Meat (US) are the two leading market players that are offering burger patties. These companies are backed by a robust distribution network, which enables them to cater to the demand for burger patties across the US. The expansion of distribution channels of these key players and the rising sales of burgers are projected to drive the global plant-based meat market. Impossible Foods (US) has a widespread presence in the US market, with its products being distributed in over 4000 locations in the country. Apart from this, Beyond Meat (US), in 2018, formed a partnership with PHW Group (Germany) for the distribution of its plant-based burgers in Europe.
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The North American region is projected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period.
The North American plant-based meat market is projected to account for the largest share by 2025. There are various on-going developments in the region in terms of expansion and new product launches. For instance, in 2018, Alpha Foods (US) had its plant-based meat products available in over 5,000 stores in the US. Apart from this, in Canada, the plant-based meat is an emerging area, with consumers willing to add plant-based foods owing to the health concerns related to the consumption of animal protein products. Furthermore, according to Google Canada, the phrase “plant-based diet” was a top search in their “Kitchen” category in 2017. In March 2018, the government of Canada announced an investment of USD 150 million for the country’s plant protein industry. In Mexico, as well, there is a rise of vegan and vegetarian eating; the consumers in the region are opting for meatless versions of their popular traditional cuisines such as tacos. Companies, both start-ups and established companies, are entering the plant-based meat market. These companies are expanding their presence by forming partnerships with retail chains or restaurants for the distribution of plant-based meat products. Apart from this, consumers in the region are adapting flexitarian diets. These factors are expected to drive the plant-based meat market in the region.
This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies along with the product portfolios of leading companies in the plant-based meat market. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as Impossible Foods (US), Garden Protein International (US), Beyond Meat (US), Morningstar Farms (US), Amy’s Kitchen (US), Quorn Foods (UK), Maple Leaf Foods (Canada), Tofurky (US), the Vegetarian Butcher (The Netherlands), Sunfed (New Zealand), VBites (UK), and Gold&Green Foods (US).
Recent Developments:
- In March 2019, Impossible Foods launched its plant-based meat, with a variety of dishes available at eight restaurants throughout Singapore. The motive behind the launch was to expand its global reach.
- In March 2019, Beyond Meat launched a plant-based ground beef product to meet the rising consumer demands and enhance its plant-based meat product portfolio.
- In March 2019, Morningstar Farms launched a plant-based vegan cheeseburger to meet the demand of its consumers.
