Whey Peptides Market

Market Outlook

Demand for whey peptides is growing tremendously among consumers across the world. The growing trend of body fitness has had a great impact on the whey peptides market. Whey peptides are derived from milk plasma, a liquid dairy product. Whey peptides are supplements, also known as Whey Protein. Whey peptides are obtained from the leftover milk plasma during the production of cheese from cow's milk. There are three types of whey peptides: concentrate, isolate and hydrolysate. Whey peptides provide amino acids that build protein in the human body. Hence, people across the world are opting for whey peptides to gain weight and to build the muscles. The benefit of whey peptide over regular milk is that whey peptides contain fewer calories and carbohydrates. Whey peptides can also be an important supplement for people who want to gain muscles and lose weight. Whey peptides also help in the prevention of diseases and inhibit allergies and carcinogens. In addition, Whey Peptides also block angiotensin-I-converting enzymes and thus, help in managing high blood pressure.

Increasing Demand for Whey Peptides Due to Growing Trend of Body Fitness

The market for Whey Peptides is anticipated to witness a growing demand over the forecast period owing to the increasing popularity of whey peptides among gym enthusiasts and fitness lovers. Whey peptides contain amino acids that are buildings block of protein. Whey peptides contain sufficient amount of protein and very few carbohydrates and thus, are very helpful in bodybuilding. Whey peptides also help in rapid recovery of muscles that might get affected due to heavy weight training. Demand for whey peptides is increasing tremendously across the world as these supplements promote fast digestion and body fitness. Local manufacturers of whey peptides-based supplement products are thus expanding their reach in the global market, which is expected to boost the growth of the Whey peptides market during the forecast period.

Global Whey Peptides: Market Segmentation

On the basis of type, the global whey peptides market has been segmented as –

• Concentrate whey peptides
• Isolate whey peptides
• Hydrolysate whey peptides

On the basis of packaging, the global whey peptides market has been segmented as –

• PET Bottles
• Pouches
• Jars

On the basis of the distribution channel, the global whey peptides market has been segmented as –

• B2B
• B2C
  • Chemist & Lifecare Stores
  • Specialty Stores
  • Online Stores

Global Whey Peptides Market: Key Players

The global whey peptides market is evolving due to growing focus of people on body fitness. Hence, many supplement manufacturers are focusing on this product. Some of the major manufacturers and suppliers operating in the global whey peptides market are MuscleTech, MuscleBlaze, Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Inc., GNC Holdings, Inc., CHK Industries Private Limited, Nutrimed Healthcare Private Limited, American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) and AMCO Proteins. That apart, many other manufacturers are also showing keen interest in whey peptides, which is expected to boost the demand for the same during the forecast period.

Opportunities for Market Participants

The growing trend of fitness and muscles building among consumers is the prime factor escalating the demand for whey peptides across the world. Whey peptides are a wonderful supplement for people who want to be fit and lose weight as they contain very few carbohydrates and calories. That apart, regular diet does not provide enough protein to people. Hence, to provide a sufficient amount of protein to the body before and after workout, some supplements are needed, such as whey peptides. Owing to these factors, it is expected that whey peptides market will grow positively during the forecast period.

• In many countries, such as Srilanka, India and China, the craze of bodybuilding has reached another level. However, regular foods available in these regions are lacking in protein. People in these regions opt for protein supplements to meet their daily requirements. Thus, the Whey Peptides market in these regions is anticipated to witness faster growth as compared to other regions.