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Synopsis
The global market for Milk Protein Hydrolysates was estimated to be worth US$ 349 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 530 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Milk Protein Hydrolysates cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Milk Protein Hydrolysates are hydrolysates of milk protein derived mainly by enzyme hydrolysis. Milk protein hydrolysates are used commonly in normal and clinical nutrition and as a functional food ingredient.
Milk Protein Hydrolysates, with their functional, nutritional, and hypoallergenic properties, have become key ingredients in medical, infant, and sports nutrition sectors. Despite challenges such as high production costs, bitterness, and regulatory constraints, the market holds strong growth potential driven by technological innovation, diversified applications, production optimization, and global expansion, with sustained growth expected over the next few years.
Market Trends：
Growing Demand for Functional Nutrition: MPHs are increasingly used in products targeting anti-fatigue, immunity enhancement, and muscle recovery.
Expansion in Infant & Medical Nutrition: Due to low allergenicity, MPHs are essential ingredients in formulas for preterm infants, allergy sufferers, and patients with gut disorders.
Rising Competition from Plant Proteins: Plant-based hydrolysates (such as pea or soy) are gaining attention, but dairy proteins maintain superior biological value.
Emerging Sustainable Production Technologies: Eco-friendly hydrolysis processes such as ultrafiltration, membrane separation, and green enzymatic methods are being adopted by manufacturers.
Market Challenges：
High Production Costs: Enzymes are expensive, and the hydrolysis process is energy-intensive, making MPHs pricier than conventional milk proteins.
Bitterness Control Issues: Hydrolyzed peptides may impart bitterness, affecting taste and consumer acceptance.
Lack of Regulatory Harmonization: Different countries have varying regulations regarding claims, labeling, and allowable dosages of MPHs, complicating exports.
Pressure from Alternatives: Plant hydrolysates and emerging fermented proteins pose competitive threats to traditional MPHs.
Market Strategies：
Technological Innovation: Develop new enzyme formulations to reduce bitterness and optimize hydrolysis processes.
Diversified Applications: Expand into functional beverages, energy bars, protein powders, and other emerging sectors.
Capacity Optimization & Scaling: Enhance automation and modular production to reduce unit costs.
Localized Global Markets: Tailor MPHs products to regional needs (e.g., low-lactose products in Asia, high-protein sports products in the West).
Strengthen Partnerships: Collaborate with major food, infant formula, and nutrition companies to co-develop innovative MPHs products.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Milk Protein Hydrolysates, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Milk Protein Hydrolysates by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Milk Protein Hydrolysates market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Tons) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Milk Protein Hydrolysates.
Market Segmentation
By Company
Arla Foods Ingredients
FrieslandCampina Ingredients
Kerry
Hilmar Cheese Company
NZMP
Tatua
Agropur
AMCO Proteins
Ingredia
Glanbia
Armor Protéines
Carbery
Segment by Type
Whey Protein Hydrolysates
Casein Protein Hydrolysates
Segment by Application
Infant Nutrition
Sports Nutrition
Clinical Nutrition
Health Food
By Region
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Netherlands
Nordic Countries
Rest of Europe
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Milk Protein Hydrolysates manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Milk Protein Hydrolysates in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Milk Protein Hydrolysates in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.

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