Textured Pea Protein Market Report 2026

The textured pea protein market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.68 billion in 2025 to $0.75 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in vegetarian and vegan populations, increasing awareness of protein nutrition, expansion of pulse crop cultivation, availability of pea processing infrastructure, demand for allergen-free proteins.

The textured pea protein market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.08 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for sustainable protein sources, expansion of plant-based meat markets, rising innovation in protein texturization, increasing use in infant and clinical nutrition, investments in advanced protein processing. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for plant-based protein ingredients, rising adoption in meat alternative products, growing use in sports and nutritional foods, expansion of clean-label protein formulations, enhanced focus on texture and mouthfeel.

The rising consumer interest in plant-based protein is contributing to the growth of the textured pea protein market. In recent years, interest in plant-based diets has increased significantly, with vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian lifestyles becoming more prevalent. Textured pea protein offers one of the highest protein contents among plant-based ingredients, along with a neutral taste and appealing texture, making it well suited for meat alternative applications. For instance, in May 2025, according to The Food Institute, a US-based food and beverage industry information organization, global plant-based food sales increased by approximately 5% in 2024 compared with 2023. Therefore, the rising consumer interest in plant-based proteins is propelling the growth of the textured pea protein market.

Major companies operating in the textured pea protein market are focusing on product innovation, such as aligned fiber structures, to deliver more realistic meat-like textures by mimicking the directional muscle fibers found in animal proteins. Aligned fiber structure refers to the parallel or directional arrangement of protein fibers, which enhances chewiness and juiciness in plant-based products. For instance, in February 2025, Roquette, a France-based company specializing in plant-based ingredients, introduced two new textured pea proteins, NUTRALYS® T Pea 700FL and NUTRALYS® T Pea 700M, as part of its expanded NUTRALYS pea protein range. These products are designed to create realistic meat-like textures in applications such as ground-style meat alternatives, meat-free chunks, and plant-based fillings or toppings.

In June 2023, DCP Capita, a private equity firm based in China, acquired Cargill Protein China, a division of Cargill Incorporated, for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to strengthen DCP Capita's operations and expand its market presence in China, allowing it to better address local consumer demands and broader market challenges. Cargill Incorporated is a US-based provider of textured pea protein.

Major companies operating in the textured pea protein market are Roquette Freres SA, Puris Foods LLC, Burcon NutraScience Corporation, Nisco ApS, Sotexpro SAS, Exeller NV, Vestkorn Milling AS, Nutri-Pea Ltd., Cosucra Groupe Warcoing SA, Scoular Grain Company, Axiom Foods Inc., Alliance Grain Traders Foods, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences, Shandong Jianyuan Foods Co Ltd., Kerry Group plc, Emsland Group, Yantai Shuangta Food Co Ltd., Yantai Oriental Protein Tech Co Ltd., Shandong Zhaoyuan Food Company, Shandong Huatai Food Co Ltd., Ingredion Inc., Fenchem Inc., A&B Ingredients, Glanbia Nutritionals Plc, Prinova Group, Shaanxi Fuheng Biotechnology Co Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the textured pea protein market in 2025. Europe was the second-largest market in the textured pea protein market. The regions covered in the textured pea protein market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the textured pea protein market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The textured pea protein market consists of sales of green peas and yellow peas. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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