Yellow Pea Protein: Trends, Demand and Future Opportunities

Yellow split peas are an excellent source of protein, healthy carbs, fiber, and other nutrients. Yellow peas are adopted for a wide array of applications in the food & beverage industry due to their versatility. The high protein content and ideal amino-acid profile make yellow peas an ideal source of protein in the plant-based protein industry. Yellow peas are used in multiple food products, including plant-based meat and dairy.

The growth of this market is driven by factors such as the rising interest in plant-based nutrition, increasing health & wellness trends, growth in the plant-based food market, rising consumer awareness about the nutritional benefits offered by pea and pea-based products, and increasing development of innovative pea protein ingredients by key players.

The Yellow Pea Protein Market is expected to reach $1.09 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 15.8% during the forecast period of 2022 to 2029.