Europe Meat Substitutes Market Growth, Size, Trends, Share, Revenue, Scope and Future Outlook

Europe Meat Substitutes Market Size- By Product Type, By Source, By Distribution Channel, By Category- Regional Outlook, Competitive Strategies and Segment Forecast to 2033

Europe Meat Substitutes Market Size- By Product Type, By Source, By Distribution Channel, By Category- Regional Outlook, Competitive Strategies and Segment Forecast to 2033

Published: Mar 2024 Report ID: FOOD2441 Pages: 1 - 153 Formats*:     
Category : Food & Beverages
Europe Meat Substitutes Market Introduction and Overview 

According to SPER Market Research, the Europe Meat Substitutes Market is estimated to reach USD 7.96 Billion by 2033 with a CAGR of 10.1%.

The report includes an in-depth analysis of the Europe Meat Substitutes Market, including market size and trends, product mix, applications, and supplier analysis.  Meat substitutes are plant-based products that mimic the flavour, texture, and appearance of meat. They are often created from soy, peas, wheat gluten, mushrooms, and jackfruit that have been processed and flavoured to imitate various meat items. Meat substitutes are a sustainable and cruelty-free alternative to traditional meat, addressing concerns about health, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability.

  • September 2023: House Food Groups Inc. bought 100% of Keystone Natural Holdings, LLC ("KNH"), North America's leading manufacturer of tofu and plant-based meals. The acquisition is intended to help the company expand in the United States and Europe, with tofu as its main product.
  • July 2023: Beyond Meat expanded its line in Germany with two new plant-based chicken-style products: Beyond Nuggets and Beyond Tenders, which are available in over 1,600 REWE supermarkets.
  • March 2023: International Flavours & Fragrances Inc. introduces SUPRO® TEX, a new plant-based protein with excellent process tolerance, neutral flavour, and colour that opens up unlimited product design and formulation possibilities. SUPRO® TEX is based on soybean protein. 
Europe Meat Substitutes Market
Market Opportunities and Challenges
In the Europe meat alternatives market, opportunities abound for producers to innovate and set their goods apart by delivering unique flavors, textures, and formulas that cater to diverse consumer tastes and cultural preferences. Collaborating with merchants and foodservice providers can help meat alternatives reach new consumer categories and geographical regions. Effective marketing and branding initiatives emphasising the health, environmental, and ethical benefits of meat substitutes can help raise consumer awareness and acceptance. Furthermore, encouraging collaboration among industry stakeholders, such as manufacturers, retailers, foodservice providers, and advocacy groups, can boost innovation, reduce supply chain difficulties, and encourage market expansion. Overall, the pursuit of product innovation, combined with strategic alliances, is expected to fuel growth in Europe's meat replacements market.

Several barriers to widespread use of meat alternatives in Europe exist. Despite improvements in taste and texture, some customers still consider meat replacements as inferior to conventional meat products, limiting their popularity. Furthermore, the perceived higher cost of meat replacements compared to normal meat creates economic issues for price-sensitive consumers. Supply chain constraints, such as raw material sourcing and distribution logistics, have an additional impact on market availability and accessibility. Regulatory difficulties and labelling requirements for meat alternatives can also cause consumer confusion and stifle business expansion. Addressing these obstacles would necessitate collaborative efforts from industry stakeholders to improve product quality, price, and labelling clarity, resulting in increased acceptance and market penetration of meat replacements in Europe.

Europe Meat Substitutes Market


Market Competitive Landscape
The European meat substitute market is fiercely competitive, with a diversified set of global and regional firms vying for market dominance. The major key players in the Europe Meat Substitutes Market are: Amy's Kitchen Inc., Associated British Foods PLC, Beyond Meat Inc., Conagra Brands Inc., House Foods Group Inc., International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., JBS SA, Monde Nissin Corporation, Plant Meat Limited, The Tofoo Co. Ltd, VBites Food Limited, Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd, Others. Competition is heating up as businesses spend in product innovation, marketing efforts, and development plans to acquire a competitive advantage and capture a larger piece of the expanding market.

Scope of the Report:
 Report Metric Details
 Market size available for years 2020-2033
 Base year considered 2023
 Forecast period 2024-2033
 Segments coveredBy Product Type, By Source, By Distribution Channel, By Category
 Regions covered
France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom, Rest of Europe
 Companies Covered
Amy's Kitchen Inc., Associated British Foods PLC, Beyond Meat Inc., Conagra Brands Inc., House Foods Group Inc., International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., JBS SA, Monde Nissin Corporation, Plant Meat Limited, The Tofoo Co. Ltd, VBites Food Limited, Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd, Others
COVID-19 Impact on Europe Meat Substitutes Market
Because of the COVID-19 epidemic, the meat alternatives business has expanded significantly, driven by increased consumer expenditure on health-conscious food goods. Shortages of animal goods in retail establishments, combined with limits on purchasing meat-based items, have increased demand for plant-based alternatives. This spike in demand has spurred both new and existing food firms to launch a variety of plant-based meat, seafood, and dairy alternatives with unique flavours, textures, and nutritional profiles. Consumers are increasingly focused on strengthening their immune systems and living healthy lives to avoid infection, therefore demand for meat replacements is projected to rise fast.

Key Target Audience:
  • Consumers
  • Retailers
  • Foodservice Providers
  • Food Manufacturers
  • Distributors and Wholesalers
  • Health-Conscious Consumers
  • Vegetarians and Vegans
  • Environmental Advocates
  • Fitness and Athlete Communities
  • Nutritionists and Dietitians
  • Others
Our in-depth analysis of the Europe Meat Substitutes Market includes the following segments:
By Product Type:
  • Quorn-Based
  • Seitan-Based
  • Tempeh-Based
  • Tofu-Based
  • Tvp-Based
  • By Source:
  • Mycoprotein
  • Soy-Based
  • Wheat-Based
  • Others
  • By Distribution Channel:
  • Off-Trade
  • On-Trade
  • By Category:
  • Frozen
  • Refrigerated
  • Key Topics Covered in the Report:
    • Europe Meat Substitutes Market Size (FY’2024-FY’2033)
    • Overview of Europe Meat Substitutes Market
    • Segmentation of Europe Meat Substitutes Market By Product Type (Quorn-Based, Seitan-Based, Tempeh-Based, Tofu-Based, Tvp-Based, Others)
    • Segmentation of Europe Meat Substitutes Market By Source (Mycoprotein, Soy-Based, Wheat-Based, Others)
    • Segmentation of Europe Meat Substitutes Market By Distribution Channel (Off-Trade, On-Trade)
    • Segmentation of Europe Meat Substitutes Market By Category (Frozen, Refrigerated, Shelf Stable)
    • Statistical Snap of Europe Meat Substitutes Market 
    • Expansion Analysis of Europe Meat Substitutes Market 
    • Problems and Obstacles in Europe Meat Substitutes Market
    • Competitive Landscape in the Europe Meat Substitutes Market
    • Impact of COVID-19 and Demonetization on Europe Meat Substitutes Market 
    • Details on Current Investment in Europe Meat Substitutes Market
    • Competitive Analysis of Europe Meat Substitutes Market 
    • Prominent Players in the Europe Meat Substitutes Market 
    • SWOT Analysis of Europe Meat Substitutes Market 
    • Europe Meat Substitutes Market Future Outlook and Projections (FY’2024-FY’2033)
    • Recommendations from Analyst
    1. Introduction
    1.1. Scope of the report
    1.2. Market segment analysis

    2. Research Methodology
    2.1. Research data source
    2.1.1. Secondary Data
    2.1.2. Primary Data
    2.1.3. SPER’s internal database
    2.1.4. Premium insight from KOL’s
    2.2. Market size estimation
    2.2.1. Top-down and Bottom-up approach
    2.3. Data triangulation

    3. Executive Summary

    4. Market Dynamics
    4.1. Driver, Restraint, Opportunity and Challenges analysis
    4.1.1. Drivers
    4.1.2. Restraints
    4.1.3. Opportunities
    4.1.4. Challenges
    4.2. COVID-19 Impacts of the Europe Meat Substitutes Market 

    5. Market variable and outlook
    5.1. SWOT Analysis
    5.1.1. Strengths
    5.1.2. Weaknesses
    5.1.3. Opportunities
    5.1.4. Threats
    5.2. PESTEL Analysis
    5.2.1. Political Landscape
    5.2.2. Economic Landscape
    5.2.3. Social Landscape
    5.2.4. Technological Landscape
    5.2.5. Environmental Landscape
    5.2.6. Legal Landscape
    5.3. PORTER’s Five Forces 
    5.3.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
    5.3.2. Bargaining power of buyers
    5.3.3. Threat of Substitute
    5.3.4. Threat of new entrant
    5.3.5. Competitive rivalry
    5.4. Heat Map Analysis

    6. Competitive Landscape
    6.1. Europe Meat Substitutes Market Manufacturing Base Distribution, Sales Area, Product Type 
    6.2. Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnerships, Product Launch, and Collaboration in Europe Meat Substitutes Market 

    7. Europe Meat Substitutes Market, By Product Type (USD Million)
    7.1. Europe Meat Substitutes Market Value Share and Forecast, By Product Type, 2024-2033
    7.2. Quorn-Based
    7.3. Seitan-Based
    7.4. Tempeh-Based
    7.5. Tofu-Based
    7.6. Tvp-Based
    7.7. Others

    8. Europe Meat Substitutes Market, By Source (USD Million)
    8.1. Europe Meat Substitutes Market Value Share and Forecast, By Source, 2024-2033
    8.2. Mycoprotein
    8.3. Soy-Based
    8.4. Wheat-Based
    8.5. Others

    9. Europe Meat Substitutes Market, By Distribution Channel (USD Million)
    9.1. Europe Meat Substitutes Market Value Share and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2024-2033
    9.2. Off-Trade
    9.2.1. Convenience Stores
    9.2.2. Online Channel
    9.2.3. Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
    9.2.4. Others 
    9.3. On-Trade 

    10. Europe Meat Substitutes Market, By Category (USD Million)
    10.1. Europe Meat Substitutes Market Value Share and Forecast, By Category, 2024-2033
    10.2. Frozen
    10.3. Refrigerated
    10.4. Shelf Stable

    11. Europe Meat Substitutes Market Forecast, 2020-2033 (USD Million)
    11.1. Europe Meat Substitutes Market Size and Market Share

    12. Europe Meat Substitutes Market, By Product Type, 2020-2033 (USD Million)
    12.1. Europe Meat Substitutes Market Size and Market Share By Product Type (2020-2026)
    12.2. Europe Meat Substitutes Market Size and Market Share By Product Type (2027-2033)

    13. Europe Meat Substitutes Market, By Source, 2020-2033 (USD Million)
    13.1. Europe Meat Substitutes Market Size and Market Share By Source (2020-2026)
    13.2. Europe Meat Substitutes Market Size and Market Share By Source (2027-2033)

    14. Europe Meat Substitutes Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2033 (USD Million)
    14.1. Europe Meat Substitutes Market Size and Market Share By Distribution Channel (2020-2026)
    14.2. Europe Meat Substitutes Market Size and Market Share By Distribution Channel (2027-2033)

    15. Europe Meat Substitutes Market, By Category, 2020-2033 (USD Million)
    15.1. Europe Meat Substitutes Market Size and Market Share By Category (2020-2026)
    15.2. Europe Meat Substitutes Market Size and Market Share By Category (2027-2033)

    16. Europe Meat Substitutes Market, By Region, 2020-2033 (USD Million)
    16.1. Europe Meat Substitutes Market Size and Market Share By Region (2020-2026)
    16.2. Europe Meat Substitutes Market Size and Market Share By Region (2027-2033)
    16.3. France
    16.4. Germany
    16.5. Italy
    16.6. Netherlands
    16.7. Russia
    16.8. Spain
    16.9. United Kingdom
    16.10. Rest of Europe 

    17. Company Profile
    17.1. Amy's Kitchen Inc.
    17.1.1. Company details
    17.1.2. Financial outlook
    17.1.3. Product summary 
    17.1.4. Recent developments
    17.2. Associated British Foods PLC
    17.2.1. Company details
    17.2.2. Financial outlook
    17.2.3. Product summary 
    17.2.4. Recent developments
    17.3. Beyond Meat Inc
    17.3.1. Company details
    17.3.2. Financial outlook
    17.3.3. Product summary 
    17.3.4. Recent developments
    17.4. Conagra Brands Inc
    17.4.1. Company details
    17.4.2. Financial outlook
    17.4.3. Product summary 
    17.4.4. Recent developments
    17.5. House Foods Group Inc
    17.5.1. Company details
    17.5.2. Financial outlook
    17.5.3. Product summary 
    17.5.4. Recent developments
    17.6. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
    17.6.1. Company details
    17.6.2. Financial outlook
    17.6.3. Product summary 
    17.6.4. Recent developments
    17.7. JBS SA
    17.7.1. Company details
    17.7.2. Financial outlook
    17.7.3. Product summary 
    17.7.4. Recent developments
    17.8. Monde Nissin Corporation
    17.8.1. Company details
    17.8.2. Financial outlook
    17.8.3. Product summary 
    17.8.4. Recent developments
    17.9. Plant Meat Limited
    17.9.1. Company details
    17.9.2. Financial outlook
    17.9.3. Product summary 
    17.9.4. Recent developments
    17.10. The Tofoo Co. Ltd
    17.10.1. Company details
    17.10.2. Financial outlook
    17.10.3. Product summary 
    17.10.4. Recent developments
    17.11. VBites Food Limited
    17.11.1. Company details
    17.11.2. Financial outlook
    17.11.3. Product summary 
    17.11.4. Recent developments
    17.12. Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd
    17.12.1. Company details
    17.12.2. Financial outlook
    17.12.3. Product summary 
    17.12.4. Recent developments
    17.13. Others 
     
    18. List of Abbreviations

    19. Reference Links

    20. Conclusion

    21. Research Scope

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    The report is based on in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis of the Product Market. The quantitative analysis involves the application of various projection and sampling techniques. The qualitative analysis involves primary interviews, surveys, and vendor briefings.  The data gathered as a result of these processes are validated through experts opinion. Our research methodology entails an ideal mixture of primary and secondary initiatives.

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    Frequently Asked Questions About This Report
    Europe Meat Substitutes Market is projected to reach USD 7.96 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 10.1% during the forecast period.
    Europe Meat Substitutes Market grew in market size from 2024. The Market is expected to reach USD 7.96 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 10.1% during the forecast period.
    Europe Meat Substitutes Market CAGR of 10.1% during the forecast period.
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    Europe Meat Substitutes Market size is USD 7.96 billion from 2024 to 2033.
    Europe Meat Substitutes Market Segment is Covered By Product Type, By Source, By Distribution Channel, By Category
    The Europe region is anticipated to have the highest market share in Europe Meat Substitutes Market.
    The key players in the market include Companies Covered Amy's Kitchen Inc., Associated British Foods PLC, Beyond Meat Inc., Conagra Brands Inc., House Foods Group Inc., International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., JBS SA, Monde Nissin Corporation, Plant Meat Limited, The Tofoo Co. Ltd, VBites Food Limited, Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd, Others
    Meat substitutes are plant-based products that mimic the flavour, texture, and appearance of meat. They are often created from soy, peas, wheat gluten, mushrooms, and jackfruit that have been processed and flavoured to imitate various meat items.
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