Whey Market Insights: Emerging Technologies to Watch
According to a new report from Intel Market Research , global whey market was valued at $94.04 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $123.87 billion by 2032 , growing at a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period (2025-2032). This growth is propelled by increasing demand for protein-rich foods, expansion of sports nutrition markets, and growing applications in animal feed and pharmaceuticals. What is Whey? Whey is the watery liquid that remains after the coagulation of the casein proteins in cheese making. Whey contains most of the lactose and about 20% of the protein in milk. It is mainly consisted of lactose, proteins and minerals. Market Overview Global whey key players include Arla Foods, Lactalis Ingredients, Euroserum, Leprino Foods Company, Hilmar Cheese Company, Fonterra, Glanbia Nutritionals, FrieslandCampina, Bongrain Group, Saputo Ingredients, and others. The global top ten manufacturers hold a share over 15%. Europe is the largest market, with a share over 55%, f...