Australia is emerging as a strategic player in the Single Cell Protein market, thanks to its advanced agricultural sector, strong research capabilities, and focus on sustainable farming. SCP is gaining attention as a novel solution to address environmental concerns, especially in aquaculture and livestock feed industries, which are major components of Australia's exports. Research organizations and biotech startups are collaborating to develop SCP from locally available waste streams, such as brewery and dairy residues, aligning with the country's push toward a circular bioeconomy.
Despite these positives, high production costs and limited consumer awareness of SCP for direct food use present challenges. Nonetheless, there is growing opportunity in integrating SCP into feed applications and functional food products, particularly given Australia’s increasing investments in agri-tech and food innovation. The country’s clean-label and high-protein food trends are also opening doors for premium SCP applications. As environmental and regulatory support grows, Australia is well-positioned to become a niche leader in the regional SCP value chain.
TABLE - Australia Single Cell Protein Products Market Size & Forecast By Source 2021-2033
Source | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Yeast-Based | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Algae-Based | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Fungi-Based | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Bacteria-Based | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - Australia Single Cell Protein Products Market Size & Forecast By Application 2021-2033
Application | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Animal Feed | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Food & Beverage | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Nutraceuticals | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Others (Biofuels, Agriculture) | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - Australia Single Cell Protein Products Market Size & Forecast By End-User 2021-2033
End-User | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Commercial Livestock Farmers | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Food Processing Companies | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Nutraceutical Manufacturers | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Biotech Firms | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Research Institutions | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis