The Single Cell Protein (SCP) Products Market in North America is witnessing robust growth driven by increasing demand for sustainable protein alternatives. A heightened awareness of climate change and the environmental impact of traditional livestock farming is pushing consumers and industries toward more eco-friendly solutions. SCP, derived from sources like bacteria, yeast, and algae, presents a viable substitute with a significantly lower ecological footprint. Major investments in biotechnology and fermentation processes from companies and research institutions are further accelerating market expansion. In addition, growing interest from the animal feed sector, especially in aquaculture, is adding momentum, as SCP provides high nutritional value with fewer resource requirements.
However, the market still grapples with regulatory hurdles and consumer acceptance challenges, particularly in food applications. Despite this, increasing government support for sustainable food innovation and the shift toward circular bioeconomy strategies are opening new opportunities. The market is also witnessing a trend of partnerships between food tech startups and established food manufacturers to integrate SCP into human nutrition products. North America’s innovation-driven economy and mature food processing infrastructure make it a fertile ground for commercialization of SCP at scale.
TABLE - North America North America Single Cell Protein Products Market Size & Forecast 2021 – 2033
North America | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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U.S. | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Canada | 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 - North America 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 - North America 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 - North America 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