The global plant-based meat market is estimated to be valued at USD 7.9 billion in 2022. It is projected to reach USD 15.7 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 14.7%, in terms of value between 2022 and 2027. There is a growth in the vegan and flexitarian population, a rise in awareness about the health benefits of plant-based meat over animal-based meat products, an increase in investment by government bodies and R&D activities, and investment of the major food industry giants in plant-based meat products. These factors together are propelling the plant-based meat market.

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By product, the strips & nuggets segment is projected to occupy the second-largest market share during the forecast period

By product, the strips & nuggets segment is projected to occupy the second-largest market share in terms of value by 2027 in the plant-based meat market. The demand for strips & nuggets is on the rise because of their taste appeal and consumer popularity, particularly in American and European countries. Thus, due to their rising popularity, several companies are focusing on expanding their product portfolios by incorporating other strips & nuggets made from chickpeas, wheat, soy, corn, rice, and oats. All these factors together are projected to contribute to the market share of this product category by 2027.

The food retail segment among distribution channels is estimated to have the largest market

Based on the distribution channel, the food retail segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the plant-based meat market in 2022. Food retail refers to operating retail, supermarkets, hypermarket stores, and other stores where various products, such as grocery items, vegetables, uncooked meat, and frozen products, are made available to consumers. The distribution channel is already popular among consumers worldwide due to the wide availability of various products. Therefore, this distribution channel is being used by established plant-based meat companies and startups to increase the penetration of their products in the market, making it the largest segment during the forecast period in the plant-based meat market.

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Europe region holds the largest share in the plant-based meat market

The European plant-based meat market accounted for the largest market share in 2020. This dominance is attributed to the rising health concerns among consumers regarding meat products and the exponentially growing veganism trend in the region. Furthermore, European plant-based meat manufacturers focus on developing innovative products backed by appropriate research and development facilities available in the region. Several European retailers and supermarkets have added plant-based meat products to their product range to cater to the rising demand for plant-based meat products across the region.

This report includes a study on the marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of leading companies. It consists of profiles of leading companies, such as Beyond Meat (US), Kellogg Company (US), Impossible Foods Inc. (US), Maple Leaf Foods (Canada), Unilever (UK), Conagra Foods (US), Tofurky (US), Gold&Green Foods Ltd (Finland), Sunfed (New Zealand), and Monde Nissin (Philippines).a