Protein Drink Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Blended Plant Protein Drink, Brown Rice Protein Drink, Casein Protein Drink, Collagen Protein Drink, +7
Raw Materials
Milk Protein Concentrate, Salt
HS Code
210690
Last Updated
2026-08-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Protein Drink market coverage spans 141 countries.
- 491 exporter companies and 517 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,538 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-23.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Protein Drink
Analyze 1,538 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Protein Drink.
Protein Drink Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Protein Drink to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Protein Drink: Switzerland (+110.6%), Mexico (+105.2%), United States (+83.5%).
Protein Drink Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-09, benchmark Protein Drink country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Protein Drink transaction unit prices: Kazakhstan (22.00 USD / kg), Denmark (20.56 USD / kg), Luxembourg (19.02 USD / kg), Switzerland (18.99 USD / kg), Panama (18.02 USD / kg), 8 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | +83.5% | 604 | 5.92 USD / kg (138,479.529 kg) | 10.07 USD / kg (167,151.689 kg) | 8.04 USD / kg (277,953.592 kg) | 2.68 USD / kg (1,319,366.674 kg) | 11.89 USD / kg (95,013.736 kg) | 15.96 USD / kg (33,399.285 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | -10.5% | 157 | 9.85 USD / kg (56,656.63 kg) | 8.28 USD / kg (30,400.976 kg) | 11.78 USD / kg (90,930.602 kg) | 11.32 USD / kg (87,725.747 kg) | 7.80 USD / kg (75,367.087 kg) | 12.16 USD / kg (18,959.616 kg) | ||||||
| India | -10.8% | 39 | 5.75 USD / kg (720 kg) | 9.87 USD / kg (25,329.6 kg) | 2.00 USD / kg (7,076.01 kg) | 2.30 USD / kg (2,061.6 kg) | 5.40 USD / kg (144.17 kg) | 3.91 USD / kg (5,760 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | -34.1% | 79 | 17.09 USD / kg (833.06 kg) | 14.77 USD / kg (6,256.31 kg) | 39.03 USD / kg (482.43 kg) | 12.39 USD / kg (3,386.76 kg) | 33.39 USD / kg (366.33 kg) | 9.89 USD / kg (13,968.99 kg) | ||||||
| Germany | -10.6% | 66 | 6.21 USD / kg (9,849.5 kg) | 10.55 USD / kg (20,377.661 kg) | 10.42 USD / kg (5,394.19 kg) | 11.89 USD / kg (5,785.59 kg) | 4.61 USD / kg (12,467.92 kg) | 7.10 USD / kg (16,497.914 kg) | ||||||
| Denmark | -5.7% | 12 | 20.24 USD / kg (4,838.4 kg) | - (-) | 24.43 USD / kg (2,822.4 kg) | 20.19 USD / kg (3,346.56 kg) | 20.27 USD / kg (3,333.12 kg) | 20.56 USD / kg (2,419.2 kg) | ||||||
| Luxembourg | +11.1% | 63 | 30.38 USD / kg (35,601.69 kg) | 25.47 USD / kg (111,660.261 kg) | 29.39 USD / kg (80,060.72 kg) | 18.38 USD / kg (46,591.8 kg) | 22.31 USD / kg (26,160.074 kg) | 19.02 USD / kg (1,864.38 kg) | ||||||
| Panama | -44.8% | 15 | 6.63 USD / kg (2,606 kg) | 38.87 USD / kg (7,527.96 kg) | 13.16 USD / kg (675.26 kg) | 18.95 USD / kg (18,705.5 kg) | 17.13 USD / kg (2,069.17 kg) | 18.02 USD / kg (2,598.63 kg) | ||||||
| Ecuador | - | 11 | - (-) | - (-) | 18.53 USD / kg (604.58 kg) | 14.64 USD / kg (231.5 kg) | 25.32 USD / kg (515.6 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | +105.2% | 43 | 3.60 USD / kg (71,403.408 kg) | 5.86 USD / kg (72,150.088 kg) | 3.50 USD / kg (11,998.73 kg) | 2.89 USD / kg (22,253.83 kg) | 7.35 USD / kg (3,919.77 kg) | - (-) |
Protein Drink Global Supply Chain Coverage
1,008 companies
491 exporters and 517 importers are mapped for Protein Drink.
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Protein Drink Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
491 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Protein Drink. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
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Protein Drink Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 491 total exporter companies in the Protein Drink supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-27
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Singapore)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-24
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingOthers
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingRetail
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Uruguay)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Pakistan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Protein Drink Global Exporter Coverage
491 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Protein Drink supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Protein Drink (HS Code 210690) in 2024
For Protein Drink in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 674,243,494 kg | 6,469,815,386 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 790,367,772.638 kg | 5,761,192,189.411 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 782,775,336.186 kg | 4,255,100,444.355 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 342,850,603 kg | 2,308,614,551.513 USD |
| 5 | Poland | 310,101,611.936 kg | 2,065,385,493 USD |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 172,026,138.082 kg | 1,739,697,899.943 USD |
| 7 | Canada | 300,088,143.309 kg | 1,451,164,229.555 USD |
| 8 | Spain | 217,030,586.158 kg | 1,272,971,935.094 USD |
| 9 | Hong Kong | 34,765,689 kg | 1,254,214,635.115 USD |
| 10 | Belgium | 321,269,176.075 kg | 1,154,850,137.918 USD |
Protein Drink Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Protein Drink Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
517 importer companies are mapped for Protein Drink demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Protein Drink Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 517 total importer companies tracked for Protein Drink. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-25
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOnline Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: Nepal
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
517 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Protein Drink.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Protein Drink (HS Code 210690) in 2024
For Protein Drink in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 898,294,665 kg | 6,939,916,965 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 497,582,839.804 kg | 2,788,193,480.488 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 443,881,375.327 kg | 2,109,739,474.198 USD |
| 4 | South Korea | 131,912,738.881 kg | 2,069,463,917 USD |
| 5 | Canada | 289,083,525.347 kg | 2,024,840,474.139 USD |
| 6 | Australia | 215,109,345.031 kg | 1,590,088,341.888 USD |
| 7 | Hong Kong | 116,392,590 kg | 1,489,807,508.206 USD |
| 8 | Italy | 193,817,560 kg | 1,153,123,141.034 USD |
| 9 | Philippines | 255,916,999.19 kg | 1,120,565,768 USD |
| 10 | Spain | 212,062,233.467 kg | 1,083,953,538.5 USD |
Protein Drink Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Protein Drink
Protein Drink Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Protein Drink wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Protein Drink wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (3.58 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 3.81 USD / kg | 3.77 USD / kg | 3.66 USD / kg | 3.65 USD / kg | 3.61 USD / kg | 3.58 USD / kg |
Protein Drink Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Protein Drink wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 3.67 USD / kg | 1.40 USD / kg | 3.82 USD / kg | -2.5% |
Latest Protein Drink Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 3 Protein Drink wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | Нап** ******** ** ***** ***** * ******* **** | 3.76 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | Нап** *********** ** ****** ******** *** ***** ***** * ******* **** | 3.76 USD / kg | |
| 2026-08-01 | Нап** *********** **** *** ** ***** * ******* **** | 1.40 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormReady-to-drink (RTD) protein beverage
Industry PositionConsumer Packaged Food & Beverage (Functional Nutrition)
Market
Protein drinks are globally traded, ready-to-consume nutrition beverages positioned across sports nutrition, meal replacement, and medical/clinical nutrition use cases. Finished-product trade is shaped less by farm seasonality and more by manufacturing capacity, brand/retail distribution, and regulatory alignment on nutrition/health claims, fortification, and labeling. Formulations typically rely on dairy proteins (e.g., whey or milk proteins) and/or plant proteins (e.g., soy or pea), linking cost and availability to global dairy and oilseed/pulse ingredient markets. Shelf-stable UHT/aseptic formats support long-distance distribution, while refrigerated variants compete on “fresh” sensory positioning but require cold-chain integrity. Competitive dynamics are driven by protein quality perception, taste/texture performance, claim substantiation expectations, and frequent product innovation (flavors, sugar reduction, lactose-free and plant-based positioning).
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Liquid beverage matrix that can be an emulsion/suspension; texture stability (sedimentation, phase separation) is a key quality dimension
- Sensory performance (protein off-notes, sweetness profile, mouthfeel) strongly influences repeat purchase in RTD formats
- Allergen profile depends on protein source (commonly milk and/or soy); cross-contact controls are material for global distribution
Compositional Metrics
- Declared protein content per serving and amino-acid/protein-source positioning (e.g., whey, milk protein, soy, pea) are central to buyer and consumer specifications
- pH, viscosity, total solids, and heat stability are commonly managed to avoid protein aggregation and to support UHT/retort or pasteurization regimes
- Fortification parameters (vitamins/minerals) and sweetener systems are specified where products target meal replacement or clinical nutrition positioning
Packaging
- Aseptic cartons (shelf-stable UHT) and PET bottles (chilled or ambient, depending on process and formulation) are common international formats
- Single-serve packaging is prevalent for convenience and portion-controlled protein delivery
- Tamper-evident closures and lot coding/traceability markings are standard for recall readiness
ProcessingUHT and aseptic filling are common for shelf-stable SKUs; formulation must be heat-stable to prevent gelation, fouling, or precipitationHigh-shear mixing and homogenization are used to stabilize fat/protein systems and improve mouthfeelWhere refrigerated, pasteurization and strict cold-chain control are central to microbiological safety and quality retention
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Protein ingredient procurement (whey/milk proteins and/or plant protein isolates) -> blending/formulation -> homogenization -> thermal processing (UHT/retort or pasteurization) -> filling/packaging (often aseptic for shelf-stable) -> warehousing -> distribution (ambient or refrigerated, depending on SKU) -> retail/foodservice/e-commerce
Demand Drivers
- Convenience of RTD formats versus powders (no mixing, on-the-go consumption)
- High-protein positioning for satiety, performance, and meal replacement use cases
- Product differentiation via lactose-free, plant-based, reduced-sugar, and fortified variants aligned to evolving dietary preferences
Temperature
- Shelf-stable UHT/aseptic products typically move and store at ambient temperatures when packaging integrity is maintained
- Refrigerated protein drinks require uninterrupted cold-chain handling to manage microbiological risk and quality deterioration, and should be refrigerated after opening
Shelf Life
- Shelf-life is primarily determined by processing method (aseptic/UHT vs refrigerated pasteurized), packaging barrier performance, and formulation stability (protein precipitation and flavor stability over time)
- Opened packages generally require refrigeration and rapid consumption to reduce spoilage risk
Risks
Food Safety And Adulteration HighProtein drinks concentrate compliance exposure across ingredients (protein powders, flavors, sweeteners) and finished-product processing; contamination events (pathogens in ingredients, post-process contamination, or process failures) and economically motivated adulteration can trigger rapid cross-border recalls, import holds, and severe brand damage.Implement robust HACCP with validated thermal processes (where applicable), supplier qualification and testing for high-risk ingredients, strong allergen management, and end-to-end traceability/lot control.
Regulatory Compliance MediumRegulatory classification and allowable labeling differ across jurisdictions (food vs “supplement-like” positioning; nutrition/health claims; fortification rules; additive permissions), creating reformulation and relabeling costs and potential border rejections.Design labels and formulations to meet Codex-aligned principles where feasible, maintain jurisdiction-specific label libraries, and pre-validate claims with legal/regulatory review in priority markets.
Ingredient Cost Volatility MediumKey inputs (notably dairy proteins and some plant protein isolates) can experience price and availability swings tied to broader commodity cycles, affecting margins and contract pricing for globally distributed RTD products.Dual-source protein systems, qualify substitute proteins/blends, use indexed contracts where possible, and maintain reformulation-ready specifications.
Quality Stability MediumProtein beverages are prone to instability (sedimentation, phase separation, viscosity drift, flavor degradation) over distribution time, and thermal processing can exacerbate aggregation if formulations are not heat-stable.Use stability testing under realistic distribution conditions, validate homogenization/heat-treatment parameters, and control pH/mineral balance with appropriate stabilizer systems permitted by target-market regulations.
Sustainability
- GHG footprint and land/water impacts linked to upstream protein sources (notably dairy-based proteins) can drive buyer ESG scrutiny and sourcing requirements
- Single-serve packaging waste and evolving extended producer responsibility (EPR) rules can increase compliance costs and accelerate packaging redesign needs
Labor & Social
- Claims integrity and consumer protection risk: protein, health, and performance claims can face heightened scrutiny, especially where products are marketed adjacent to supplements and weight-management use cases
- Equity/access considerations in medical/clinical nutrition use cases where affordability and supply continuity can affect vulnerable consumers
FAQ
What are the most common protein sources used in protein drinks?Globally, protein drinks most commonly use dairy proteins (such as whey or milk proteins) and/or plant proteins (such as soy or pea). The chosen source affects allergen profile, taste/texture behavior, and how well the product tolerates heat processing like UHT.
Why are some protein drinks shelf-stable while others require refrigeration?Shelf-stable products are typically made using UHT processing and aseptic packaging so they can be stored and shipped at ambient temperatures if package integrity is maintained. Refrigerated products generally rely on pasteurization and must keep cold-chain integrity to manage microbiological risk and preserve quality.
What are the key quality risks buyers watch for in RTD protein drinks?Key risks include microbiological safety, allergen control, and physical stability issues such as sedimentation or phase separation. Buyers also focus on label-claim alignment (declared protein per serving, fortification) and consistent sensory performance across shelf life.
Sources
Protein Drink Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Protein Drink market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
All country market pages: Italy, Poland, United Kingdom, South Korea, Denmark, Canada, Ireland, Australia, Spain, Hong Kong, Thailand, Belgium, Philippines, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Costa Rica, Vietnam, Czechia, Japan, United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, Switzerland, India, Indonesia, Sweden, Brazil, Hungary, Mexico, Romania, Slovakia, Guatemala, Israel, Slovenia, Greece, Norway, Lithuania, Portugal, Egypt, Bulgaria, Colombia, Honduras, South Africa, Croatia, Ukraine, Pakistan, Luxembourg, Peru, Jordan, Myanmar [Burma], Bahrain, Finland, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Bhutan, Botswana, Belarus, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Laos, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Latvia, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Nepal, Oman, Panama, Puerto Rico, Paraguay, Qatar, Serbia, Russia, Senegal, El Salvador, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Taiwan, Tanzania, Uganda, Uruguay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Raw materials: Milk Protein Concentrate, Salt
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