The global alternative protein market is growing at a rate of 10-11% annually, with a projected worth of $34-37 billion by 2029. In Russia, the market is growing by 5% per year, with soy, corn, and wheat proteins making up over 97% of total consumption. Despite import dependence, the share of imports has been decreasing, dropping to 13% by 2023. Investment in pea processing is on the rise, with significant projects planned by Yubileiny Group of Companies and ResursInvest-Development, and EFKO Group already producing 'vegetable meat' products.