Market overview
The global mycoprotein & mycelium ingredients market is worth USD 479 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 1.9 bn by 2036, growing at a 15.0% CAGR. United Kingdom is the largest country market and Mycoprotein meat alternatives is the largest by product segment.
| Scope | Fungal protein from fermented mycoprotein and cultured mycelium, sold as finished meat alternatives and as food ingredients. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage |
| Value 2025 | USD 420 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 479 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 1.9 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 15.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 59,578 tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 253,415 tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 8,037 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Mycoprotein & Mycelium Ingredients market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 479 mn |
| 2027 | USD 551 mn |
| 2028 | USD 633 mn |
| 2029 | USD 728 mn |
| 2030 | USD 837 mn |
| 2031 | USD 963 mn |
| 2032 | USD 1.1 bn |
| 2033 | USD 1.3 bn |
| 2034 | USD 1.5 bn |
| 2035 | USD 1.7 bn |
| 2036 | USD 1.9 bn |
Mycoprotein & Mycelium Ingredients market segmentation
By product
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mycoprotein meat alternatives | 62.0% | 47.4% | USD 297 mn | 11.9% |
| Whole-cut mycelium products | 16.0% | 28.8% | USD 77 mn | 21.9% |
| Mycelium and mycoprotein ingredients | 22.0% | 23.9% | USD 105 mn | 15.9% |
By channel
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 58.0% | 53.7% | USD 278 mn | 14.1% |
| Foodservice | 18.0% | 19.8% | USD 86 mn | 16.1% |
| Food manufacturing | 24.0% | 26.4% | USD 115 mn | 16.1% |
By organism
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusarium venenatum | 36.0% | 31.0% | USD 172 mn | 13.3% |
| Neurospora and Aspergillus species | 24.0% | 26.0% | USD 115 mn | 15.9% |
| Mushroom mycelium | 21.0% | 24.0% | USD 101 mn | 16.6% |
| Other filamentous fungi | 19.0% | 19.0% | USD 91 mn | 15.0% |
By production method
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submerged liquid fermentation | 54.0% | 49.0% | USD 259 mn | 13.9% |
| Solid-state cultivation | 33.0% | 37.0% | USD 158 mn | 16.3% |
| Hybrid with plant or cultured proteins | 13.0% | 14.0% | USD 62 mn | 15.9% |
By meat style
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken-style | 34.0% | 33.0% | USD 163 mn | 14.7% |
| Beef-style | 27.0% | 27.0% | USD 129 mn | 15.0% |
| Bacon, pork and sausage | 19.0% | 20.0% | USD 91 mn | 15.6% |
| Seafood and deli | 20.0% | 20.0% | USD 96 mn | 15.0% |
Top 25 countries for mycoprotein & mycelium ingredients by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 84.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 94.6%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Kingdom | USD 163 mn | 34.0% | USD 476 mn | 11.3% |
| 2 | United States | USD 105 mn | 22.0% | USD 569 mn | 18.4% |
| 3 | Germany | USD 34 mn | 7.0% | USD 153 mn | 16.4% |
| 4 | Netherlands | USD 19 mn | 4.0% | USD 74 mn | 14.4% |
| 5 | France | USD 19 mn | 4.0% | USD 79 mn | 15.3% |
| 6 | Australia | USD 19 mn | 4.0% | USD 79 mn | 15.3% |
| 7 | Canada | USD 14 mn | 3.0% | USD 72 mn | 17.4% |
| 8 | Ireland | USD 9.6 mn | 2.0% | USD 33 mn | 13.2% |
| 9 | Sweden | USD 9.6 mn | 2.0% | USD 41 mn | 15.6% |
| 10 | Italy | USD 9.6 mn | 2.0% | USD 41 mn | 15.6% |
| 11 | Spain | USD 9.6 mn | 2.0% | USD 41 mn | 15.6% |
| 12 | Belgium | USD 6.5 mn | 1.4% | USD 27 mn | 15.5% |
| 13 | Denmark | USD 5.0 mn | 1.0% | USD 21 mn | 15.4% |
| 14 | Norway | USD 4.1 mn | 0.9% | USD 17 mn | 15.4% |
| 15 | Finland | USD 3.5 mn | 0.7% | USD 15 mn | 15.5% |
| 16 | Switzerland | USD 3.1 mn | 0.7% | USD 13 mn | 15.3% |
| 17 | Singapore | USD 2.8 mn | 0.6% | USD 13 mn | 17.0% |
| 18 | Israel | USD 2.5 mn | 0.5% | USD 11 mn | 15.4% |
| 19 | Japan | USD 2.4 mn | 0.5% | USD 9.9 mn | 15.5% |
| 20 | China | USD 2.1 mn | 0.5% | USD 10 mn | 16.9% |
| 21 | Brazil | USD 2.0 mn | 0.4% | USD 9.7 mn | 17.0% |
| 22 | South Korea | USD 1.9 mn | 0.4% | USD 7.9 mn | 15.6% |
| 23 | Poland | USD 1.8 mn | 0.4% | USD 7.5 mn | 15.6% |
| 24 | Austria | USD 1.7 mn | 0.3% | USD 7.2 mn | 15.6% |
| 25 | New Zealand | USD 1.6 mn | 0.3% | USD 6.8 mn | 15.3% |
| Rest of world | USD 26 mn | 5.4% | USD 102 mn | 14.6% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Quorn Foods
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- ENOUGH
- Nature's Fynd
- MycoTechnology
- Infinite Roots
- Meati Foods
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- The Better Meat Co
- MyForest Foods
- Prime Roots
- Ecovative Design
- Libre Foods
- Mush Foods
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the mycoprotein & mycelium ingredients market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 15.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by product, by channel, by organism, by production method, by meat style. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the mycoprotein & mycelium ingredients market?
The global mycoprotein & mycelium ingredients market is estimated at USD 420 mn in 2025 and USD 479 mn in 2026.
How fast will the mycoprotein & mycelium ingredients market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 1.9 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 15.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 1.5 bn.
Which country is the largest market for mycoprotein & mycelium ingredients?
United Kingdom is the largest market by revenue at USD 163 mn in 2026, 34.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 63.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, United States is growing fastest at 18.4% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which mycoprotein & mycelium ingredients segment is largest?
In the by product split, Mycoprotein meat alternatives is the largest segment with 62.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading mycoprotein & mycelium ingredients companies?
Global leaders include Quorn Foods.
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