Vegan Chicken Nuggets Market

Global Vegan Chicken Nuggets Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Source (Soy, Pea, Wheat, and Others), and by Distribution Channel (Online and Offline) Forecast Period (2021-2027)
    Update Available - Forecast 2024-2030   

Published: Jul 2023 | Report Code: OMR2025475 | Category : Food & Beverage | Delivery Format: /

The global vegan chicken nuggets market is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR of 12.5% during the forecast period. People are more aware and concerned about their health and due to increasing awareness about health concern there is decrease in consumption of non-vegetarian food items and people are switching to vegan plant-based products. Modernization and change lifestyle is considered to be the anoth driver for the growth of vegan market. Several key market players are introducing the range of plant-based vegan chicken nuggets. For instance, in march 2019, McDonald launched vegan chicken nuggets in Norway. The McVegan nuggets are made-up of mashed potato, carrots, onion, corn, chickpeas and coated with fresh bread crumps and fried until crispy. The McVegan nuggets looks similar like regular chicken nuggets. 

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Global Vegan Chicken Nuggets Market

Due to COVID-19 pandemic people avoided eating non-veg food items and adopted vegan eating habits. Consumers have also stopped consuming animal-based food products due to the fear of COVID-19 infection. As a result of which, huge number of population across the globe, have been shifted to plant based products, which has significantly increased thedemand for vegan chicken nuggtes has been increased.

Segmental Outlook 

The global vegan chicken nuggets market is segmented based on the source and distribution channel. Based on the source, the market is segmented into soy, pea, wheat, and others. Based on the distribution, the market is sub-segmented into the online and offliine. The above mentioned segments can be customized as per the requirements.

Global Vegan Chicken Nuggets  Market Share by Source, 2020 (%)

Global Vegan Chicken Nuggets Market Share by Source

The Soy Segment Holds the Major Share in the Global Vegan Chicken Nuggets Market

By source the soy-based protein segment holds the prominent share in global vegan chicken nugget market. The soy based-protein is the main ingredients used in the production of plant-based vegan chicken nuggets, as itdecreases the environmental damage caused due to animal agriculture products. The soy is high in protein and also looks like meat which creates the similar texture as the regular chicken nugget. Thus, several food & beverage market giants are developing soy-based vegan chicken nuggets catering to expand customer base. For instance, in October 2019, MorningStar Farms owned by the Kellogg Company, introduced new products of vegan chicken nuggets made of soy protein and also available in BBQ flavors. Additionally, other food giants such as Boca Foods also uses soy protein in the manufacturing of vegan food items.

Regional Outlooks

The global vegan chicken nuggets market is further segmented based on geography including North America (the US, and Canada), Europe (Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and Others), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Others), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America).  The market can be analyzed for particular region or country level as per the requirement.

Global Vegan Chicken Nuggets  Market Growth, by Region 2021-2027

Global Vegan Chicken Nuggets  Market Growth, by Region

The Europe Region is Expected to Hold Considerable Market Share in the Global Vegan Chicken Nuggets 

Europe is expected to hold the considerable market share in vegan chicken nuggets market globally. The population of the region are choosing plant-based products over animal-based. The increasing awareness and changing trend of shifting diet from animal based to plant based resulted in increasing demand for vegan products during the forecast period. Furthermore, several market food giants are inclined towards launching new plant based products in order to cater mass customer base. For instance, European company Heura has launched plant-based chicken nuggets in July 2021.

Market Players Outlook

The major companies serving the global vegan chicken nuggets market include IMPOSSIBLE FOODS INC., Conagra Brands, Inc., Alpha Foods, Kellogg Company, and others. The market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies including mergers & acquisitions, collaborations, funding, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, Beyond Meat launched Beyond Chicken Tenders, a plant-based chicken in September 2021 across North America, at Panda Express and A&W Canada. Additionaly, Blue Tribe Foods launched plant-based ‘chicken’ nuggets in February 2021. Blue tribe foods maintain the same taste, texture, and look of real chicken nuggets in the plant-based chicken nuggets. 

The Report Covers

    • Market value data analysis of 2020 and forecast to 2027.

    • Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.

    • Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.

    • Key companies operating in the global vegan chicken nuggets market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, and relevant news is also available in the report.

    • Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.

    • Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.

    • Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.

1. Report Summary

Current Industry Analysis and Growth Potential Outlook

Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Vegan Chicken Nuggets Market

Recovery Scenario of Global Vegan Chicken Nuggets Market

1.1. Research Methods and Tools

1.2. Market Breakdown

1.2.1. By Segments

1.2.2. BY Region

2. Market Overview and Insights

2.1. Scope of the Report

2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends

2.2.1. Key Findings

2.2.2. Recommendations

2.2.3. Conclusion

3. Competitive Landscape

3.1. Key Company Analysis

3.1.1. Overview

3.1.2. Financial Analysis 

3.1.3. SWOT Analysis

3.1.4. Recent Developments

3.2. Key Strategy Analysis

3.3. Impact of Covid-19 on Key Players

4. Market Segmentation

4.1. Global Vegan Chicken Nuggets Market by Source

4.1.1. Soy

4.1.2. Pea

4.1.3. Wheat

4.1.4. Others (Canola protein and Fava-Bean)

4.2. Global Vegan Chicken Nuggets Market by Distribution Channel

4.2.1. Online

4.2.2. Offline

5. Regional Analysis

5.1. North America

5.1.1. United States

5.1.2. Canada

5.2. Europe

5.2.1. UK

5.2.2. Germany

5.2.3. Italy

5.2.4. Spain

5.2.5. France

5.2.6. Rest of Europe 

5.3. Asia-Pacific

5.3.1. China

5.3.2. India

5.3.3. Japan

5.3.4. South Korea

5.3.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific 

5.4. Rest of the World

6. Company Profiles 

6.1. Alpha Foods

6.2. ATLAS MONROE

6.3. Beyond Meat, Inc.

6.4. Burger King

6.5. Conagra Brands, Inc.

6.6. Daring Foods Inc.

6.7. Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods, Inc.

6.8. Hain-Celestial Canada, ULC

6.9. IMPOSSIBLE FOODS INC.

6.10. Kellogg Company

6.11. Kraft Heinz Company

6.12. Meatless Farm Ltd.

6.13. Planterra Foods

6.14. Quorn Foods

6.15. Simulate

6.16. Trader Joe’s

6.17. The Jackfruit Company

6.18. Wegmans

6.19. Whole Foods 365

1. GLOBAL VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY SOURCE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

2. GLOBAL VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS OF SOY MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

3. GLOBAL VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS OF PEA MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

4. GLOBAL VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS OF WHEAT MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

5. GLOBAL VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS OF OTHER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

6. GLOBAL VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

7. GLOBAL ONLINE VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

8. GLOBAL OFFLINE VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

9. GLOBAL VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

10. NORTH AMERICAN VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

11. NORTH AMERICAN VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY SOURCE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

12. NORTH AMERICAN VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

13. EUROPEAN VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS  MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

14. EUROPEAN VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY SOURCE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

15. EUROPEAN VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

16. ASIA-PACIFIC VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

17. ASIA-PACIFIC VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY SOURCE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

18. ASIA-PACIFIC VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

19. REST OF THE WORLD VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

20. REST OF THE WORLD VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY SOURCE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

21. REST OF THE WORLD VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)


1. IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON GLOBAL VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS  MARKET, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

2. IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON GLOBAL VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS  MARKET BY SEGMENT, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

3. RECOVERY OF GLOBAL VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS  MARKET, 2021-2027 (%)

4. GLOBAL VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS  MARKET SHARE BY SOURCE, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

5. GLOBAL VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS OF SOY MARKET REGION BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

6. GLOBAL VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS OF PEA MARKET REGION BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

7. GLOBAL VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS OF WHEAT MARKET REGION BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020 VA 2027 (%)

8. GLOBAL VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS OF OTHER MARKET REGION BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

9. GLOBAL VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS  MARKET SHARE BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

10. GLOBAL ONLINE VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS MARKET REGION BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

11. GLOBAL OFFLINE VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS MARKET REGION BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

12. GLOBAL VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS  MARKET SHARE BY GEOGRAPHY, 2020 VS 2027 (%)

13. US VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS  MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

14. CANADA VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS  MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

15. UK VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS  MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

16. FRANCE VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS  MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

17. GERMANY VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS  MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

18. ITALY VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS  MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

19. SPAIN VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS  MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

20. REST OF EUROPE VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS  MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

21. INDIA VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS  MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

22. CHINA VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS  MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

23. JAPAN VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS  MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

24. SOUTH KOREA VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS  MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

25. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS  MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)

26. REST OF THE WORLD VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS  MARKET SIZE, 2020-2027 ($ MILLION)