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Pea protein isolate is classified under HS Code 3504.00. This falls under Chapter 35: Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes, specifically Heading 3504 (Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives n.e.c. or included; hide powder, whether or not chromed), under subheading: Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives n.e.c. or included, hide powder, whether or not chromed.
* The data below is specific to the HS code, not the ingredient.
Suppliers
780
Across 55 countries
Shipments
11,765
from 2015 to 2026
Total weight
269.7M kg
26,151 TEU · standard 20-foot container units
Last shipment
6 months ago
Last updated at Feb 25, 2026
Growth
↑ 50%
Trade under 3504.00 has increased by 50% over the past 6 months
Trade activity under HS 3504 shows a large, active protein supply chain with 780 suppliers, 11,765 shipments, and roughly 270 million kg moved since 2015. The growth score of 50.2 indicates stable, moderate expansion over the recent 180-day period. This suggests a mature but still growing market for protein substances broadly. For pea protein isolate specifically, the signal is indirect because the HS code covers many protein types. The presence of major protein manufacturers like Roquette and Cosucra, who are known pea protein players, adds relevance, but the data cannot confirm pea-protein-only volumes.
HS 3504 covers peptones, other protein substances and derivatives not elsewhere specified, and hide powder. This is a broad category that includes gelatins, caseins, and various protein isolates and hydrolysates. The classification does not distinguish pea protein isolate from other proteins, so all trade metrics reflect a mixed protein category. The match confidence is 0.85, indicating reasonable but not certain alignment with pea protein isolate. Therefore, any supplier or shipment count under this code should be treated as protein-category activity, not pea-protein-specific evidence.
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The supplier landscape appears moderately concentrated at the top but fragmented overall. The top suppliers by shipment count include Roquette Freres (461), Cosucra Group (415), and Dezhou Ruikang (302), indicating a few high-volume players. However, 780 total suppliers across 55 countries suggest many smaller participants. This mix implies a competitive market with established leaders and numerous niche or regional suppliers. For pea protein isolate specifically, the presence of known manufacturers like Roquette and Cosucra is notable, but the data does not confirm their pea-protein share within the broader protein category.
Key supply risks include over-reliance on a broad HS code that mixes protein types, making it difficult to assess true pea protein availability. The presence of gelatin and casein specialists like Rousselot and Nitta Gelatin under the same code means some suppliers may not be relevant for pea protein. Additionally, the data includes logistics providers, so supplier counts may overstate actual manufacturing capacity. Further diligence should verify product-specific shipments, confirm manufacturer status, and assess regional concentration, particularly in Belgium and China, to mitigate supply chain assumptions.
The most relevant sourcing geographies are Belgium, China, Australia, Brazil, and the Netherlands, which together account for the majority of shipments and weight. Belgium leads in shipment volume with 1,876 shipments and 52.6 million kg, while Australia shows high weight per shipment, suggesting bulk protein trade. China has the largest supplier count at 219, indicating a fragmented supply base. These lanes point to Europe and Asia as primary origins, with North America appearing as a smaller but present source. The data does not specify destination countries, so import lanes cannot be fully characterized.
By shipment count
Brazil
2,590 shipments
39 suppliers
35.5M kg total weight
Belgium
1,876 shipments
43 suppliers
52.6M kg total weight
China
1,666 shipments
219 suppliers
31.3M kg total weight
Australia
963 shipments
19 suppliers
48.5M kg total weight
South Korea
764 shipments
20 suppliers
14.7M kg total weight
Germany
437 shipments
39 suppliers
11.4M kg total weight
Spain
416 shipments
44 suppliers
9.4M kg total weight
Netherlands
383 shipments
37 suppliers
11.3M kg total weight
United Kingdom
342 shipments
25 suppliers
3.9M kg total weight
India
325 shipments
36 suppliers
8.7M kg total weight