Soy Flour Market Report 2026

The soy flour market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.36 billion in 2025 to $3.54 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of soybean cultivation, rising demand for protein-rich food products, growth of bakery and confectionery applications, increasing use of soy-based ingredients, advancements in soy processing technologies.

The soy flour market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.49 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of plant-based diets, rising demand for meat substitutes, expansion of functional and fortified foods, growing focus on sustainable protein sources, increasing innovation in soy-based food formulations. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for plant-based protein ingredients, rising use of soy flour in gluten-free products, growing adoption in meat alternative formulations, expansion of organic and non-gmo soy flour, enhanced focus on nutritional fortification.

The growing health consciousness is expected to propel the growth of the soy flour market going forward. Health consciousness reflects the extent to which individuals actively prioritize physical and mental well-being through informed dietary choices. Soy flour is a versatile, nutrient-rich ingredient that supports health by helping lower cholesterol levels, reduce blood pressure, and decrease the risk of heart disease. For instance, in May 2023, according to the International Food Information Council (IFIC), a US-based nonprofit organization, 43% of consumers in 2023 aimed to lose weight, up from 34% in 2022, while 39% sought to improve physical appearance and 39% wanted more energy, both increasing from 31%. Therefore, rising health consciousness is driving the growth of the soy flour market.

Major companies operating in the Soy Flour market are focusing on innovative solutions such as high-protein, plant-derived ingredients to meet growing demand for sustainable and alternative protein sources. High-protein plant-derived ingredients are concentrated protein sources extracted from plants such as soy, peas, rice, and lentils, used to enhance nutritional value while offering animal-free alternatives. For example, in February 2024, Amfora, a US-based food technology company, launched its first generation of plant-protein products developed using advanced breeding techniques to improve protein content and functionality, enabling applications across meat alternatives, dairy-free products, and high-protein snacks.

In February 2024, White River Soy Processing, a US-based producer of soy-based ingredients, acquired Benson Hill Ingredients for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, White River Soy Processing aims to expand its food-grade and plant-based protein portfolio, strengthen its position in the alternative protein market, and enhance production capabilities and operational efficiency. Benson Hill Ingredients is a US-based company specializing in plant-derived protein and specialty ingredient solutions for food and beverage applications.

Major companies operating in the soy flour market are Archer Daniels Midland Company, Devansoy Inc., Sakthi Soyas Limited, Foodchem International Corporations, Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, CHS Inc., Sonic Biochem Extraction Pvt. Ltd., Kerry Group, Ruitenberg Ingredients BV., BIC Ingredients B.V., Sun Nutrafoods, Cargill Incorporated, Bunge Limited, The Scoular Company, Fuji Oil Co. Ltd., SunOpta Inc., SOJAPROTEIN, Ingredion Incorporated, Burcon NutraScience Corporation, Ag Processing Inc., Euroduna Food Ingredients GmbH, The Nisshin OilliO Group Ltd., Natural Products Inc.

North America was the largest region in the soy flour market in 2025. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global soy flour market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the soy flour market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the soy flour market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The soy flour market consists of sales of full-fat and low-fat soy flour, soy protein concentrate, and soy protein isolate. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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