Organic Soymeal Market Size, Share, Growth and Industry analysis, By Type (Full-Fat Soymeal, Defatted Soymeal), By Application (Human Food, Animal Feed) and Regional Forecast to 2034

Last Updated: 25 July 2025
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ORGANIC SOYMEAL MARKET OVERVIEW

The global organic soymeal market size was valued at USD 0.525 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 1.43 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 11.78% from 2025 to 2034.

The United States Organic Soymeal Market size is projected at USD 0.1639 Billion in 2025, the Europe Organic Soymeal Market size is projected at USD 0.1506 Billion in 2025, and the China Organic Soymeal Market size is projected at USD 0.1461 Billion in 2025.

Organic Soymeal is derived from soybeans after removing the oil. People have become more aware of the nutritional benefits of soybean meal hence consumption has increased as it contains lot of protein. The health benefits that soybean meal concentrate provides when used in animal feeds are appreciated by livestock, aquaculture producers which is expected to boost the growth of the soymeal market during the forecast period.

The market is segmented into Full-Fat Soymeal and Defatted Soymeal. Full-Fat Soymeal is a high-protein organic meal that can be used as an ingredient for human food and animal feed uses. Full-Fat Soymeal is a type of soy product that has been ground to a powder. It can also be used as a replacement for dairy foods. Defatted soymeal is a meal produced by removing most of the oil from defatted soybeans through deport process. On the basis of market segmentation, the market is segmented by application into food and beverages, animal feed, others. Organic soybean is grown following organic farming standards, preserving their natural composition as it is high in nutritional value. Organic soymeal is high in demand in animal feed, food business hence government regulations include using organically seed for irrigation, not synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. The animal feed industry segment held the highest revenue share in the soybean meal market.

Organic food consumption is growing rapidly worldwide in the form of oil, meal, protein, and other products. It can be used in cooking like packaged foods and tofu. It can also be used to replace dairy products due to their nutritional content and usefulness in cooking uses. Vegan diets, vegetarian soy foods, dairy replacement products, and meat equivalents are uses of organic soymeal. Miscellaneous uses of soymeal and high availability allover worldwide are major motivating factor of organic soymeal market. The presence of more health-conscious people in the region are rising due to incidence of cardiovascular diseases, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol levels, and high blood pressure hence the trend of consuming more organic and natural food is increasing to maintain healthy lifestyle. Thus they are more motivated towards consumption of foods that are plant based protein. Since soybeans are used in the production of biodiesel there has been a rise in the demand for biodiesel globally as a major replacement for conservative diesel and gas.

ORGANIC SOYMEAL MARKET KEY FINDINGS

  • Market Size and Growth: Valued at USD 0.525 billion in 2025, expected to reach USD 1.43 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR 11.78%
  • Key Market Driver: Animal feed demand dominates, accounting for 71.33% of 2024 organic soymeal usage, while defatted soymeal captured 65% of type share.
  • Major Market Restraint: China targets reducing soymeal inclusion from 13% to 10% by 2030, pressuring global organic supply chains and profitability growth plans.
  • Emerging Trends: Defatted soymeal held 65%, full-fat 35%, while Asia-Pacific conventional soybean meal held 38.2% share, signalling sourcing pivots toward organic certification.
  • Regional Leadership: North America captured 32.4% in 2023; MEA 6.5%; South America 13.6%; Asia-Pacific drives conventional 38.2% share, influencing organic trade flows. 
  • Competitive Landscape: Animal feed commanded 70% share; defatted soymeal 65% share; North America's 32.4% regional share concentrates bargaining power among integrated manufacturers.
  • Market Segmentation: Defatted soymeal comprises 65%, full-fat 35%; animal feed commands 71.33%, human food 28.67%; feed segment dominance underscores protein-density preference globally. 
  • Recent Development: EU imports 96% of soybeans; China cutting soymeal inclusion to 10% from 13% reshapes protein sourcing strategies and certification priorities. 

COVID-19 IMPACT

 various government regulation hampered market growth during lockdown

The production of organic soymeal hampered in several nations due to government regulations. As numerous people losing their jobs most people were unable to afford expensive food products thus demand for organic soymeal was lesser during the pandemic.

LATEST TRENDS

Consumption of organic food enriching healthy lifestyle to propel market growth

The international organic soymeal industry has promoted several new trends and opportunities. Vendors are focusing on partnerships with local traders and department stores since they know the market forces of demand and supply. Due to increase in demand for organic chicken the demand for organic based soybean is increasing among feed manufactures to produce organic chicken. Hence trend for consuming organic and natural food is increasing due to many health issues. Since soybeans are used in the production of biodiesel there has been a rise in the demand for biodiesel globally as a major replacement for conservative diesel and gas. Thus this served as driving factor in the organic soymeal market.

  • According to the European Commission (as cited by the European Parliament, 2024), EU imports of organic oil cakes (used entirely for feed) reached 223,000 tonnes in 2022, up 6.8% from 2021; China supplied 53.9% and India 31.1% of these imports.
  • According to IFOAM–Organics International and FiBL, global certified organic farmland grew by 2.5 million hectares in 2023 to ~99 million hectares, while organic food sales reached ~€136 billion in 2023—expanding the upstream demand for certified organic feed ingredients like soymeal.
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ORGANIC SOYMEAL MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type Analysis

Depending on organic soymeal market given Full-Fat Soymeal, Defatted Soymeal.

By Application Analysis

According to application, the market can be segmented into Human Food, Animal Feed.

DRIVING FACTORS

Increase in high protein and chemical free commodity to improve growth

Increasing demand for high protein and chemical free farmed commodities is facilitating the market growth of organic soymeal market in worldwide platform. High nutritional value of organic soymeal and major application as a protein supplement due to high protein content is likely to drive the universal organic soymeal market over the forecast period. High demand for defatted soybean meal is predicted to further push the growth of organic soymeal market.

  • According to the European Commission’s Farm to Fork Strategy (reported in the European Parliament 2024 study), the EU targets a 20% reduction in fertiliser use by 2030—a shift that structurally supports demand for organic (and thus organic soymeal-based) feed systems.
  • According to USDA’s July 2025 WASDE, projected U.S. soybean meal production for 2025/26 was raised by 1.2 million short tons, signalling more protein meal availability that can ease pressure on organic soymeal supply chains

Growing need for animal feed to drive growth in the market

The animal feed sector places the largest demand on soymeal. Daily feeding of soymeal is necessary for dairy animals like cows & buffalo as it increases their ability to produce milk. Governments are concentrating on developing beneficial regulations & standards to promote the product. The demand for organic meat products in the worldwide meat market is growing at a promptly and for producing organic meat there is obligation of feeding organic feed and pet food for animals.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Price instability to deplete the market

Due to Irregularity in climate change crops are affected because of critical and uneven rainfall patterns which creates direct impact on the production of organic soymeal. Hence, the major challenges for organic soymeal market is price instability of soybean due to climatic changes.

  • According to the European Commission (via the European Parliament, 2024), Togo supplied 63% of the EU’s 192,000 tonnes of organic soybean imports in 2022, and China 53.9% plus India 31.1% together supplied 85% of organic oil cake imports—creating a concentration risk for organic soymeal users.
  • According to USDA’s new Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards, producers have 1 year to comply with stricter outdoor access and stocking-density rules—raising short‑term compliance and certification costs for downstream buyers of organic soymeal.

ORGANIC SOYMEAL MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Asia Pacific to dominate the market growth owing to the rising knowledge of nutrition

Asia-Pacific dominated the market with the largest soymeal market share during the forecast period. The demand for organic soymeal is increasing at a rapid growth owing to increased knowledge of various nutritional demand. The presence of more health-conscious people in the region are rising due to incidence of cardiovascular diseases, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol levels, and high blood pressure hence the trend of consuming more organic and natural food is increasing to maintain healthy lifestyle. Thus they are more motivated towards consumption of foods that are plant based protein.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Key Players Focus on New technology to drive growth

The implementation of new technologies and innovative solutions will drive the market's revenue generation and increase its market share. Increasing demand for high-protein chemical-free agricultural commodities is facilitating the growth of soymeal market as demand for animal feed increases worldwide and more people are becoming aware of the benefits of organic foods, there has been an increase in demand for organic soybeans which will drive the market growth.

  • According to USDA (reported by The Wall Street Journal), Brazil’s soybean crop was put at 155 million tonnes in 2023/24, ensuring a very large conventional base from which certified organic soybeans/soymeal can be segregated—supporting Brazilian organic processors such as AFG Brasil with raw‑material availability.
  • According to the European Commission (via the European Parliament, 2024), India supplied 31.1% of the EU’s 223,000‑tonne organic oil cake imports in 2022, positioning Indian processors like Soni Soya Products to defend and expand a ~69,000‑tonne foothold in Europe’s organic feed market.

List of Top Organic Soymeal Companies

  •  AFG Brasil
  • Soni Soya Products
  • Tyson Foods
  • Perdue Farms
  • Sapthsathi Organic Agriculture Project
  • Pilgrim's Pride
  • Grain Millers

REPORT COVERAGE

As per the report the worldwide market for organic soymeal has been witnessing continued demand during the forecast period owing to rising population of consumers adopting organic and healthy food consumption trends. Report covers the market scene and its growth prospects over the coming years. Key players, major collaborations, merger & acquisitions along with trending innovation and business policies are appraised in the report. The report indicates the region that is expected to witness the fastest growth as well as to dominate the market.

Organic Soymeal Market Report Scope & Segmentation

Attributes Details

Market Size Value In

US$ 0.525 Billion in 2025

Market Size Value By

US$ 1.43 Billion by 2034

Growth Rate

CAGR of 11.78% from 2025 to 2034

Forecast Period

2025-2034

Base Year

2024

Historical Data Available

Yes

Regional Scope

Global

Segments Covered

By Type

  • Full-Fat Soymeal
  • Defatted Soymeal

By Application

  • Food Industry
  • Feed Industry

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