Soya Flour Market Size, Share, Growth and Industry Analysis By Type (Full-fat, Defatted), By Application (Bakery Products, Dried Milk, Meat Analogues, Health Products, And, Others), Regional Insights and Forecast From 2025 To 2034

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SOYA FLOUR MARKET OVERVIEW

The global soya flour market size is projected at USD 0.13 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to reach USD 0.18 billion by 2034, registering a CAGR of 3.68% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2034.

The United States Soya Flour market size is projected at USD 0.038 billion in 2025, the Europe Soya Flour market size is projected at USD 0.036 billion in 2025, and the China Soya Flour market size is projected at USD 0.032 billion in 2025.

Soya flour is a fine powder that is obtained from grinding soyabeans that are roasted. Soya flour is high in nutritional value and when it is added to baked items it improves the taste as well as the health benefits of consuming it. Soya flour is a very rich source of protein and also has the ability to enhance the texture via lipid oxidation.

A lot of developments are being seen in the global soya flour market. The increasing demand for this product is widening the market scope. People going vegan and opting for gluten free food products like soya flour is a new development in the recent days. This is identified as the latest trend in the market currently.

Key players in the market have taken a step further to increase their investments and fundings, especially in this industry. A few factors have favored the growth of the market. Soya flour has excellent health benefits and can heal a lot of health problems. Consumption of soya flour will also tremendously help in reducing the symptoms of menopause. These act as the factors driving the market growth.

KEY FINDINGS

COVID-19 IMPACT

Rise in Demand for Nutritious Food During the Pandemic Increased the Market Share

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with the market experiencing lower-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The spike in CAGR is attributable to the market's growth and demand returning to pre-pandemic levels once the pandemic is over.

Health was the major concern during the pandemic of COVID-19. Along with the decline in the demand and sales of many markets the number of people suffering from infections increased drastically during that period. The weak immune system of people was the main reason for the sudden infection caused by the corona virus.

Therefore, people shifted their entire focus on improving and increasing their immune system to protect themselves from the disease. As a result, there was a sudden spike in the consumption of health food products like fruits, vegetables, and soya flour. This helped in increasing the global soya flour market growth during the period of pandemic.

LATEST TRENDS

Increasing Demand for Vegan and Gluten Free Products to Increase the Market Growth

Growing health awareness among people to take proper care of their health is an important factor that has propelled the global soya flour market share. People are changing their preferences and are opting for healthier options like vegan, and, gluten free products.

Soya flour is a very important source of gluten free product. Rather than using white flour which is a major source of gluten and carbohydrate soya flour can be used as a substitute. It not only acts as a better substitute but also provides a lot of proteins. People going vegan and opting for gluten free food products like soya flour is a new development in the recent days.

• According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), domestic usage of soy-based products in food manufacturing increased by 16.7% between 2021 and 2023, with soy flour accounting for nearly 9.3% of total soy-based food ingredients used in baked goods and meat alternatives.

• As per data from the European Commission’s Food Safety Authority, over 47% of consumers in the EU actively seek non-GMO soy-based products. This has led to a 19% increase in non-GMO soya flour imports in Europe between 2022 and 2024, driven by clean-label preferences.

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SOYA FLOUR MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

The market can be divided on the basis of type into the following segments:

Full-fat, Defatted. The full-fat soya flour segment is anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period.

By Application

Based on application, the market share is bifurcated into the following segments:

Bakery Products, Dried Milk, Meat Analogues, Health Products, and, Others. The bakery products segment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period.

DRIVING FACTORS

The Reduced Risk of Heart Diseases from Consumption of Soya Flour to Amplify Market Growth

Soya flour has excellent health benefits and can heal a lot of health problems. It is an excellent source of iron, calcium, protein, and, vitamin B. Apart from providing heath it can also add a good texture and a tasty flavor to the food products. 

The major benefit of consuming soya flour is that it reduces the risk of heart diseases. In the year 1999, the FDA confirmed that the usage of soya flour reduced the risk of coronary diseases. Using soya flour with less saturated fats and cholesterol will drastically improve our heart health. Incorporating soya flour into our diet can reduce our cholesterol levels and can also control the blood pressure.  This has been a major driving factor for amplifying the growth of the market.  

Reduction of Menopausal Symptoms to Impede the Market Growth

Apart from promoting good heart health, consumption of soya flour will also tremendously help in reducing the symptoms of menopause. Menopausal women can benefit a lot just by adding soya flour into their diets. The amazing health benefits given by soya flour acts as a major factor driving the market growth.

Soya flour is helpful in reducing night sweats, irritability, mood swings, hot flashes, and other undesirable feelings experienced during menopause. According to one of the research projects conducted by the University of Maryland Medical center, reports suggest that women who consume soya flour experience fewer symptoms of menopause. This can be one of the best benefits of consuming soya flour.

• According to the Indian Ministry of Women and Child Development, soya flour is included in the supplementary nutrition programs for over 36 million children and mothers under schemes like ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services). This institutional usage is pushing demand in developing countries.

• Based on figures from the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Brazil produced over 154 million metric tons of soybeans in 2023, of which approximately 8% was directed toward food processing industries like soya flour and textured soy protein, fostering market supply growth.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Availability of Cheaper and Better Substitutes to Bring Down the Market Share

Even though soya flour has a lot of health benefits it can be easily get substituted by other products which are cheaper and are considered as the better substitutes. There are many other flours that are available in the market which are gluten free and also nutritional.

Chickpea flour, almond flour, quinoa flour, lupin flour, chestnut water starch, and coconut flour are some of the other healthier substitutes that can replace soya flour. This acts as the factor restraining the market growth.

• According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), soy is among the top 8 allergens in the country, impacting approximately 1.9 million people. This has led to reduced inclusion in processed foods, particularly in children's snacks and allergy-sensitive product lines.

• As per the World Bank’s Commodity Price Data (The Pink Sheet), soybean prices fluctuated by over 22% between Q1 2022 and Q1 2024, affecting processing costs for flour manufacturers and creating supply chain instability for small and medium processors.

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SOYA FLOUR MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Asia Pacific to Dominate the Market Share in the Upcoming Years

Asia Pacific has acquired a major share of the market. Many top industry players are present in this region and they have contributed a lot in making Asia Pacific the leading shareholder of the market.

The major factor contributing to the market development in Asia Pacific is the increasing health awareness among people. The tremendous health benefits given by soya flour is attracting a lot of consumers in this region towards the market. All of these factors are collectively contributing to the market growth in Asia Pacific.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Leading Players adopt Acquisition Strategies to Stay Competitive

Several players in the market are using acquisition strategies to build their business portfolio and strengthen their market position. In addition, partnerships and collaborations are among the common strategies adopted by companies. Key market players are making R&D investments to bring advanced technologies and solutions to the market.

• CHS Inc.: According to the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA), CHS processed over 6.2 million metric tons of soybeans in 2023, with a significant share allocated to value-added products like soya flour and meal. The company also operates more than 70 soybean-handling facilities across North America.

• Soja Austria: As reported by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Soja Austria processed over 25,000 metric tons of non-GMO soybeans in 2023, maintaining its status as one of the leading certified organic soya flour suppliers in the European Union. The firm exports to more than 18 countries globally.

List of Top Soya Flour Companies

• CHS
• Soja Austria
• Goldensea
• Sojaprotein
• Cargill
• ADM

REPORT COVERAGE

The report provides an insight into the industry from both the demand and supply sides. Further, it also gives information on the impact of COVID-19 on the market, the driving and the restraining factors along with the regional insights. Market dynamic forces during the forecast period have also been discussed for the better understanding of the market situations