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Miso Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global miso market is worth USD 2.1 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 3.2 bn by 2036, growing at a 4.5% CAGR. Japan is the largest country market and Rice miso is the largest by type segment.

USD 2.1 bnMarket size 2026
USD 3.2 bnForecast 2036
4.5%CAGR 2026-2036
JapanLargest country

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5 segmentation views25 countries2026 to 2036 yearly forecast

Market overview

The global miso market is worth USD 2.1 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 3.2 bn by 2036, growing at a 4.5% CAGR. Japan is the largest country market and Rice miso is the largest by type segment.

ScopeFermented soybean paste known as miso, sold as white, yellow and red pastes and instant miso products to retail and foodservice.
IndustryFood and Beverage
Value 2025USD 2.0 bn
Value 2026USD 2.1 bn
Value 2036USD 3.2 bn
CAGR 2026-20364.5%
Volume 2026576,634 tonnes
Volume 2036810,679 tonnes
Average price 2026USD 3,607 per tonne
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PublishedNovember 2026

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Miso market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global miso market is forecast to grow from USD 2.1 bn in 2026 to USD 3.2 bn by 2036, a rise of 55%Global market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 4.5%
Miso market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 2.0 bn; 2026: USD 2.1 bn; 2027: USD 2.2 bn; 2028: USD 2.3 bn; 2029: USD 2.4 bn; 2030: USD 2.5 bn; 2031: USD 2.6 bn; 2032: USD 2.7 bn; 2033: USD 2.8 bn; 2034: USD 3.0 bn; 2035: USD 3.1 bn; 2036: USD 3.2 bn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 4.5%.20252.1 bn20262.6 bn20313.2 bn20364.5% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 2.1 bn
2027USD 2.2 bn
2028USD 2.3 bn
2029USD 2.4 bn
2030USD 2.5 bn
2031USD 2.6 bn
2032USD 2.7 bn
2033USD 2.8 bn
2034USD 3.0 bn
2035USD 3.1 bn
2036USD 3.2 bn

Miso market segmentation

By type

Exhibit 2Rice miso is the largest segment by type, with 76.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by type
Miso market share by type, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by type. Rice miso: 76.0%; Soybean miso: 12.0%; Barley miso: 8.0%; Others: 4.0%.Rice miso76.0%Soybean miso12.0%Barley miso8.0%Others4.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Rice miso76.0%75.5%USD 1.6 bn4.4%
Barley miso8.0%7.2%USD 166 mn3.4%
Soybean miso12.0%12.5%USD 250 mn4.9%
Others4.0%4.8%USD 83 mn6.4%

By form

Exhibit 3Paste adds the most revenue by form, growing from USD 1.5 bn in 2026 to USD 2.2 bn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by form, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Miso market by form, 2026 and 2036Revenue by form in 2026 and 2036. Paste: USD 1.5 bn in 2026, USD 2.2 bn in 2036, change +44%; Instant and powder: USD 333 mn in 2026, USD 637 mn in 2036, change +91%; Liquid and ready seasoning: USD 208 mn in 2026, USD 380 mn in 2036, change +83%.20262036 forecastChangePaste+44%1.5 bn2.2 bnInstant and powder+91%333 mn637 mnLiquid and ready seasoning+83%208 mn380 mn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Paste74.0%68.5%USD 1.5 bn3.7%
Instant and powder16.0%19.7%USD 333 mn6.7%
Liquid and ready seasoning10.0%11.8%USD 208 mn6.2%

By channel

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Retail58.0%56.5%USD 1.2 bn4.2%
Foodservice30.0%30.7%USD 624 mn4.7%
Industrial12.0%12.9%USD 250 mn5.2%

By production method

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Traditional koji-aged46.0%43.0%USD 957 mn3.8%
Fast-fermented industrial38.0%38.0%USD 790 mn4.5%
Organic and non-GMO certified16.0%19.0%USD 333 mn6.3%

By colour

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
White (shiro)26.0%25.0%USD 541 mn4.1%
Yellow (shinshu)41.0%39.0%USD 853 mn4.0%
Red (aka)28.0%28.0%USD 582 mn4.5%
Dark and specialty5.0%8.0%USD 104 mn9.5%

Top 25 countries for miso by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 88.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 96.5%.

Exhibit 4Japan is the largest country market at USD 1.3 bn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 74.5% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Miso market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. Japan: USD 1.3 bn, 62.0%; United States: USD 208 mn, 10.0%; Canada: USD 52 mn, 2.5%; United Kingdom: USD 52 mn, 2.5%; Australia: USD 52 mn, 2.5%; Germany: USD 42 mn, 2.0%; France: USD 42 mn, 2.0%; Taiwan: USD 42 mn, 2.0%; Hong Kong: USD 31 mn, 1.5%; Singapore: USD 31 mn, 1.5%.Japan1.3 bn 62.0%United States208 mn 10.0%Canada52 mn 2.5%United Kingdom52 mn 2.5%Australia52 mn 2.5%Germany42 mn 2.0%France42 mn 2.0%Taiwan42 mn 2.0%Hong Kong31 mn 1.5%Singapore31 mn 1.5%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1JapanUSD 1.3 bn62.0%USD 1.8 bn3.5%
2United StatesUSD 208 mn10.0%USD 410 mn7.0%
3CanadaUSD 52 mn2.5%USD 103 mn7.1%
4United KingdomUSD 52 mn2.5%USD 97 mn6.4%
5AustraliaUSD 52 mn2.5%USD 97 mn6.4%
6GermanyUSD 42 mn2.0%USD 78 mn6.4%
7FranceUSD 42 mn2.0%USD 78 mn6.4%
8TaiwanUSD 42 mn2.0%USD 68 mn5.0%
9Hong KongUSD 31 mn1.5%USD 48 mn4.5%
10SingaporeUSD 31 mn1.5%USD 52 mn5.2%
11South KoreaUSD 31 mn1.5%USD 50 mn4.9%
12ChinaUSD 21 mn1.0%USD 34 mn4.6%
13NetherlandsUSD 16 mn0.8%USD 26 mn4.6%
14ItalyUSD 14 mn0.7%USD 21 mn4.7%
15SpainUSD 12 mn0.6%USD 18 mn4.7%
16ThailandUSD 10 mn0.5%USD 16 mn4.7%
17MalaysiaUSD 9.2 mn0.4%USD 16 mn6.0%
18MexicoUSD 8.3 mn0.4%USD 13 mn4.8%
19BrazilUSD 7.7 mn0.4%USD 12 mn4.5%
20SwedenUSD 7.1 mn0.3%USD 11 mn4.8%
21SwitzerlandUSD 6.7 mn0.3%USD 10 mn4.5%
22PhilippinesUSD 6.2 mn0.3%USD 9.7 mn4.5%
23VietnamUSD 5.8 mn0.3%USD 11 mn6.2%
24New ZealandUSD 5.6 mn0.3%USD 8.7 mn4.5%
25BelgiumUSD 5.2 mn0.2%USD 8.4 mn4.9%
Rest of worldUSD 73 mn3.5%USD 108 mn4.0%
Exhibit 5Japan and United States account for 64% of the USD 1.2 bn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Miso market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 2.1 bn. Japan: +USD 535 mn; United States: +USD 202 mn; Canada: +USD 51 mn; United Kingdom: +USD 45 mn; Australia: +USD 45 mn; 20 other countries: +USD 236 mn; Rest of world: +USD 35 mn. Market value 2036: USD 3.2 bn.Market value 20262.1 bnJapan+535 mnUnited States+202 mnCanada+51 mnUnited Kingdom+45 mnAustralia+45 mn20 other countries+236 mnRest of world+35 mnMarket value 20363.2 bn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • Marukome
  • Hikari Miso
  • Miyasaka Jozo
  • Shinshuichi Miso
  • Marusan-Ai
  • Hanamaruki

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Eden Foods
  • South River Miso
  • American Miso Company
  • Clearspring
  • Muso
  • Mitoku

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Great Eastern Sun
  • Hatcho Miso
  • Rhapsody Natural Foods

Research methodology

Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the miso market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.

The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 4.5% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by type, by form, by channel, by production method, by colour. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.

Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.

Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the miso market?

The global miso market is estimated at USD 2.0 bn in 2025 and USD 2.1 bn in 2026.

How fast will the miso market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 3.2 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 4.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 1.2 bn.

Which country is the largest market for miso?

Japan is the largest market by revenue at USD 1.3 bn in 2026, 62.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 74.5%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, Canada is growing fastest at 7.1% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which miso segment is largest?

In the by type split, Rice miso is the largest segment with 76.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading miso companies?

Global leaders include Marukome, Hikari Miso, Miyasaka Jozo, Shinshuichi Miso.

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