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Tofu Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global tofu market is worth USD 22.1 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 37.7 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.5% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Firm and regular is the largest by type segment.

USD 22.1 bnMarket size 2026
USD 37.7 bnForecast 2036
5.5%CAGR 2026-2036
ChinaLargest country

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5 segmentation views25 countries2026 to 2036 yearly forecast

Market overview

The global tofu market is worth USD 22.1 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 37.7 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.5% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Firm and regular is the largest by type segment.

ScopeSoybean curd known as tofu, sold fresh, firm, silken, fried, frozen and flavoured to retail, foodservice and food makers.
IndustryFood and Beverage
Value 2025USD 21.0 bn
Value 2026USD 22.1 bn
Value 2036USD 37.7 bn
CAGR 2026-20365.5%
Volume 202611,435,644 tonnes
Volume 203617,683,632 tonnes
Average price 2026USD 1,928 per tonne
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PublishedNovember 2026

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Tofu market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global tofu market is forecast to grow from USD 22.1 bn in 2026 to USD 37.7 bn by 2036, a rise of 71%Global market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 5.5%
Tofu market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 21.0 bn; 2026: USD 22.1 bn; 2027: USD 23.3 bn; 2028: USD 24.5 bn; 2029: USD 25.9 bn; 2030: USD 27.3 bn; 2031: USD 28.8 bn; 2032: USD 30.4 bn; 2033: USD 32.1 bn; 2034: USD 33.8 bn; 2035: USD 35.7 bn; 2036: USD 37.7 bn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 5.5%.202522.1 bn202628.8 bn203137.7 bn20365.5% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 22.1 bn
2027USD 23.3 bn
2028USD 24.5 bn
2029USD 25.9 bn
2030USD 27.3 bn
2031USD 28.8 bn
2032USD 30.4 bn
2033USD 32.1 bn
2034USD 33.8 bn
2035USD 35.7 bn
2036USD 37.7 bn

Tofu market segmentation

By type

Exhibit 2Firm and regular is the largest segment by type, with 46.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by type
Tofu market share by type, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by type. Firm and regular: 46.0%; Soft and silken: 28.0%; Fried and processed: 18.0%; Flavoured and ready-to-eat: 8.0%.Firm and regular46.0%Soft and silken28.0%Fried and processed18.0%Flavoured and ready-to-eat8.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Firm and regular46.0%43.6%USD 10.1 bn4.9%
Soft and silken28.0%26.6%USD 6.2 bn4.9%
Fried and processed18.0%18.8%USD 4.0 bn5.9%
Flavoured and ready-to-eat8.0%11.0%USD 1.8 bn8.9%

By channel

Exhibit 3Supermarkets adds the most revenue by channel, growing from USD 7.5 bn in 2026 to USD 12.7 bn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by channel, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Tofu market by channel, 2026 and 2036Revenue by channel in 2026 and 2036. Supermarkets: USD 7.5 bn in 2026, USD 12.7 bn in 2036, change +69%; Traditional and wet markets: USD 8.4 bn in 2026, USD 11.7 bn in 2036, change +40%; Foodservice: USD 4.0 bn in 2026, USD 7.7 bn in 2036, change +95%; Online: USD 1.3 bn in 2026, USD 4.1 bn in 2036, change +208%; Industrial: USD 882 mn in 2026, USD 1.4 bn in 2036, change +62%.20262036 forecastChangeSupermarkets+69%7.5 bn12.7 bnTraditional and wet markets+40%8.4 bn11.7 bnFoodservice+95%4.0 bn7.7 bnOnline+208%1.3 bn4.1 bnIndustrial+62%882 mn1.4 bn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Traditional and wet markets38.0%31.1%USD 8.4 bn3.4%
Supermarkets34.0%33.7%USD 7.5 bn5.4%
Foodservice18.0%20.6%USD 4.0 bn6.9%
Online6.0%10.8%USD 1.3 bn11.9%
Industrial4.0%3.8%USD 882 mn4.9%

By source

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Conventional74.0%66.8%USD 16.3 bn4.4%
Organic20.0%26.3%USD 4.4 bn8.4%
Non-GMO labelled6.0%6.9%USD 1.3 bn6.9%

By pack type

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Tubs and trays40.0%38.0%USD 8.8 bn5.0%
Vacuum pouches30.0%30.0%USD 6.6 bn5.5%
Aseptic cartons15.0%16.0%USD 3.3 bn6.2%
Bulk blocks15.0%16.0%USD 3.3 bn6.2%

By end use

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Home cooking56.0%53.0%USD 12.3 bn4.9%
Foodservice24.0%25.0%USD 5.3 bn5.9%
Food manufacturing and meal kits20.0%22.0%USD 4.4 bn6.5%

Top 25 countries for tofu by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 89.3% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 97.2%.

Exhibit 4China is the largest country market at USD 12.8 bn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 72.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Tofu market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. China: USD 12.8 bn, 58.0%; Japan: USD 1.8 bn, 8.0%; South Korea: USD 1.3 bn, 6.0%; United States: USD 1.2 bn, 5.5%; Indonesia: USD 662 mn, 3.0%; Vietnam: USD 662 mn, 3.0%; Taiwan: USD 551 mn, 2.5%; Thailand: USD 331 mn, 1.5%; Canada: USD 220 mn, 1.0%; United Kingdom: USD 176 mn, 0.8%.China12.8 bn 58.0%Japan1.8 bn 8.0%South Korea1.3 bn 6.0%United States1.2 bn 5.5%Indonesia662 mn 3.0%Vietnam662 mn 3.0%Taiwan551 mn 2.5%Thailand331 mn 1.5%Canada220 mn 1.0%United Kingdom176 mn 0.8%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1ChinaUSD 12.8 bn58.0%USD 21.5 bn5.3%
2JapanUSD 1.8 bn8.0%USD 2.6 bn3.8%
3South KoreaUSD 1.3 bn6.0%USD 2.1 bn4.8%
4United StatesUSD 1.2 bn5.5%USD 2.4 bn7.3%
5IndonesiaUSD 662 mn3.0%USD 1.3 bn6.8%
6VietnamUSD 662 mn3.0%USD 1.3 bn6.8%
7TaiwanUSD 551 mn2.5%USD 829 mn4.2%
8ThailandUSD 331 mn1.5%USD 565 mn5.5%
9CanadaUSD 220 mn1.0%USD 452 mn7.4%
10United KingdomUSD 176 mn0.8%USD 377 mn7.9%
11MalaysiaUSD 170 mn0.8%USD 460 mn10.5%
12SingaporeUSD 170 mn0.8%USD 369 mn8.1%
13PhilippinesUSD 170 mn0.8%USD 407 mn9.1%
14AustraliaUSD 170 mn0.8%USD 286 mn5.4%
15Hong KongUSD 150 mn0.7%USD 245 mn5.0%
16FranceUSD 126 mn0.6%USD 203 mn4.9%
17NetherlandsUSD 126 mn0.6%USD 203 mn4.9%
18BrazilUSD 126 mn0.6%USD 230 mn6.2%
19MyanmarUSD 99 mn0.5%USD 203 mn7.4%
20CambodiaUSD 75 mn0.3%USD 154 mn7.5%
21MexicoUSD 75 mn0.3%USD 139 mn6.4%
22ItalyUSD 75 mn0.3%USD 124 mn5.2%
23New ZealandUSD 75 mn0.3%USD 124 mn5.2%
24SpainUSD 75 mn0.3%USD 124 mn5.2%
25LaosUSD 51 mn0.2%USD 102 mn7.2%
Rest of worldUSD 628 mn2.9%USD 881 mn3.4%
Exhibit 5China and United States account for 64% of the USD 15.6 bn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Tofu market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 22.1 bn. China: +USD 8.7 bn; United States: +USD 1.2 bn; Japan: +USD 797 mn; South Korea: +USD 786 mn; Indonesia: +USD 619 mn; 20 other countries: +USD 3.2 bn; Rest of world: +USD 253 mn. Market value 2036: USD 37.7 bn.Market value 202622.1 bnChina+8.7 bnUnited States+1.2 bnJapan+797 mnSouth Korea+786 mnIndonesia+619 mn20 other countries+3.2 bnRest of world+253 mnMarket value 203637.7 bn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • House Foods Group
  • Pulmuone
  • Morinaga Milk Industry
  • Takano Foods
  • Vitasoy
  • CJ CheilJedang

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Hain Celestial
  • Sunrise Soya Foods
  • Sanitarium Health Food Company
  • Wei-Chuan Foods
  • Taifun-Tofuprodukte
  • Triballat Noyal
  • Daesang
  • Ota Tofu

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Phoenix Bean
  • Hodo
  • Wildwood Foods
  • Cauldron Foods
  • Tofoo Co

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 tofu 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 5.5% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by type, by channel, by source, by pack type, by end use. 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 tofu market?

The global tofu market is estimated at USD 21.0 bn in 2025 and USD 22.1 bn in 2026.

How fast will the tofu market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 37.7 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 15.6 bn.

Which country is the largest market for tofu?

China is the largest market by revenue at USD 12.8 bn in 2026, 58.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 72.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, United Kingdom is growing fastest at 7.9% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which tofu segment is largest?

In the by type split, Firm and regular is the largest segment with 46.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading tofu companies?

Global leaders include House Foods Group, Pulmuone, Morinaga Milk Industry, Takano Foods.

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