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.
| Scope | Soybean curd known as tofu, sold fresh, firm, silken, fried, frozen and flavoured to retail, foodservice and food makers. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage |
| Value 2025 | USD 21.0 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 22.1 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 37.7 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 5.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 11,435,644 tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 17,683,632 tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 1,928 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Tofu market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Tofu market segmentation
By type
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm and regular | 46.0% | 43.6% | USD 10.1 bn | 4.9% |
| Soft and silken | 28.0% | 26.6% | USD 6.2 bn | 4.9% |
| Fried and processed | 18.0% | 18.8% | USD 4.0 bn | 5.9% |
| Flavoured and ready-to-eat | 8.0% | 11.0% | USD 1.8 bn | 8.9% |
By channel
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional and wet markets | 38.0% | 31.1% | USD 8.4 bn | 3.4% |
| Supermarkets | 34.0% | 33.7% | USD 7.5 bn | 5.4% |
| Foodservice | 18.0% | 20.6% | USD 4.0 bn | 6.9% |
| Online | 6.0% | 10.8% | USD 1.3 bn | 11.9% |
| Industrial | 4.0% | 3.8% | USD 882 mn | 4.9% |
By source
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 74.0% | 66.8% | USD 16.3 bn | 4.4% |
| Organic | 20.0% | 26.3% | USD 4.4 bn | 8.4% |
| Non-GMO labelled | 6.0% | 6.9% | USD 1.3 bn | 6.9% |
By pack type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tubs and trays | 40.0% | 38.0% | USD 8.8 bn | 5.0% |
| Vacuum pouches | 30.0% | 30.0% | USD 6.6 bn | 5.5% |
| Aseptic cartons | 15.0% | 16.0% | USD 3.3 bn | 6.2% |
| Bulk blocks | 15.0% | 16.0% | USD 3.3 bn | 6.2% |
By end use
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home cooking | 56.0% | 53.0% | USD 12.3 bn | 4.9% |
| Foodservice | 24.0% | 25.0% | USD 5.3 bn | 5.9% |
| Food manufacturing and meal kits | 20.0% | 22.0% | USD 4.4 bn | 6.5% |
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%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 12.8 bn | 58.0% | USD 21.5 bn | 5.3% |
| 2 | Japan | USD 1.8 bn | 8.0% | USD 2.6 bn | 3.8% |
| 3 | South Korea | USD 1.3 bn | 6.0% | USD 2.1 bn | 4.8% |
| 4 | United States | USD 1.2 bn | 5.5% | USD 2.4 bn | 7.3% |
| 5 | Indonesia | USD 662 mn | 3.0% | USD 1.3 bn | 6.8% |
| 6 | Vietnam | USD 662 mn | 3.0% | USD 1.3 bn | 6.8% |
| 7 | Taiwan | USD 551 mn | 2.5% | USD 829 mn | 4.2% |
| 8 | Thailand | USD 331 mn | 1.5% | USD 565 mn | 5.5% |
| 9 | Canada | USD 220 mn | 1.0% | USD 452 mn | 7.4% |
| 10 | United Kingdom | USD 176 mn | 0.8% | USD 377 mn | 7.9% |
| 11 | Malaysia | USD 170 mn | 0.8% | USD 460 mn | 10.5% |
| 12 | Singapore | USD 170 mn | 0.8% | USD 369 mn | 8.1% |
| 13 | Philippines | USD 170 mn | 0.8% | USD 407 mn | 9.1% |
| 14 | Australia | USD 170 mn | 0.8% | USD 286 mn | 5.4% |
| 15 | Hong Kong | USD 150 mn | 0.7% | USD 245 mn | 5.0% |
| 16 | France | USD 126 mn | 0.6% | USD 203 mn | 4.9% |
| 17 | Netherlands | USD 126 mn | 0.6% | USD 203 mn | 4.9% |
| 18 | Brazil | USD 126 mn | 0.6% | USD 230 mn | 6.2% |
| 19 | Myanmar | USD 99 mn | 0.5% | USD 203 mn | 7.4% |
| 20 | Cambodia | USD 75 mn | 0.3% | USD 154 mn | 7.5% |
| 21 | Mexico | USD 75 mn | 0.3% | USD 139 mn | 6.4% |
| 22 | Italy | USD 75 mn | 0.3% | USD 124 mn | 5.2% |
| 23 | New Zealand | USD 75 mn | 0.3% | USD 124 mn | 5.2% |
| 24 | Spain | USD 75 mn | 0.3% | USD 124 mn | 5.2% |
| 25 | Laos | USD 51 mn | 0.2% | USD 102 mn | 7.2% |
| Rest of world | USD 628 mn | 2.9% | USD 881 mn | 3.4% |
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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.
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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