Market overview
The global yeast based aqua protein market is worth USD 164 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 389 mn by 2036, growing at a 9.0% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Yeast protein and single-cell protein is the largest by product segment.
| Scope | Yeast-based proteins and yeast products used as protein and functional ingredients in fish and shrimp feed. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage |
| Value 2025 | USD 150 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 164 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 389 mn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 9.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 163,433 tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 368,081 tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 1,005 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Yeast Based Aqua Protein market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 164 mn |
| 2027 | USD 179 mn |
| 2028 | USD 195 mn |
| 2029 | USD 213 mn |
| 2030 | USD 232 mn |
| 2031 | USD 253 mn |
| 2032 | USD 275 mn |
| 2033 | USD 300 mn |
| 2034 | USD 327 mn |
| 2035 | USD 357 mn |
| 2036 | USD 389 mn |
Yeast Based Aqua Protein market segmentation
By product
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeast protein and single-cell protein | 38.0% | 44.0% | USD 62 mn | 10.6% |
| Yeast cell wall and extracts | 34.0% | 31.3% | USD 56 mn | 8.1% |
| Whole yeast and hydrolysates | 28.0% | 24.7% | USD 46 mn | 7.6% |
By species
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrimp | 34.0% | 36.4% | USD 56 mn | 9.8% |
| Salmon and trout | 26.0% | 24.3% | USD 43 mn | 8.2% |
| Tilapia and carp | 22.0% | 22.5% | USD 36 mn | 9.2% |
| Other fish | 18.0% | 16.8% | USD 30 mn | 8.2% |
By function
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein replacement | 34.0% | 36.0% | USD 56 mn | 9.6% |
| Immune and gut health | 30.0% | 31.0% | USD 49 mn | 9.4% |
| Palatability attractant | 20.0% | 18.0% | USD 33 mn | 7.9% |
| Growth promotion and pigmentation | 16.0% | 15.0% | USD 26 mn | 8.3% |
By farming system
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive and recirculating systems | 24.0% | 27.0% | USD 39 mn | 10.3% |
| Semi-intensive ponds | 46.0% | 45.0% | USD 76 mn | 8.8% |
| Extensive and open systems | 30.0% | 28.0% | USD 49 mn | 8.2% |
By form
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder | 54.0% | 52.0% | USD 89 mn | 8.6% |
| Granules and pellet inclusions | 30.0% | 31.0% | USD 49 mn | 9.4% |
| Liquid concentrate | 16.0% | 17.0% | USD 26 mn | 9.7% |
Top 25 countries for yeast based aqua protein by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 88.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 97.4%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 39 mn | 24.0% | USD 96 mn | 9.3% |
| 2 | Norway | USD 20 mn | 12.0% | USD 38 mn | 6.8% |
| 3 | Vietnam | USD 16 mn | 10.0% | USD 44 mn | 10.3% |
| 4 | India | USD 15 mn | 9.0% | USD 39 mn | 10.3% |
| 5 | Indonesia | USD 13 mn | 8.0% | USD 32 mn | 9.3% |
| 6 | Ecuador | USD 12 mn | 7.0% | USD 28 mn | 9.3% |
| 7 | Chile | USD 9.9 mn | 6.0% | USD 21 mn | 7.9% |
| 8 | Thailand | USD 8.2 mn | 5.0% | USD 18 mn | 8.3% |
| 9 | Bangladesh | USD 6.6 mn | 4.0% | USD 17 mn | 9.8% |
| 10 | Egypt | USD 4.9 mn | 3.0% | USD 12 mn | 9.4% |
| 11 | Philippines | USD 1.7 mn | 1.1% | USD 4.3 mn | 9.6% |
| 12 | Brazil | USD 1.6 mn | 1.0% | USD 3.6 mn | 8.5% |
| 13 | Malaysia | USD 1.3 mn | 0.8% | USD 2.9 mn | 8.4% |
| 14 | Japan | USD 1.3 mn | 0.8% | USD 2.6 mn | 7.2% |
| 15 | Myanmar | USD 1.1 mn | 0.7% | USD 2.9 mn | 9.6% |
| 16 | Mexico | USD 1.1 mn | 0.7% | USD 2.6 mn | 8.5% |
| 17 | Denmark | USD 1.0 mn | 0.6% | USD 2.0 mn | 7.3% |
| 18 | Canada | USD 1.0 mn | 0.6% | USD 2.0 mn | 7.3% |
| 19 | Taiwan | USD 1.0 mn | 0.6% | USD 2.0 mn | 7.3% |
| 20 | Peru | USD 0.85 mn | 0.5% | USD 1.9 mn | 8.6% |
| 21 | South Korea | USD 0.85 mn | 0.5% | USD 1.8 mn | 7.4% |
| 22 | Turkey | USD 0.85 mn | 0.5% | USD 1.9 mn | 8.6% |
| 23 | Netherlands | USD 0.72 mn | 0.4% | USD 1.4 mn | 7.1% |
| 24 | Honduras | USD 0.57 mn | 0.3% | USD 1.3 mn | 8.4% |
| 25 | Ghana | USD 0.43 mn | 0.3% | USD 1.2 mn | 10.6% |
| Rest of world | USD 4.2 mn | 2.6% | USD 9.1 mn | 7.9% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Lallemand
- Angel Yeast
- Alltech
- Lesaffre
- Ohly
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Biorigin
- Leiber
- Diamond V
- Oriental Yeast
- Asahi Group Foods
- Kothari Fermentation and Biochem
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Calysta
- Unibio
- KnipBio
- Prairie AquaTech
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 yeast based aqua protein 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 9.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by product, by species, by function, by farming system, by form. 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 yeast based aqua protein market?
The global yeast based aqua protein market is estimated at USD 150 mn in 2025 and USD 164 mn in 2026.
How fast will the yeast based aqua protein market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 389 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 9.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 225 mn.
Which country is the largest market for yeast based aqua protein?
China is the largest market by revenue at USD 39 mn in 2026, 24.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 46.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, Vietnam is growing fastest at 10.3% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which yeast based aqua protein segment is largest?
In the by product split, Yeast protein and single-cell protein is the largest segment with 38.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading yeast based aqua protein companies?
Global leaders include Lallemand, Angel Yeast, Alltech, Lesaffre.
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