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Yeast Based Aqua Protein Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

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.

USD 164 mnMarket size 2026
USD 389 mnForecast 2036
9.0%CAGR 2026-2036
ChinaLargest country

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5 segmentation views25 countries2026 to 2036 yearly forecast

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.

ScopeYeast-based proteins and yeast products used as protein and functional ingredients in fish and shrimp feed.
IndustryFood and Beverage
Value 2025USD 150 mn
Value 2026USD 164 mn
Value 2036USD 389 mn
CAGR 2026-20369.0%
Volume 2026163,433 tonnes
Volume 2036368,081 tonnes
Average price 2026USD 1,005 per tonne
Report priceStarts from USD 1,999
PublishedNovember 2026

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Yeast Based Aqua Protein market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global yeast based aqua protein market is forecast to grow from USD 164 mn in 2026 to USD 389 mn by 2036, more than doublingGlobal market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 9.0%
Yeast Based Aqua Protein market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 150 mn; 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. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 9.0%.2025164 mn2026253 mn2031389 mn20369.0% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 164 mn
2027USD 179 mn
2028USD 195 mn
2029USD 213 mn
2030USD 232 mn
2031USD 253 mn
2032USD 275 mn
2033USD 300 mn
2034USD 327 mn
2035USD 357 mn
2036USD 389 mn

Yeast Based Aqua Protein market segmentation

By product

Exhibit 2Yeast protein and single-cell protein is the largest segment by product, with 38.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by product
Yeast Based Aqua Protein market share by product, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by product. Yeast protein and single-cell protein: 38.0%; Yeast cell wall and extracts: 34.0%; Whole yeast and hydrolysates: 28.0%.Yeast protein and single-cell protein38.0%Yeast cell wall and extracts34.0%Whole yeast and hydrolysates28.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Yeast protein and single-cell protein38.0%44.0%USD 62 mn10.6%
Yeast cell wall and extracts34.0%31.3%USD 56 mn8.1%
Whole yeast and hydrolysates28.0%24.7%USD 46 mn7.6%

By species

Exhibit 3Shrimp adds the most revenue by species, growing from USD 56 mn in 2026 to USD 142 mn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by species, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Yeast Based Aqua Protein market by species, 2026 and 2036Revenue by species in 2026 and 2036. Shrimp: USD 56 mn in 2026, USD 142 mn in 2036, change +154%; Salmon and trout: USD 43 mn in 2026, USD 94 mn in 2036, change +121%; Tilapia and carp: USD 36 mn in 2026, USD 88 mn in 2036, change +142%; Other fish: USD 30 mn in 2026, USD 65 mn in 2036, change +121%.20262036 forecastChangeShrimp+154%56 mn142 mnSalmon and trout+121%43 mn94 mnTilapia and carp+142%36 mn88 mnOther fish+121%30 mn65 mn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Shrimp34.0%36.4%USD 56 mn9.8%
Salmon and trout26.0%24.3%USD 43 mn8.2%
Tilapia and carp22.0%22.5%USD 36 mn9.2%
Other fish18.0%16.8%USD 30 mn8.2%

By function

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Protein replacement34.0%36.0%USD 56 mn9.6%
Immune and gut health30.0%31.0%USD 49 mn9.4%
Palatability attractant20.0%18.0%USD 33 mn7.9%
Growth promotion and pigmentation16.0%15.0%USD 26 mn8.3%

By farming system

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Intensive and recirculating systems24.0%27.0%USD 39 mn10.3%
Semi-intensive ponds46.0%45.0%USD 76 mn8.8%
Extensive and open systems30.0%28.0%USD 49 mn8.2%

By form

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Powder54.0%52.0%USD 89 mn8.6%
Granules and pellet inclusions30.0%31.0%USD 49 mn9.4%
Liquid concentrate16.0%17.0%USD 26 mn9.7%

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%.

Exhibit 4China is the largest country market at USD 39 mn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 46.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Yeast Based Aqua Protein market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. China: USD 39 mn, 24.0%; Norway: USD 20 mn, 12.0%; Vietnam: USD 16 mn, 10.0%; India: USD 15 mn, 9.0%; Indonesia: USD 13 mn, 8.0%; Ecuador: USD 12 mn, 7.0%; Chile: USD 9.9 mn, 6.0%; Thailand: USD 8.2 mn, 5.0%; Bangladesh: USD 6.6 mn, 4.0%; Egypt: USD 4.9 mn, 3.0%.China39 mn 24.0%Norway20 mn 12.0%Vietnam16 mn 10.0%India15 mn 9.0%Indonesia13 mn 8.0%Ecuador12 mn 7.0%Chile9.9 mn 6.0%Thailand8.2 mn 5.0%Bangladesh6.6 mn 4.0%Egypt4.9 mn 3.0%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1ChinaUSD 39 mn24.0%USD 96 mn9.3%
2NorwayUSD 20 mn12.0%USD 38 mn6.8%
3VietnamUSD 16 mn10.0%USD 44 mn10.3%
4IndiaUSD 15 mn9.0%USD 39 mn10.3%
5IndonesiaUSD 13 mn8.0%USD 32 mn9.3%
6EcuadorUSD 12 mn7.0%USD 28 mn9.3%
7ChileUSD 9.9 mn6.0%USD 21 mn7.9%
8ThailandUSD 8.2 mn5.0%USD 18 mn8.3%
9BangladeshUSD 6.6 mn4.0%USD 17 mn9.8%
10EgyptUSD 4.9 mn3.0%USD 12 mn9.4%
11PhilippinesUSD 1.7 mn1.1%USD 4.3 mn9.6%
12BrazilUSD 1.6 mn1.0%USD 3.6 mn8.5%
13MalaysiaUSD 1.3 mn0.8%USD 2.9 mn8.4%
14JapanUSD 1.3 mn0.8%USD 2.6 mn7.2%
15MyanmarUSD 1.1 mn0.7%USD 2.9 mn9.6%
16MexicoUSD 1.1 mn0.7%USD 2.6 mn8.5%
17DenmarkUSD 1.0 mn0.6%USD 2.0 mn7.3%
18CanadaUSD 1.0 mn0.6%USD 2.0 mn7.3%
19TaiwanUSD 1.0 mn0.6%USD 2.0 mn7.3%
20PeruUSD 0.85 mn0.5%USD 1.9 mn8.6%
21South KoreaUSD 0.85 mn0.5%USD 1.8 mn7.4%
22TurkeyUSD 0.85 mn0.5%USD 1.9 mn8.6%
23NetherlandsUSD 0.72 mn0.4%USD 1.4 mn7.1%
24HondurasUSD 0.57 mn0.3%USD 1.3 mn8.4%
25GhanaUSD 0.43 mn0.3%USD 1.2 mn10.6%
Rest of worldUSD 4.2 mn2.6%USD 9.1 mn7.9%
Exhibit 5China and Vietnam account for 37% of the USD 225 mn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Yeast Based Aqua Protein market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 164 mn. China: +USD 57 mn; Vietnam: +USD 28 mn; India: +USD 24 mn; Indonesia: +USD 19 mn; Norway: +USD 18 mn; 20 other countries: +USD 74 mn; Rest of world: +USD 4.8 mn. Market value 2036: USD 389 mn.Market value 2026164 mnChina+57 mnVietnam+28 mnIndia+24 mnIndonesia+19 mnNorway+18 mn20 other countries+74 mnRest of world+4.8 mnMarket value 2036389 mn

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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.

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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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