The global Fermented Soybean Meal (FSBM) market size is predicted to grow from US$ 177 million in 2025 to US$ 267 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2026 to 2032.

Fermented soybean meal (FSBM) is produced by inoculating standard soybean meal (SBM) with beneficial species of fungi and bacteria,primarily Aspergillus oryzae and Lactobacillus subtilis. This additional treatment improves the nutritional value of the resulting product. Fermentation may reduce or eliminate key anti-nutritional factors, such as lectins, trypsin inhibitors, allergens and non-digestible oligosaccharides, present in even heat-processed SBM, increase the concentration of protein, and improve digestibility and gut health. FSBM is produced in batches by submerging SBM in water or, more commonly, through a process known as solid-state fermentation, which inoculates a moistened SBM substrate containing between 45 and 50% moisture.

Soybeans are high in protein and have an excellent amino acid composition, meaning they contain all the essential amino acids that animals cannot synthesize themselves. After fermentation, animals can better utilize the protein, minerals, vitamins, and energy in soybeans. Soybeans contain several harmful substances called anti-nutritional factors (ANFs), which are particularly detrimental to young animals. Fermentation helps reduce these harmful compounds.

Market Opportunities and Driving Factors

On the policy front, the EUs long-term ban on growth-promoting antibiotics in feed and Chinas comprehensive ban on antibiotic additives in feed since 2020 have driven up demand for functional proteins with gut-friendly properties. On the economic front, feed companies are actively seeking alternative proteins and formula resilience in response to raw material fluctuations and the soybean meal reduction and substitution policy. On the biological front, fermentation can reduce key anti-nutritional factors and improve the performance of young animals, positioning it as a functional ingredient rather than simply a commodity.

Downstream Supply Chain

Upstream, oilseed crushing and protein deep-processing companies provide soybean meal and protein raw materials, and are continuously expanding their crushing and protein production capacity to ensure raw material continuity. In the midstream, specialized fermentation companies convert soybean meal into functional proteins: CJ BIO (Soytide), European Protein (EP200), Nutraferma (PepSoyGen), DaBomb Protein, and Chinese companies such as Shandong Hesheng, Taishan Shengluyuan, Shanghai Yuanyao, Guangdong Xipu, Genyuan Bio, and Shandong Jiurui have disclosed their capabilities or products on their respective websites. Downstream are feed companies and integrated farming groups for pigs, poultry, ruminants, and aquaculture, which are adopting fermented soybean meal to enhance gut health and reduce antibiotic dependence.

Market Segmentation Trends:

Swine: Digestibility and gut homeostasis are key considerations in weaning diets, and the functional properties of FSBM have been demonstrated in controlled trials.

Poultry: Replacing part of soybean meal with fermented protein in the early stages of chick development shows improved formulation performance.

Ruminants: Studies show that FSBM can regulate rumen microbiota and metabolic characteristics, supporting targeted addition in dairy cow systems.

Aquaculture: Industry and university trials are exploring the feasibility of partially replacing fishmeal with FSBM. In summary, young animals and aquaculture are scenarios where the value of functional ingredients is released more quickly, and this aligns with the standardization of antibiotic use.

Regional Trends

North America and Europe: The antibiotic-free and sustainable agenda continues, and the willingness to purchase functional proteins remains stable; meanwhile, upstream companies such as Louis Dreyfus are building new crushing facilities in the United States to strengthen the supply of feed soybeans for fermentation. China and Asia Pacific: Relevant authorities are promoting soybean meal reduction and substitution and grain-saving diets, leaving policy space for alternative proteins; several domestic companies have publicly demonstrated their fermented soybean meal products and production line capabilities.

Latest Developments

September 26, 2024 - Louis Dreyfus broke ground on its first specialty feed protein production line in Tianjin. The line will use microbial fermentation technology to produce fermented soybean meal. Through the synergistic fermentation process of multiple probiotics, the protein content, palatability, and digestibility of the product will be improved, thereby improving animal health and increasing growth rate.

Infinity Market Research newest research report, the Fermented Soybean Meal (FSBM) Industry Forecast looks at past sales and reviews total world Fermented Soybean Meal (FSBM) sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Fermented Soybean Meal (FSBM) sales for 2026 through 2032. With Fermented Soybean Meal (FSBM) sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Fermented Soybean Meal (FSBM) industry.

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Segmentation by Type:

    Granules
    Powder
    Segmentation by Strains:
    Aspergillus/Aspergillus OryzaeType
    Lactic Acid Bacteria Type
    Bacillus Type
    Other

Segmentation by Application:

    Swine
    Ruminants
    Aquaculture
    Poultry

This report also splits the market by region:

    Americas
        United States
        Canada
        Mexico
        Brazil
    APAC
        China
        Japan
        Korea
        Southeast Asia
        India
        Australia
    Europe
        Germany
        France
        UK
        Italy
        Russia
    Middle East & Africa
        Egypt
        South Africa
        Israel
        Turkey
        GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the companys coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.

    DaBomb Protein
    CJ BIO
    European Protein
    Wilmar Group
    Nutraferma, Inc.
    Louis Dreyfus Company
    Shandong Taishan Shengliyuan Group
    Yihai Kerry
    Wuhan Bangzhide
    Shanghai Yuanyao Agricultural
    Da Bei Nong Group
    Xipu Biological
    Shandong Heshi Group
    GBW
    Shandong Jiurui Agricultural Group Co., Ltd.

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