| Product Code: ETC6191615 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In the Australia soy food market, the import trend showed a significant growth rate of 14.08% from 2023 to 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.15% from 2020 to 2024. This import momentum can be attributed to shifting consumer preferences towards healthier food options, indicating a sustained demand for soy products in the Australian market.
The soy food market in Australia benefits from increasing consumer interest in plant-based diets, driven by health, environmental, and ethical considerations. Products such as soy milk, tofu, soy protein isolates, and fermented soy foods are gaining popularity. The market is supported by rising awareness of soys nutritional benefits, including high protein content and heart health advantages. Demand from vegetarian and vegan consumers, as well as flexitarians, encourages product innovation and expanded distribution channels.
The Soy Food Market continues to expand as consumers seek plant-based protein alternatives for health and environmental reasons. There is growing acceptance of soy-based products such as tofu, soy milk, and soy protein isolates. Innovation in texture and flavor profiles enhances consumer appeal. Functional benefits like cholesterol reduction and cardiovascular health support fuel market growth. Additionally, clean-label and non-GMO soy products are becoming more prevalent.
Challenges in the soy food market include fluctuating prices of soybeans due to international trade dynamics and climate-related disruptions in supply. Consumer perception around genetically modified (GM) soy remains a concern. The market also faces competition from other plant-based protein sources like almond, oat, and pea, which dilute demand.
Australia`s soy food market is growing due to the rising adoption of plant-based diets and increased demand for protein-rich alternatives. Investment opportunities exist in processing facilities for soy-based beverages, snacks, and meat substitutes. Companies can also explore branding opportunities that emphasize non-GMO, organic, or Australian-sourced soy, tapping into the premium health-conscious market.
FSANZ oversees the safety and nutritional labelling of soy-based food products. Government policies also support plant-based food industries through R&D funding and agri-business grants. Import regulations ensure non-GMO compliance, while sustainability goals within the Australian Agriculture Sustainability Framework promote domestic soy cultivation, boosting the local soy food market.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Soy Food Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Soy Food Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Soy Food Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Soy Food Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Soy Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Soy Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Soy Food Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer awareness about the health benefits of soy-based products |
4.2.2 Growing preference for plant-based diets and alternative protein sources |
4.2.3 Rising demand for gluten-free and lactose-free food products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Price volatility of soybeans impacting product pricing |
4.3.2 Competition from other plant-based protein sources such as pea protein and almond milk |
5 Australia Soy Food Market Trends |
6 Australia Soy Food Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Soy Food Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Soy Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Soy Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Meat Substitutes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Soy Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-Dairy Ice Cream, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Australia Soy Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-Dairy Cheese, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Australia Soy Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-Dairy Yogurt, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Australia Soy Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-Dairy Spread, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Soy Food Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Soy Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Hypermarkets/Supermarkets, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Soy Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Australia Soy Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Retail Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Australia Soy Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Distribution Channel, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Soy Food Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Soy Food Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Soy Food Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Soy Food Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of new product launches in the soy food market |
8.2 Consumer sentiment and perception towards soy-based products |
8.3 Number of partnerships and collaborations within the soy food industry |
9 Australia Soy Food Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Soy Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Soy Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Soy Food Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Soy Food Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Soy Food Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |