| Product Code: ETC4595242 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
China increasing demand for plant-based protein has led to a rise in import shipments from top exporting countries like the USA, Japan, Netherlands, Bulgaria, and Metropolitan France in 2024. Despite moderate concentration in the market, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stands at 2.04%. However, there was a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -17.81%, indicating a potential shift in market dynamics. This trend suggests a growing interest in plant-based protein products in China, opening up opportunities for both domestic and international suppliers.

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 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Livestock, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer demand for plant-based protein products as a healthier and sustainable alternative to animal-based protein. |
4.2.2 Government initiatives promoting the adoption of plant-based diets to reduce environmental impact and improve public health. |
4.2.3 Growing awareness about animal welfare concerns in traditional livestock farming practices, leading to a shift towards plant-based protein in animal feed production. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High production costs associated with plant-based protein production compared to conventional animal feed ingredients. |
4.3.2 Limited availability and variability of plant-based protein sources suitable for animal feed formulations. |
4.3.3 Resistance from traditional livestock farmers and feed manufacturers to switch from conventional feed ingredients to plant-based alternatives. |
5 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Trends |
6 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market, By Types |
6.1 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market, By Source |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Source, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Soy, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Wheat, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Pea, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Sunflower, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market, By Livestock |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Pets, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Swine, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Ruminants, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Poultry, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.6 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Aquatic Animals, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market, By Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Concentrates, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Isolates, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of plant-based protein formulations in animal feed production. |
8.2 Investment trends in research and development of new plant-based protein sources for feed applications. |
8.3 Environmental impact assessments related to the use of plant-based protein in animal feed formulations. |
9 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Livestock, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Feed Plant-based Protein Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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