China Aqua Feed Market Size, Share, By Ingredient (Soybean Meal, Fish Meal, Corn, Additives), By Species (Fish, Crustaceans, Mollusks, Others), By Form (Pellets, Extruded Feed, Powder), By Additives (Vitamins & Minerals, Amino Acids, Enzymes, Antibiotics & Probiotics), By Distribution Channel (Direct Sales, Distributors), China Aqua Feed Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

China Aqua Feed Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• China Aqua Feed Market Size 2024: USD 21.85 Bn
• China Aqua Feed Market Size 2035:  USD 39.5 Bn
• China Aqua Feed Market CAGR 2024: 5.53%
• China Aqua Feed Market Segments: Ingredient, Species, Form, Additives, and Distribution Channel.

The China aqua feed market produces nutritionally balanced feed products that are specially designed for the needs of aquaculture species that include fish, shrimp, crabs, and various other aquatic creatures. The development of these feeds uses soybean meal, fish meal, corn, wheat, oils, and functional additives to achieve better growth results, improved feed conversion rates, enhanced disease resistance and increased overall production. The market functions as an essential component that enables China to maintain its extensive aquaculture operations that fulfil both domestic and international seafood requirements. The industry experiences transformation because of increasing seafood demand and the growth of aquaculture operations, advancements in feed development technologies and environmental production methods that use no antibiotics. The commercial aquaculture industry is expanding due to advancements in precision nutrition, new protein alternatives, and environmentally friendly feeding methods.

Presently, government initiatives promoting modern aquaculture methods, protecting natural resources and establishing feed quality standards now create a more stable market environment. The manufacturing process is shifting towards high-performance functional feeds due to policies that promote lower antibiotic use and require the use of environmentally friendly feed components. The growing demand for high-value aquatic species, together with seafood production aimed at exports and upgrades to cold chain systems, is driving the upward trend in feed consumption. The development of alternative proteins through insect meal and algae-based ingredients, the establishment of digital feed management systems and the creation of better disease-prevention products will drive upcoming advancements in China's aquaculture industry.

Market Dynamics of the China Aqua Feed Market:

The market growth drivers for this market include three main factors, which are expanding intensive aquaculture operations, increasing domestic seafood consumption, rising export levels, and technological progress in feed formulation. The government regulates aquaculture operations through its sustainable practices policies which decrease antibiotic use, thus creating a requirement for premium compound feed products. The combination of feed conversion improvements, functional additives and precision feeding technologies leads to better farm performance and higher farm profits.

The challenges faced by the market include volatility in raw material prices for soybean meal and fish meal, which experience price fluctuations, while environmental regulations control aquaculture discharge methods, disease outbreaks affect aquatic animals, and there is a growing demand to decrease antibiotic use. The business faces challenges when high production costs, supply chain problems and changing export requirements create risks for both profitability and operational continuity.

The aqua feed market in China will continue to grow because of dedicated aquaculture infrastructure development, sustainable feed ingredient utilization digital monitoring system implementation and increasing consumer interest in premium seafood products. The market will experience sustained growth because research spending, alternative protein research and environmentally friendly production solutions are increasing.

Market Segmentation

The China aqua feed market share is classified into ingredient, species, form, additives, and distribution channel.

By Ingredient:

The China aqua feed market is divided by ingredient into soybean meal, fish meal, corn, and additives. Among these, soybean meal dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. Soybean meal leads primarily due to its high protein content, cost-effectiveness, and consistent availability compared to fish meal. It serves as a major plant-based protein source in aquafeed formulations, supporting growth performance and feed efficiency. With increasing sustainability concerns and fluctuating marine resource availability, manufacturers increasingly rely on soybean meal and other plant proteins to maintain stable production and reduce dependency on traditional fish meal sources.

By Species:

The China aqua feed market is divided by species into fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and others. Among these, fish dominated in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. Fish species such as carp, tilapia, and catfish account for the majority of aquaculture output in China, driving substantial feed demand. The large-scale farming of freshwater fish, combined with rising consumer preference for affordable protein sources, supports consistent growth. Additionally, improvements in breeding techniques and disease management have increased production volumes, further reinforcing feed consumption across commercial and semi-intensive fish farming operations nationwide.

By Form:

The China aqua feed market is divided by form into pellets, extruded feed, and powder. Among these, pellets dominated in 2024 and are anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. Pelleted feed is widely preferred due to its ease of handling, storage stability, and suitability for various aquatic species. It ensures controlled nutrient release, minimizes feed wastage, and improves feed conversion ratios. Farmers favour pellets because they are cost-effective and compatible with traditional feeding systems. As aquaculture operations modernize, high-quality floating and sinking pellet formulations continue to gain traction across intensive farming setups

By Mode:

The China aqua feed market is divided by additives into vitamins & minerals, amino acids, enzymes, and antibiotics & probiotics. Among these, vitamins & minerals dominated the share in 2024 and are anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. These additives are essential for maintaining optimal growth, immunity, and metabolic performance in aquatic species. With increasing focus on disease prevention and antibiotic reduction, micronutrient fortification plays a critical role in strengthening fish health. Feed manufacturers are increasingly incorporating balanced vitamin and mineral blends to enhance survival rates, improve productivity, and meet stringent regulatory requirements.

By Distribution Channel:

The China aqua feed market is divided by distribution channel into direct sales and distributors. Among these, direct sales dominated the share in 2024 and are anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. Large-scale aquaculture farms prefer direct procurement from manufacturers to ensure consistent quality, technical support, and competitive pricing. Direct sales enable customized feed formulations tailored to specific species and farming conditions. Additionally, strong relationships between feed producers and commercial farms facilitate long-term contracts, efficient logistics, and faster adoption of innovative feed solutions across China’s expanding aquaculture industry.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within the China aqua feed market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market. 

Top Key Companies in China Aqua Feed Market:

• Tongwei Co., Ltd.
• Guangdong Haid Group Co., Ltd.
• New Hope Liuhe Co., Ltd.
• Cargill, Incorporated
• Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL
• Nutreco N.V.
• BioMar Group
• Aller Aqua
• Guangdong Yuehai Feed Group
• Evergreen Feed Industry Co., Ltd.

Recent Developments in China Aqua Feed Market:

• In March 2025, Tongwei Co., Ltd. launched a high-performance functional shrimp feed enriched with probiotics and immune-enhancing additives aimed at reducing antibiotic dependency in intensive aquaculture systems across southern China. The product focuses on improving feed conversion ratios and disease resistance amid tightening environmental and food safety regulation.
• In January 2025, Guangdong Haid Group Co., Ltd. entered into a collaboration with a domestic aquaculture technology firm to integrate AI-based precision feeding systems with customized aqua feed formulations, enhancing productivity and minimizing nutrient discharge in high-density fish and shrimp farms.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the China, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Decisions Advisors has segmented the China aqua feed market based on the below-mentioned segments:

China Aqua Feed Market, By Ingredient

• Soybean Meal
• Fish Meal
• Corn
• Additives

China Aqua Feed Market, By Species

• Fish
• Crustaceans
• Mollusks
• Others

China Aqua Feed Market, By Form

• Pellets
• Extruded Feed
• Powder

China Aqua Feed Market, By Additives

• Vitamins & Minerals
• Amino Acids
• Enzymes
• Antibiotics & Probiotics

China Aqua Feed Market, By Distribution Channel

• Direct Sales
• Distributors