China Shrimp Feed Market- Trend Analysis & Forecasts

China Shrimp Feed Market Overview:
China’s shrimp feed market, valued at US$ ** billion in 2025, plays a foundational role in supporting the nation’s shrimp production of over ** million tonnes. With aquaculture output hitting ** million tonnes in 2025, the shrimp segment is increasingly driven by demand for Pacific white shrimp. High feed usage in intensive farming systems across provinces like Guangdong, Hainan, and Guangxi—accounting for **% of production—underscores the critical role of formulated feed. Rising seafood consumption, expected thit 43.2 kg per capita by 2030, is further amplifying feed demand.

Primary Areas/ Elements of Research & Analysis
The report provides comprehensive and valuable insights intthe supply and demand dynamics of the China shrimp feed market. Below are the variables considered and analyzed in the report:
• Supply-demand trends, market growth, and trade
• Market structure, conduct, and performance analysis
• Historical and forecasted market size (volume & value)
• Trade analysis (export & import), including key partners, quantities, values, and price trends
• Supply chain mapping, pricing, and regulatory framework
• Competitive landscape profiling of key players
• Factors influencing market performance, including sustainability trends

Market Growth Factors
Several drivers are accelerating market growth, notably the rapid expansion of commercial shrimp farming and intensification. Over 80% of shrimp farms in Guangdong now use high-density systems, increasing feed reliance. Shrimp consumption hit 1.8 million tonnes in 2023, bolstered by retail and foodservice demand. Government subsidies under the 14th Five-Year Plan, including RMB 2.6 billion allocated for feed R&D in 2022, are fostering sustainable aquaculture practices. Feed innovation is alsadvancing, with Tongwei and Haid introducing products with low FCRs of 1.3:1.

Market Restraints & Challenges
The market contends with rising costs and biosecurity threats. In 2023, prices for soybean meal and fishmeal rose by 18% and 22% respectively, increasing feed production costs. Disease outbreaks like WSSV and EMS remain pervasive in key farming zones, affecting feed consumption cycles. Moreover, 40% of farms remain small-scale with limited access tpremium feed. New environmental standards introduced in 2023 are alsraising compliance costs, pressuring smaller manufacturers.

Market Segmentation
Grower feed leads the market, accounting for **% of demand in 2023, driven by the long cultivation cycle of Litopenaeus vannamei, which dominates over **% of shrimp feed consumption. Intensive farming systems, responsible for **% of feed usage, prefer high-quality formulated feed. Semi-intensive farms are alstransitioning toward commercial feed adoption. Direct-to-farm sales dominate southern provinces, while inland areas rely on digital B2B platforms and cooperatives taccess feed, signaling a shift in distribution dynamics.

Price & Trade
Shrimp feed prices averaged RMB 6,200 per ton in 2023, up 12.6% from 2021, driven by ingredient inflation. Functional feeds reached up tRMB 8,500 per ton due tadded value. On the trade front, China exported ** thousand tonnes of shrimp feed in 2023, mainly tVietnam and Indonesia, generating US$ ** million. At the same time, fishmeal imports reached ** million tons, valued at US$ ** billion. Under RCEP, exports are projected tgrow with reduced compliance barriers.

Competitive Landscape
The market is led by Tongwei Co. (**% share), Haid Group (**%), and New Hope Liuhe (**%). Together, the top five players hold **% of the market. Strategic acquisitions, such as Haid’s 2023 purchase of twfeed mills, are expanding capacity. Global firms like Cargill and ADM are active through JVs and specialty products. In total, over 15 prominent players, including Techbank, Nutreco, and Evergreen Feed, shape the evolving shrimp feed landscape with increasing focus on innovation and efficiency.

Outlook
Looking ahead, the market is set treach US$ ** billion by 2032, growing at 5.6% CAGR. The shift toward functional and disease-resistant feeds will boost premium segments, projected tgrow from 18% in 2023 t**% by 2032. Improved digital distribution, enhanced farm productivity, and supportive trade policies will further consolidate China’s position as a global shrimp feed powerhouse, ensuring continued investment from both domestic and foreign players.

Scope of the Report:
• Historical Years: 2018-2024
• Base Year: 2025
• Forecast Period: 2026-2032
• Units: Value (US$ Million) and Volume (Thousand Tonnes)
• Segments Covered:
By Feed Type (Starter Feed, Grower Feed, and Finisher Feed)
By Ingredient Type (Fishmeal-based Feeds, Soybean Meal & Plant-Based Protein Feeds, Insect Meal / Alternative Protein Feeds, Microbial Protein & Specialty Ingredients, and Other Supplemental Ingredients)
By Additives (Vitamins & Proteins, Antioxidants, Fatty Acids, Enzymes/ Digestibility Enhancers, Antibiotics/ Medicated Additives
Other Supplements)
By Feed Form (Pelleted Feeds, Powdered/ Mash Feeds, and Extruded Formulations)
By Sales (Domestic Sales and Exports)
• Companies Profiled: The market players include, CP Group China, Techbank Food Co., Nutrec(Skretting China), DBN Group, Sichuan Tequ Group, Guangdong Evergreen Feed, Shandong Huayang Feed, Yantai China Pet Foods (Chia Tai), Zhejiang Fubang Feed, and Guangzhou Tianbang, and Others.

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