Global Soy Sauce Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Soy Sauce market size was valued at US$ 13990 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 17730 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 3.5% during review period.
Soy sauce is a condiment made from fermented soybeans, wheat, salt, and water, originating in China over 2,500 years ago. It has become an indispensable ingredient in Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese dishes. The production process of soy sauce varies depending on regional preferences and tastes, resulting in various types such as light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, mushroom soy sauce, and seafood soy sauce. Light soy sauce, with its pale color and delicate flavor, is suitable for stir-fries, dipping sauces, and steaming fish. Dark soy sauce, with its deep color and rich taste, is perfect for braises and dishes that require coloring. Mushroom soy sauce offers a delightful flavor and is ideal for stir-fries, soups, and seasoning. Seafood soy sauce, on the other hand, is tailored for seafood dishes. In addition to adding a pungent, salty taste to food, soy sauce also provides a range of nutritional benefits, such as amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. Its rich flavor allows for the use of smaller quantities to achieve the same taste profile as table salt, aiding in sodium intake control.
Soy sauce, as the leader in the condiment market, has continued to expand its market size in recent years, albeit with a slight slowdown in growth rate. Currently, the Chinese soy sauce market is dominated by Haitian Flavoring and Food Co., Ltd., forming a competitive landscape of "one superpower and multiple strong players." Haitian, with its huge revenue scale, firmly holds the leading position in the industry, far surpassing other major competitors such as Zhongju High-Tech and Qianhe Flavoring. These major brands are competing for market share while also driving the development of the soy sauce industry in China. However, small and medium-sized brands face significant challenges, and industry concentration is gradually increasing.
Amidst the backdrop of consumption upgrading, consumers have increasingly higher requirements for soy sauce and food safety. Health-oriented soy sauce, with its natural and preservative-free characteristics, is gradually becoming a new favorite in the market. The demand for high-quality soy sauce has increased by 18% year-on-year, and the sales share of domestic high-end soy sauce products has also reached 25%. Among high-end soy sauce products, organic soy sauce and zero-additive soy sauce are currently the two popular categories in the condiment market. At the same time, consumers' functional demands for soy sauce have also become increasingly segmented, driving the diversified development of soy sauce products. For example, new generations of soy sauce combined with fruit and vegetable juice and enzymes, as well as traditional soy sauce with various spices, are gradually emerging, bringing new vitality to the market.
Based on the market research, some future trends include:
Continued Health Trend: With the continuous strengthening of health awareness, consumers have increasingly higher requirements for the safety, health, and natural attributes of condiments. It is expected that the soy sauce industry will continue to develop in the direction of healthiness, with low-salt, low-sugar, and preservative-free soy sauce becoming the mainstream in the market.
Diversified Development: The diversified development of soy sauce products will be an important trend in the future. Soy sauce enterprises will continue to launch new flavors and types to meet the different needs of consumers. For example, soy sauce combined with different ingredients and cooking methods, as well as specialized soy sauce for specific groups (such as children and the elderly), will emerge.
Technological Innovation: Technological innovation is an important driving force for the continuous development of the soy sauce industry. In the future, soy sauce production enterprises will continue to introduce automated and intelligent production equipment to improve production efficiency and product quality stability. At the same time, some advanced production processes and technologies will also be widely used in soy sauce production to improve its flavor and quality.
Cross-Industry Collaboration: Cross-industry collaboration will become an important measure for soy sauce enterprises to explore diversified development paths. Through cooperation with other industries, soy sauce enterprises can open up broader market space and achieve resource sharing and complementary advantages. For example, cooperation with the food industry can lead to the launch of more innovative soy sauce products, while cooperation with the catering industry can promote soy sauce products to a wider consumer group.
International Development: With the acceleration of globalization, Chinese soy sauce brands are gradually going global. By participating in international food exhibitions, establishing overseas sales channels, and other means, Chinese soy sauce brands can showcase the unique charm of Chinese condiments and enhance their international influence. At the same time, they can also learn from international advanced experience and technology to promote the international development of the soy sauce industry.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Soy Sauce market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Soy Sauce market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Tons), and average selling prices (USD/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Soy Sauce market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Tons), and average selling prices (USD/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Soy Sauce market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Tons), and average selling prices (USD/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Soy Sauce market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Tons), and ASP (USD/Ton), 2020-2025
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Soy Sauce
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Soy Sauce market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Haitian, Kikkoman, Lee Kum Kee, Qianhe Food, Yamasa, Shinho, JonjeE HI-TECH, JiaJia, PRB, Master, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Soy Sauce market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Cooking Soy Sauce
Table Soy Sauce
Market segment by Application
Catering Industry
Household Consumption
Food Processing Industry
Major players covered
Haitian
Kikkoman
Lee Kum Kee
Qianhe Food
Yamasa
Shinho
JonjeE HI-TECH
JiaJia
PRB
Master
Shoda Shoyu
ABC Sauces
Maggi
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Soy Sauce product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Soy Sauce, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Soy Sauce from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Soy Sauce competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Soy Sauce breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Soy Sauce market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Soy Sauce.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Soy Sauce sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.