China Shrimp Feed Market

China Shrimp Feed Market Size and Share:

The China shrimp feed market size was valued at 1.9 Million Tons in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach 2.7 Million Tons by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.7% from 2025-2033. The China shrimp feed market share is driven by rising aquaculture activities, increasing seafood consumption, and advancements in feed formulations. Growing demand for high-quality shrimp, government support for sustainable aquaculture, and technological innovations in nutrition enhance market expansion and efficiency.

China’s shrimp feed market is primarily driven by the rapid-fire expansion of its aquaculture sector, which is the largest in the world. With adding demand for shrimp in both domestic and transnational markets, commercial shrimp farming has boosted, taking high- quality feed to enhance survival rates, shrimp growth, and disease resistance. Government initiatives promoting sustainable aquaculture and technological advancements in feed formulation have further boosted demand. The adoption of technical feeds with bettered nutritive content, probiotics, and disease- preventing additives supports advanced yields, making shrimp farming more profitable and effective. As a result, the growing shrimp farming industry continues to drive the demand for advanced and sustainable shrimp feed solutions in China.

The shift towards premium, nutrient-rich shrimp feed is another major factor fueling market growth. Chinese shrimp farmers are adopting scientifically formulated feeds containing essential proteins, vitamins, and minerals to enhance shrimp health and optimize production effectiveness. The focus on sustainable and environmentally friendly feed, including plant- based proteins and probiotics, is gaining traction due to concerns over overfishing and the ecological impact of traditional fishmeal- grounded feeds. Also, advancements in feed manufacturing technology have led to the development of cost-effective, high- performance feeds that promote faster shrimp growth while reducing water pollution, further strengthening market demand.

China Shrimp Feed Market Trends:

Expanding aquaculture industry

China’s shrimp feed market is driven by the country’s expanding aquaculture industry, with shrimp husbandry playing a critical part in seafood product. As per the industry reports, with almost 60% of the world's aquaculture production, China is the world's greatest producer of farmed aquatic species (FAO, 2020). As demand for high- yield shrimp farming grows, there's an adding need for nutritionally balanced, high- performance feed to enhance shrimp health, growth rates, and disease resistance. Farmers are shifting from traditional feed styles to scientifically formulated marketable feeds to optimize yields and ameliorate profitability. This trend is further supported by government programs promoting sustainable aquaculture practices, icing long- term industry growth.

Growing focus on feed nutrition

Advancements in feed formulation have led to increased demand for high-protein, nutrient-rich shrimp feed. Producers are incorporating essential amino acids, probiotics, and immune-boosting ingredients to enhance shrimp growth efficiency and minimize mortality rates. As per Earth.org, as up to 90% of the groundwater is contaminated by hazardous industrial and human waste, as well as agricultural waste, over 70% of the country's rivers and lakes are unfit for human use. The shift toward premium feed solutions is driven by rising concerns over water pollution, disease outbreaks, and the need for environmentally friendly feed ingredients, promoting industry expansion.

Technological innovation

China's shrimp feed sector is embracing automation and smart manufacturing to improve production efficiency and consistency. Advanced feed processing technologies, such as extrusion and microencapsulation, enhance nutrient absorption and reduce waste. Additionally, digital tools like AI-driven feeding systems optimize feed utilization, minimizing costs for farmers. These innovations are helping feed manufacturers gain a competitive edge while meeting the growing demand for high-quality shrimp feed in China's aquaculture market.

China Shrimp Feed Industry Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the China shrimp feed market from 2025-2033. The market has been categorized based on type, ingredients, and additives.

Analysis by Type:

• Grower
• Finisher
• Starter

Finisher feed dominates the Chinese shrimp feed market due to its critical role in the final growth stages of shrimp husbandry. As shrimp approach harvest size, growers prioritize feeds that maximize weight gain, enhance muscle development, and ameliorate survival rates. Finisher feed is specifically formulated with advanced protein content, essential amino acids, and growth enhancers to insure optimal yield and profitability. Also, China’s adding demand for decoration- quality shrimp, both for domestic consumption and import, has led to a stronger focus on feed effectiveness. Growers prefer finisher feed as it improves feed conversion ratios (FCR), reducing overall feed costs while achieving advanced product volumes. Besides, as per China shrimp feed market forecast, the intensification of shrimp husbandry practices in China will continue to propel the segment’s dominance.

Analysis by Ingredients:

• Soybean Meal
• Fish Meal
• Wheat Flour
• Fish Oil
• Others

Soybean meal dominates the shrimp feed demand in China due to its high protein content, cost- effectiveness, and sustainability compared to traditional fishmeal. As a rich source of essential amino acids, soybean meals support shrimp growth, enhances immunity, and improves feed conversion effectiveness, making it an ideal plant- based alternative to precious marine- grounded proteins. With growing enterprises over overfishing and the environmental impact of fishmeal, the Chinese aquaculture industry is shifting toward sustainable feed constituents, further boosting the demand for soybean meal. Its harmonious supply, affordability, and compatibility with shrimp digestive systems make it the preferred protein source for shrimp growers.

Analysis by Additives:

• Vitamin and Protein
• Fatty Acid
• Antioxidant
• Feed Enzyme
• Antibiotics
• Others

The demand for vitamin- and protein-enriched shrimp feed is rising as farmers focus on enhancing shrimp growth rates, immunity, and overall health. High-protein feed formulations with essential vitamins support efficient feed conversion, improving shrimp yield and quality.

Fatty acids such as omega-3 and omega-6, play a crucial role in shrimp nutrition. They help improve energy metabolism, enhance survival rates, and contribute to shell development. The inclusion of high-quality fatty acid sources is gaining traction among feed manufacturers.

Antioxidants are essential in shrimp feed to prevent oxidative damage and improve feed stability. Natural and synthetic antioxidants help maintain feed quality, ensuring better health and disease resistance in farmed shrimp.

Feed enzymes improve digestion and nutrient absorption, leading to better shrimp growth and reduced feed waste. These additives enhance feed efficiency, making them increasingly popular in intensive shrimp farming operations.

While regulatory restrictions on antibiotic use are increasing, some formulations still include antibiotics for disease prevention. However, the market is gradually shifting towards alternative solutions like probiotics and immune boosters.

Competitive Landscape:

Key players are investing in research and development to formulate high-performance shrimp feed with optimized protein content, essential amino acids, and probiotics. The focus is on creating nutrient-rich, digestible feeds that enhance shrimp growth, disease resistance, and feed conversion efficiency. Innovations in sustainable ingredients, such as plant-based proteins and organic additives, are also gaining traction. To meet growing demand, manufacturers are increasing feed production capacity and streamlining supply chains. Companies are adopting advanced feed processing technologies like extrusion and microencapsulation to enhance feed quality and consistency. Additionally, they are expanding distribution networks to reach both small-scale and large-scale shrimp farms across different regions. These factors are creating a favorable China shrimp feed market outlook.

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the China shrimp feed market with detailed profiles of all major companies.

Latest News and Developments:

• In February 2024, China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) has given the California biotechnology company Calysta permission to use its FeedKind protein in fish and shrimp feeds. Following a rigorous examination process, Calysta has received approval to formally add its single-cell protein to aquaculture diets in China.
• In September 2023, Tongwei, a major player in the aquafeed industry in China, has promised to spend heavily in shrimp production using the recirculating aquaculture system (RAS).

China Shrimp Feed Market Report Scope:

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the China shrimp feed market from 2019-2033.
• The research study provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the China shrimp feed market.
• Porter's Five Forces analysis assists stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the China shrimp feed industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.