Global Soybean Hulls Market Overview
Western Market Research estimates that the global Soybean Hulls market was valued at USD XXXX billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD XXXX billion by 2036, growing at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period 2026–2036.
Soybean hulls are a nutrient-rich by-product of soybean processing, widely utilized as a cost-effective, high-fiber feed ingredient for livestock. Their strong digestibility in ruminants, availability at scale, and favorable economics have positioned soybean hulls as a strategic input in animal nutrition, feed formulation optimization, and sustainable agri-value chains. Growing pressure to reduce feed costs and improve circular utilization of agricultural by-products continues to drive market expansion.
The Global Soybean Hulls Market Report provides a comprehensive assessment of market size, supply dynamics, regulatory environment, competitive structure, and long-term growth opportunities, supported by historical analysis and forward-looking forecasts.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Soybean Hulls Market
The COVID-19 pandemic had a short-term disruptive but structurally resilient impact:
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2020 disruptions in logistics and soybean processing operations affected hull availability in some regions.
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Temporary volatility in feed demand due to reduced meat processing and livestock movement.
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Rapid recovery supported by:
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Essential classification of animal feed supply chains
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Stable demand from dairy and beef cattle sectors
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Increased focus on cost-efficient feed ingredients
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Overall, COVID-19 reinforced the importance of locally available, by-product-based feed materials such as soybean hulls.
Global Soybean Hulls Market Segmentation
By Form
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Loose Soybean Hulls
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Pelletized Soybean Hulls
By Processing Type
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Unprocessed / Raw Hulls
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Ground Hulls
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Steam-Conditioned & Pelletized Hulls
By Application
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Ruminant Diets (dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep)
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Swine Diets
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Poultry Diets
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Equine Feed
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Others (pet food, specialty feed)
By End User
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Commercial Feed Manufacturers
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Integrated Livestock Producers
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Small & Medium Farms
Regional Analysis
North America
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Strong demand from dairy and beef cattle industries
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Well-established soybean processing infrastructure
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High adoption of pelletized hulls for feed efficiency
Europe
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Growing use in sustainable and fiber-balanced feed formulations
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Emphasis on by-product utilization and circular agriculture
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Germany, France, and the UK are major consumers
Asia-Pacific
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Fastest-growing region
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Expansion of livestock and aquaculture sectors
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China and Southeast Asia drive import and domestic processing demand
South America
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Major soybean-producing region
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Increasing internal utilization of hulls in cattle and poultry feed
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Brazil and Argentina dominate regional supply
Middle East & Africa
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Import-dependent market
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Growth driven by dairy farming and feed milling expansion
Competitive Landscape – Key Players
The soybean hulls market is moderately consolidated, with competition centered on processing scale, logistics reach, pricing stability, and integration with soybean crushing operations.
Major Market Participants Include:
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ADM
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Bunge
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Cargill
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Louis Dreyfus Company
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Wilmar International
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COFCO
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Yihai Kerry
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Shandong Bohi
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Henan Sunshine
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
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Threat of New Entrants – Low
High capital investment and integration with soybean crushing limit entry. -
Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Low
Hulls are a by-product, reducing supplier leverage. -
Bargaining Power of Buyers – Moderate
Feed manufacturers seek competitive pricing but value supply reliability. -
Threat of Substitutes – Moderate
Alternatives include wheat bran, rice bran, and beet pulp. -
Competitive Rivalry – Moderate
Competition driven by logistics efficiency and price stability.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
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Cost-effective, high-fiber feed ingredient
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Abundant supply linked to soybean processing
Weaknesses
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Lower protein content compared to other feed ingredients
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Bulkiness affects transportation economics
Opportunities
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Rising demand for fiber-balanced ruminant diets
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Growth in pelletized and value-added forms
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Expansion in emerging livestock markets
Threats
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Price volatility of soybeans
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Competition from alternative feed by-products
Market Trends
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Increased adoption of pelletized soybean hulls
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Integration into precision feed formulations
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Emphasis on sustainable and circular feed ingredients
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Growing cross-border trade in Asia-Pacific
Key Market Drivers
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Expansion of dairy and beef cattle industries
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Need to reduce livestock feed costs
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Growth in soybean crushing capacity
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Demand for sustainable feed ingredients
Challenges
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Transportation and storage costs
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Nutritional variability across sources
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Competition from regional feed substitutes
Value Chain Analysis
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Soybean Cultivation
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Soybean Crushing & Hull Separation
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Processing & Pelletization
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Bulk Storage & Logistics
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Feed Manufacturing
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Livestock End Use
Strategic Recommendations for Stakeholders
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Processors: Invest in pelletization to improve transport efficiency
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Feed Manufacturers: Optimize inclusion rates for ruminant diets
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Traders: Expand regional distribution networks in Asia and MEA
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Investors: Focus on vertically integrated soybean processors
1. Market Overview of Soybean Hulls
1.1 Soybean Hulls Market Overview
1.1.1 Soybean Hulls Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Soybean Hulls Market Size by Regions: 2015 VS 2021 VS 2026
1.3 Soybean Hulls Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Soybean Hulls Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Soybean Hulls Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Soybean Hulls Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Soybean Hulls Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 Loose form
2.4 Pellet form
3. Covid-19 Impact Soybean Hulls Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Soybean Hulls Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Soybean Hulls Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Ruminant Diets
3.4 Swine Diets
3.5 Poultry Diets
3.6 Others
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Soybean Hulls Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Soybean Hulls Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Soybean Hulls Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Soybean Hulls Business
5.1 ADM
5.1.1 ADM Company Profile
5.1.2 ADM Soybean Hulls Product Specification
5.1.3 ADM Soybean Hulls Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 Bunge
5.2.1 Bunge Company Profile
5.2.2 Bunge Soybean Hulls Product Specification
5.2.3 Bunge Soybean Hulls Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 Louis Dreyfus
5.3.1 Louis Dreyfus Company Profile
5.3.2 Louis Dreyfus Soybean Hulls Product Specification
5.3.3 Louis Dreyfus Soybean Hulls Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 Wilmar International
5.4.1 Wilmar International Company Profile
5.4.2 Wilmar International Soybean Hulls Product Specification
5.4.3 Wilmar International Soybean Hulls Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 Cofco
5.5.1 Cofco Company Profile
5.5.2 Cofco Soybean Hulls Product Specification
5.5.3 Cofco Soybean Hulls Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 Donlinks
5.6.1 Donlinks Company Profile
5.6.2 Donlinks Soybean Hulls Product Specification
5.6.3 Donlinks Soybean Hulls Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 Shandong Bohi
5.7.1 Shandong Bohi Company Profile
5.7.2 Shandong Bohi Soybean Hulls Product Specification
5.7.3 Shandong Bohi Soybean Hulls Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.8 Henan Sunshine
5.8.1 Henan Sunshine Company Profile
5.8.2 Henan Sunshine Soybean Hulls Product Specification
5.8.3 Henan Sunshine Soybean Hulls Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.9 Sanhe hopefull
5.9.1 Sanhe hopefull Company Profile
5.9.2 Sanhe hopefull Soybean Hulls Product Specification
5.9.3 Sanhe hopefull Soybean Hulls Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.10 Cargill
5.10.1 Cargill Company Profile
5.10.2 Cargill Soybean Hulls Product Specification
5.10.3 Cargill Soybean Hulls Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.11 Xiangchi Scents Holding
5.11.1 Xiangchi Scents Holding Company Profile
5.11.2 Xiangchi Scents Holding Soybean Hulls Product Specification
5.11.3 Xiangchi Scents Holding Soybean Hulls Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.12 Dalian Huanong
5.12.1 Dalian Huanong Company Profile
5.12.2 Dalian Huanong Soybean Hulls Product Specification
5.12.3 Dalian Huanong Soybean Hulls Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.13 Yihai Kerry
5.13.1 Yihai Kerry Company Profile
5.13.2 Yihai Kerry Soybean Hulls Product Specification
5.13.3 Yihai Kerry Soybean Hulls Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Soybean Hulls Market Size
6.2 North America Soybean Hulls Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Soybean Hulls Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Soybean Hulls Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Soybean Hulls Market Size
7.2 East Asia Soybean Hulls Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Soybean Hulls Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Soybean Hulls Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Soybean Hulls Market Size
8.2 Europe Soybean Hulls Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Soybean Hulls Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Soybean Hulls Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Soybean Hulls Market Size
9.2 South Asia Soybean Hulls Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Soybean Hulls Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Soybean Hulls Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Soybean Hulls Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Soybean Hulls Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Soybean Hulls Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Soybean Hulls Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Soybean Hulls Market Size
11.2 Middle East Soybean Hulls Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Soybean Hulls Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Soybean Hulls Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Soybean Hulls Market Size
12.2 Africa Soybean Hulls Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Soybean Hulls Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Soybean Hulls Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Soybean Hulls Market Size
13.2 Oceania Soybean Hulls Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Soybean Hulls Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Soybean Hulls Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Soybean Hulls Market Size
14.2 South America Soybean Hulls Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Soybean Hulls Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Soybean Hulls Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Soybean Hulls Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Soybean Hulls Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Soybean Hulls Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Soybean Hulls Market Size by Application
16 Soybean Hulls Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter
Global Soybean Hulls Market Segmentation
By Form
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Loose Soybean Hulls
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Pelletized Soybean Hulls
By Processing Type
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Unprocessed / Raw Hulls
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Ground Hulls
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Steam-Conditioned & Pelletized Hulls
By Application
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Ruminant Diets (dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep)
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Swine Diets
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Poultry Diets
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Equine Feed
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Others (pet food, specialty feed)
By End User
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Commercial Feed Manufacturers
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Integrated Livestock Producers
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Small & Medium Farms
