China Soy Protein Isolate Prices gets a little push from demand side this September 2025

China Soy Protein Isolate Prices gets a little push from demand side this September 2025

Meyer Berger 24-Sep-2025

China Soy protein isolate market indicated stabilisation in September 2025 as prices settled after a consistent pattern of descent in February to August. The soy protein isolate category experienced a small 0.6% boost as food processing demand regained vigor in anticipation of the autumn production season, the first direction change following seven monthly declines. Industrial purchasers revived guarded purchasing efforts, and Southeast Asian market export demand for soy protein isolate added additional price support. Recovery was supported by strengthening demand among plant protein producers and consistent utilization within pharmaceutical applications. Supply side fundamentals were offset by domestic use of production hardening to 78% from previous month's level of 72%. Key market movers of soy protein isolate were declining soybean meal prices, which cut raw material prices, and lower container freight rates that enhanced export competitiveness. Prices are expected to continue at present levels through Q4 2025, and trade is expected within the range.

Key Highlights:

  • Increased consumption in meat alternatives and protein supplements as manufacturers prepare for Qx production schedules
  • Southeast Asian importers resumed regular soy protein isolate procurement after inventory destocking phases completed in Hx xxxx
  • Soybean meal prices declined xx month-on-month, reducing raw material costs for manufacturers
  • Container shipping costs from major Chinese ports decreased xxx supporting export competitiveness for soy protein isolate

China&#xx;s soy protein isolate demand continued to be robust in major end-use markets throughout September. The food processing sector, which accounts for xxx of total soy protein isolate consumption, experienced firmer buying as producers stockpiled product in anticipation of the usual Qx production peak. Plant-based protein companies stepped up soy protein isolate utilization by xx month-to-month due to increasing consumer acceptance of alternative proteins. The pharma industry recorded consistent demand for nutritional supplements, while usage in adhesives and coatings saw modest recovery. Vietnamese, Thai, and Indonesian regional purchasers recovered...

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