Frozen Edamame Market expected to reach US$274.204 million by 2030
Frozen Edamame Market Trends & Forecast
As per Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence (KSI) latest report, the frozen edamame market, valued at US$274.204 million in 2030 from US$237.799 million in 2025, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.89% through 2030.
Edamame is the name for soft, immature soybeans that can be eaten, often steamed. Most edamame eaten in the United States is imported frozen from China and other countries in East Asia. The increasing interest in the potential health benefits of eating edamame has prompted several growers to explore producing the vegetable crop domestically, raising the potential for market sales in frozen form.
In May 2022, Agricultural Research Service and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scientists announced that seven new sources of edamame soybeans are now available for use in breeding commercial varieties that can resist insects and disease. Approximately 90 % of U.S. grain-type soybean varieties carry genes for resistance to some diseases and pests, unlike the edamame varieties, which incorporate resistance to pests and disease.
Further, Ardo developed agrotechnology to grow edamame soy beans in Europe. Edamame in the pod are grown, harvested, processed and packed at the site in the Marchfeld region of Austria. Edamame in the pod is in the field from May to September, and ensuring they have enough irrigation is key during growth.
Consumers wanted higher-protein snacks that are plant-based and minimally processed, but those options are limited; thus, in February 2025, Biena launched Biena Crispy Edamame, a high-protein, plant-based snack made with 100% avocado oil. This innovation delivered superior taste and crunch while packing up to 13g of plant protein per serving, as much as two eggs. They were the first brand to launch a Crispy Edamame Snack with 100% avocado oil. The snacks are gluten-free, low-carb, and free from artificial ingredients.
Following the announcement in September 2024, the edamame beans harvested in Flevoland are available from March 2025 in the frozen section of all 725 Jumbo supermarkets in the Netherlands and Belgium, as well as online at Jumbo.com. Edamame beans have now been cultivated and sold in the country. Jumbo, one of the largest supermarket chains in the Netherlands offers young soybeans as it is gaining popularity among consumers, and Jumbo customers love this nutritious green powerhouse can be assured that they come from local Dutch farms. Moreover, Dutch farmers benefit from a long-term partnership, ensuring stable sales.
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Frozen Edamame Market Report Highlights
- By product type, frozen edamame market is segmented into whole edamame, shelled edamame, edamame snaps, edamame paste, and edamame flour. Edamame snaps are growing, driven by innovation in edamame-based snacks, which are gaining traction among consumers looking for nutritious snacks.
- By application, the frozen edamame market is segmented into food processing, food service industry, and retail. The food service industry, such as restaurants, hotels, and other foodservice outlets, is offering frozen edamame into their menus as appetizers or salad ingredients.
- By distribution channel, the frozen edamame market is segmented into online and offline. The online segment is rapidly growing, driven by the increasing popularity of consumer preference for convenient home delivery. Jumbo started offering edamame beans in the Netherlands and Belgium, long-term collaboration with Jumbo enables farmers such as Harry’s Farm in Flevoland to scale up edamame cultivation in the country.
- According to the World Integrated Trade Solution, in 2023, top importers of Soya beans are China with 87,387,600,000 Kg, followed by the European Union with 13,398,900,000 Kg, Argentina with having 10,367,700,000 Kg, and Japan with 3,155,530,000 Kg.
- Asia Pacific will be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period, driven by huge population, and increasing adoption of vegan and vegetarian diets is driving demand for frozen edamame in countries like China and India.
- North America is anticipated to see considerable growth, fueled by a continuous rise in consumer awareness of the health benefits of edamame, such as its ability to reduce risks of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes.
Frozen Edamame Market Segmentation
Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence has segmented the frozen edamame market based on product type, application, distribution channel, and region:
Frozen Edamame Market, By Type
- Whole Edamame
- Shelled Edamame
- Edamame Snaps
- Edamame Paste
- Edamame Flour
Frozen Edamame Market, By Application
- Food Processing
- Food Service Industry
- Retail
Frozen Edamame Market, By Distribution Channel
- Online
- Offline
Frozen Edamame Market, By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Others
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Spain
- Others
- Middle East and Africa (MEA)
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Others
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Others
Frozen Edamame Market Key Players
- Brecon Foods
- Xiamen Sinocharm
- Xiamen Sharp Dragon
- SINOFROST
- Bariball Agriculture
- Yuyao Gumancang Food
- ANJ Group
- Young Sun
- Cixi Yongjin Frozen Food
- Shaoxing Lurong Food
- Chiangmai Frozen Foods Public Company
- Jooever
- LACO
| Report Metric | Details |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 2.89% |
| Study Period | 2020 to 2030 |
| Historical Data | 2020 to 2023 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2030 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Million |
| Segmentation | Product Type, Application, Distribution Channel, Geography |
| Geographical Segmentation | North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific |
| List of Major Companies in Frozen Edamame Market | Brecon Foods, Xiamen Sinocharm, Xiamen Sharp Dragon, SINOFROST, Bariball Agriculture |
| Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |
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