Global Animal Feed Market: Trends & Forecast to 2035
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Global Animal Feed Market By Type (Acidifiers, Probiotics, Enzyme, Antioxidants, Antibiotics, Amino Acids, Vitamins, Minerals, Others), By Form (Pellets, Crumbles, Mash, Others), By Species (Swine, Ruminants, Poultry, Aquaculture, Others) And By Geography – Market Size, Opportunities, Trends And Forecast From 2023 to 2035
Report Code: EBI2000169 |
Report Published Date: December 2025
Global Animal Feed Market: Trends & Forecast to 2035
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The global animal feed market reached an estimated value of USD 554.7 billion in 2024, reflecting the essential role of feed in sustaining the global livestock and aquaculture industries. The market is projected to expand steadily and reach approximately USD 969.5 billion by 2035, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 5.01% during the forecast period. This growth is driven by increasing demand for animal protein, rising commercialization of livestock farming, and continuous improvements in feed formulation and nutritional efficiency.
Increasing global consumption of meat, milk, eggs, and seafood remains the primary driver of the animal feed market. Rapid urbanization, population growth, and rising disposable incomes—especially in emerging economies—have led to a shift toward protein-rich diets. As a result, livestock producers are scaling up production, directly boosting demand for nutritionally balanced and performance-enhancing animal feed products across poultry, ruminant, swine, and aquaculture sectors.
Regional Analysis: Leading and Fastest-Growing Animal Feed Markets
Asia Pacific Leads the Global Animal Feed Market
The Asia Pacific region dominates the global animal feed market, accounting for the largest revenue share in 2024. Countries such as China, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand host massive livestock and aquaculture populations, making the region a major consumer of compound feed. Rapid growth in commercial poultry farming, expanding aquaculture activities, and strong government support for livestock productivity are key factors supporting Asia Pacific’s market leadership. Additionally, rising feed mill capacity and foreign investments further strengthen regional growth.
North America Maintains a High-Value Mature Market
North America represents a mature yet high-value animal feed market, supported by advanced livestock management practices and strong adoption of precision nutrition and specialty feed formulations. The United States leads regional demand, driven by large-scale poultry, cattle, and swine operations. High awareness regarding animal health, productivity, and feed efficiency encourages the use of premium feed additives, contributing to higher average feed prices compared to developing regions.
Europe Focuses on Sustainable and High-Quality Feed Solutions
The European animal feed market is characterized by stable growth and strong emphasis on sustainability, animal welfare, and regulatory compliance. The region shows increasing demand for organic feed, non-GMO ingredients, and antibiotic-free formulations. Stringent regulations on feed safety and traceability have encouraged innovation in feed additives and alternative protein sources, supporting consistent market expansion despite slower volume growth.
Product Category Analysis & High-Growth Segments in the Animal Feed Market
Poultry Feed Segment Holds the Largest Market Share
Poultry feed accounts for the largest share of the global animal feed market due to the widespread consumption of chicken meat and eggs. Poultry production benefits from shorter production cycles, high feed conversion efficiency, and lower production costs compared to other livestock. The growing popularity of poultry as an affordable protein source continues to drive high demand for broiler and layer feed, especially in Asia Pacific and Latin America.
Aquaculture Feed Registers the Fastest Growth Rate
Aquaculture feed is among the fastest-growing categories in the global animal feed market, driven by increasing seafood consumption and the decline of wild fish stocks. Asia Pacific dominates aquafeed demand due to extensive fish and shrimp farming operations. Technological advancements in floating and extruded feed, along with the adoption of plant-based and alternative protein sources, are reshaping aquaculture feed formulations and improving feed efficiency.
Market Drivers & Key Opportunities in the Animal Feed Industry
The global animal feed market is primarily driven by the steady expansion of commercial livestock farming, poultry production, dairy operations, and aquaculture activities, particularly across emerging economies in Asia Pacific, Latin America, and parts of Africa. Rising global demand for meat, milk, eggs, and seafood, supported by population growth, urbanization, and changing dietary preferences, continues to drive strong consumption of compound feed, premixes, and nutritionally fortified feed products.
Additionally, the increasing focus on livestock productivity, feed efficiency, and animal health is accelerating demand for high-quality animal feed formulations enriched with proteins, amino acids, vitamins, enzymes, and probiotics. The shift toward intensive and semi-intensive farming systems, along with the expansion of organized feed mills, presents significant opportunities for manufacturers offering species-specific, performance-enhancing, and sustainable feed solutions. Growth in aquaculture farming, antibiotic-free meat production, and precision nutrition further supports long-term market expansion.
Market Challenges & Restraints
- Volatility in Raw Material Prices
- High Competition and Product Commoditization
- Environmental Regulations and Waste Management Concerns
Trending Developments in the Global Animal Feed Market
Rising Adoption of High-Performance and Functional Animal Feed
There is growing demand for functional and specialty animal feed, including feeds fortified with enzymes, probiotics, prebiotics, organic minerals, and immune-boosting additives. These advanced formulations improve feed conversion ratios, gut health, and overall animal performance, making them increasingly popular in poultry, dairy, and aquaculture farming.
Shift Toward Sustainable and Alternative Feed Ingredients
Feed manufacturers are increasingly adopting plant-based proteins, insect meal, algae-based ingredients, and food-industry by-products to reduce dependency on traditional raw materials and improve sustainability. This trend is particularly strong in Europe and North America, driven by environmental regulations and ESG commitments.
Competitive Landscape: Leading Global Animal Feed Companies
Key players include:
- Cargill
- Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)
- New Hope Group
- Nutreco
- Alltech
- Charoen Pokphand Group
- Land O’Lakes
- BRF
- Perdue Farms
Global Animal Feed Market, By Region, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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North America Animal Feed Market, By Country, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Canada Animal Feed Market, By Form, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Mexico Animal Feed Market, By Form, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Europe Animal Feed Market, By Country, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Germany Animal Feed Market, By Form, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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France Animal Feed Market, By Form, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Italy Animal Feed Market, By Form, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Spain Animal Feed Market, By Form, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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BeNeLux Animal Feed Market, By Form, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Russia Animal Feed Market, By Form, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Asia Pacific Animal Feed Market, By Country, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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China Animal Feed Market, By Form, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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China Animal Feed Market, By Species, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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China Animal Feed Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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India Animal Feed Market, By Form, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Japan Animal Feed Market, By Form, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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South Korea Animal Feed Market, By Form, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Thailand Animal Feed Market, By Form, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Australia Animal Feed Market, By Form, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Philippines Animal Feed Market, By Form, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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South America Animal Feed Market, By Country, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Middle East & Africa Animal Feed Market, By Country, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Saudi Arabia Animal Feed Market, By Form, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Israel Animal Feed Market, By Form, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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South Africa Animal Feed Market, By Form, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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South Africa Animal Feed Market, By Species, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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The report includes the global Animal Feed market size and forecast data for the following segments within each of the mentioned countries and regions.
DATA PARAMETERS:
- Historic Years: 2023 to 2024
- Base Year (for Calculation): 2024
- Estimated Year: 2025
- Forecast Years: 2025 to 2035
- Market Size & Forecast Parameter(s): Value ($ Million)
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MARKET SEGMENTS |
COUNTRIES & REGIONS COVERED |
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Animal Feed Market by Type
Animal Feed Market by Form
Animal Feed Market by Species
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GLOBAL North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
South America
Middle East & Africa
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