Global Feed Yeast Market: Trends & Forecast to 2035
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Global Feed Yeast Market By Sub-Additive (Live Yeast, Selenium Yeast, Spent Yeast, Torula Dried Yeast, Whey Yeast, Yeast Derivatives), By Animal (Aquaculture, Poultry, Ruminants, Swine), And By Geography – Market Size, Opportunities, Trends And Forecast From 2023 to 2035
Report Code: EBI2000166 |
Report Published Date: December 2025
Global Feed Yeast Market: Trends & Forecast to 2035
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The Global Feed Yeast Market is witnessing consistent expansion, supported by the growing importance of high-quality animal nutrition across livestock, poultry, and aquaculture industries. In 2024, the market is valued at approximately USD 2.01 billion, reflecting strong demand for yeast-based feed additives that enhance digestion, immunity, and overall animal performance. Feed yeast has become a preferred solution due to its natural origin, high protein content, and ability to improve feed efficiency, making it an essential ingredient in modern compound feed formulations.
The global feed yeast industry is projected to reach around USD 3.49 billion by 2035, registering a CAGR of about 4.83% during 2025–2035. This steady growth trajectory is driven by rising global meat consumption, increasing commercialization of livestock farming, and a gradual shift away from antibiotic growth promoters toward natural, functional feed additives. Technological advancements in fermentation and yeast processing are further enhancing product quality and scalability.
Regional Analysis: Leading and Fastest-Growing Feed Yeast Markets
Asia Pacific: Largest and Fastest-Growing Regional Market
Asia Pacific dominates the global feed yeast market. This strong performance is attributed to the rapid expansion of poultry, aquaculture, and livestock farming in countries such as China, India, Thailand, and South Korea. Population growth, rising disposable incomes, and increasing demand for animal protein are significantly boosting feed production and consumption across the region.
North America Market Performance and Industry Maturity
The North America Feed Yeast Market benefits from advanced animal nutrition practices, high adoption of functional feed additives, and strong regulatory frameworks supporting feed quality and safety. The growing preference for organic meat, dairy products, and antibiotic-free livestock farming is further fueling demand for yeast-based feed solutions in the US and Canada.
Europe Feed Yeast Market and Sustainability Focus
Europe represents a stable and mature market for feed yeast. Growth in this region is largely driven by strict regulations on animal welfare and feed additives, along with increasing emphasis on sustainable and environmentally friendly livestock production. The adoption of yeast derivatives and live yeast products is particularly strong in dairy and ruminant feed applications.
Product Category Analysis & High-Growth Segments in the Feed Yeast Market
Sub-Additive Analysis: Dominance of Live Yeast
Among various sub-additives, Live Yeast holds the largest share in the global feed yeast market. Live yeast is widely preferred due to its proven benefits in improving rumen function, enhancing feed conversion ratios, and stabilizing gut microflora. Its strong performance in ruminant and poultry nutrition continues to support its leading market position.
Animal Type Segmentation: Poultry and Aquaculture Lead Demand
By animal type, poultry remains the largest consumer of feed yeast. The rapid expansion of the global poultry industry and high feed conversion efficiency requirements are key growth factors. Meanwhile, the aquaculture feed yeast market is expected to reach approximately USD 1.08 billion by 2035, supported by a strong CAGR of around 5.52%, driven by the rising global demand for fish and seafood protein.
Market Drivers & Key Opportunities in the Feed Yeast Industry
The global Feed Yeast market is primarily driven by the rapid expansion of the livestock, poultry, and aquaculture industries, particularly across emerging economies in Asia Pacific and Latin America. Rising global consumption of meat, dairy, eggs, and seafood is pushing feed manufacturers to adopt nutritionally enriched, protein-rich, and functional feed ingredients. Feed yeast plays a critical role in improving gut health, nutrient absorption, immunity, and feed conversion efficiency, making it an increasingly essential component in modern animal nutrition programs.
Additionally, the growing shift away from antibiotic growth promoters toward natural and sustainable feed additives is creating strong opportunities for feed yeast adoption. Regulatory restrictions on antibiotics, combined with rising awareness of animal welfare and food safety, are accelerating demand for live yeast, yeast derivatives, and probiotic-based feed solutions. Expansion of commercial aquaculture, increasing focus on sustainable livestock farming, and advancements in fermentation technology further present significant growth opportunities for specialized and application-specific feed yeast products.
Market Challenges & Restraints
- High Production and Processing Costs for Advanced Yeast Products
- Regulatory Compliance and Quality Standard Challenges
- Limited Awareness Among Small-Scale Farmers in Developing Regions
Trending Developments in the Global Feed Yeast Market
Rapid Adoption of Functional and Probiotic Feed Yeast
There is a growing preference for live yeast and yeast derivatives in animal feed formulations due to their proven benefits in enhancing digestive health, improving immunity, and reducing disease incidence. These functional feed yeast products are increasingly used in poultry, ruminant, and aquaculture feed, particularly in high-density commercial farming operations where animal health and performance are critical.
Integration of Feed Yeast in Sustainable and Antibiotic-Free Nutrition Programs
Feed manufacturers are increasingly incorporating feed yeast into antibiotic-free and clean-label feed solutions to meet evolving regulatory requirements and consumer demand for safe animal products. Advances in fermentation technology, strain optimization, and precision nutrition are enabling the development of customized yeast-based feed additives that deliver consistent performance, improved feed efficiency, and reduced environmental impact.
Competitive Landscape: Leading Global Feed Yeast Companies
Key players include:
- Lesaffre Group
- Angel Yeast Co., Ltd.
- Chr. Hansen Holding
- DSM Nutritional Products
- Alltech Inc
- AB Mauri
- Lallemand Animal Nutrition
- Novus International
- Kerry Group
- Nutreco
Global Feed Yeast Market, By Region, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Global Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Global Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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North America Feed Yeast Market, By Country, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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North America Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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North America Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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US Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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US Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Canada Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Canada Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Mexico Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Mexico Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Europe Feed Yeast Market, By Country, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Europe Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Europe Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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UK Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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UK Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Germany Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Germany Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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France Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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France Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Italy Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Italy Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Spain Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Spain Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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BeNeLux Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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BeNeLux Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Russia Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Russia Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Nordic Region Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Nordic Region Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Rest of Europe Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Rest of Europe Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Asia Pacific Feed Yeast Market, By Country, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Asia Pacific Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Asia Pacific Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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China Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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China Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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India Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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India Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Japan Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Japan Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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South Korea Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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South Korea Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Thailand Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Thailand Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Australia Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Australia Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Philippines Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Philippines Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Rest of Asia Pacific Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Rest of Asia Pacific Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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South America Feed Yeast Market, By Country, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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South America Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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South America Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Brazil Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Brazil Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Argentina Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Argentina Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Rest of South America Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Rest of South America Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Middle East & Africa Feed Yeast Market, By Country, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Middle East & Africa Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Middle East & Africa Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Saudi Arabia Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Saudi Arabia Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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UAE Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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UAE Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Israel Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Israel Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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South Africa Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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South Africa Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Rest of Middle East & Africa Feed Yeast Market, By Animal, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Rest of Middle East & Africa Feed Yeast Market, By Sub-Additive, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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The report includes the global Feed Yeast 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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Feed Yeast Market by Sub-Additive
Feed Yeast Market by Animal
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GLOBAL North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
South America
Middle East & Africa
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