Animal Feed Market - Forecasts from 2023 to 2028

The animal feed market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.96% from US$387.384 billion in 2021 to US$508.531 billion in 2028.

Animal feed plays an important character in worldwide food production since it enables the economic production of animal additives. Animal feed is the most important source of nutrition intake by animals that ensures improved immunity, accelerated growth, and good health. Furthermore, with an increasing initiative for the production of sustainable protein animal feed acts as a high-value protein source for both livestock and fish. The livestock and the animal feed market are harmonious with each other in growth. The prime factor which is expected to drive the growth of animal feed during the forecast period is the surging consumption of meat products for greater protein intake which has resulted in higher demand for nutritious feed aiming at better health for the animals. Lucrative growth in livestock industrialization also plays an important role in growth in the industry. Furthermore, increased awareness regarding the importance of nutrition intake and animal health accompanied by the availability of goods has encouraged farmers and slaughterhouses to inculcate superior animal feed in their livestock diet.

Growth Factors

Growing meat consumption has significantly increased demand for healthy livestock which in turn drives the market for animal feed

The animal feed market is expected to surge in the coming years due to the rise in meat consumption around the world. According to OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2021-2030, global meat production per capita is projected to increase by 0.3% P.A. to 35.4kg in retail weight equivalent by 2030. Overall, the bulk of meat production growth is attributed to developing regions, which will account for 80% of the additional output. It also stated that beef consumption is projected to increase to 76 Mt over the next ten years and will constitute approximately 16% of the total increase in meat consumption as compared to the base period. Also, global pig meat consumption is projected to increase to 127 Mt over the next ten years and will account for 28% of the total increase in meat consumption. As a result of this, the increase in meat consumption followed by a growth in population is projected to drive the animal feed market.

An increase in research and developmental activities followed by a rise in expenditure activities along with the implementation of government policies is further expected to drive market growth.

For instance, in 2021, Right to Protein, a national public health campaign moved forward with the launch of India’s first feed label for animal protein products ‘Soy Fed’, which further coincided with the National Nutrition Months. Moreover, after this launch, in 2022, Shalimar Group which is regarded to be a pioneer in the chicken sector, joined the league of adopters. Further, the development of livestock production has subsequently aided the rise in the demand for highly nutritious animal feed products, which is expected to drive the animal feed demand. In 2021, the European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC) reported that the production of compound feed for farm animals in the EU-27 countries reached 150.2 million tonnes, up 0.03% from 2020. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the global grain market rally, the skyrocketing grain prices, and the development of animal diseases in 2021 managed to stabilize or slightly boost their production.

Based on geography, the animal feed market is segmented into North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The North American market for animal feed is anticipated to hold a significant share during the forecasted period. The outbursts of diseases amongst the animals coupled with the rising awareness about the nutritional content are amongst the major factors driving the demand in the North American region. The United States is the major market in the region as the US animal food manufacturing industry strongly depends on the free-trade agreement with Canada and Mexico (North American Free Trade Agreement’s (NAFTA)), which has green signaled the exports of feed and feed ingredients. This trade agreement, coupled with the growing livestock industry, is driving the animal feed market. A key factor expected to augment the market growth in the coming years is a significant shift of consumers towards animal-sourced proteins. The Asia Pacific animal feed market is projected to grow at the fastest rate. The rise in disposable income and inculcation of an animal-based protein diet for sustaining healthy life has increased the consumption of meat in the region. The market for animal feed in the European region is driven by increasing demand for meat and aquaculture products. A significant increase in the demand is expected from the countries like France, Germany, Netherlands, Bulgaria, Russia, Belgium, Denmark, Hungary, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom because of changing diet patterns, population, and economic growth. Further, In 2021, the European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC) reported that the production of compound feed for farm animals in the EU-27 countries reached 150.2 million tonnes, up 0.03% from 2020. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the global grain market rally, the skyrocketing grain prices, and the development of animal diseases in 2021 managed to stabilize or slightly boost their production.

Market Segments

By Type

• Fodder & Forage
• Compound Feed

By Livestock

• Pork
• Aquatic animal
• Cattle
• Poultry
• Others

By Raw Materials

• Soy
• Corn
• Rendered Meal
• Others

By Geography

• North America
• USA
• Canada
• Mexico
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Others
• Europe
• UK
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Others
• The Middle East and Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Israel
• South Africa
• Others
• Asia Pacific
• Japan
• China
• India
• South Korea
• Indonesia
• Thailand
• Vietnam
• Philippines
• Malaysia
• Others