Feed Yeast Market Report 2026

The feed yeast market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.86 billion in 2025 to $4.27 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to availability of low-cost brewer’s yeast, growth in livestock and poultry production, increasing awareness of yeast nutritional benefits, expansion of fermentation industry by-products, rising use of feed supplements in ruminants and poultry.

The feed yeast market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.36 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for gut health and immunity-boosting feed additives, growth in probiotic and specialty yeast markets, increasing focus on feed efficiency, innovation in yeast-derived beta-glucans and MOS, expansion of yeast applications in aquaculture. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for probiotic and functional yeast, increasing use of yeast derivatives in livestock nutrition, expansion of brewer’s yeast applications in feed, shift toward instant and ready-to-use yeast products, rising adoption in poultry, swine, and ruminant feed.

The growth of industrialized livestock production is expected to drive the expansion of the feed yeast market going forward. Livestock production refers to the output derived from farm animals and represents a vital component of global agriculture, contributing significantly to food security and nutrition. Industrialized livestock production is increasing due to the need for greater efficiency and consistent output, as large-scale farming practices help address the rising demand for meat and dairy products. Feed yeast supports industrialized livestock production by improving animal digestion, enhancing immunity, and promoting growth, which results in higher productivity and more efficient large-scale operations. For example, in July 2025, according to the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, a UK-based government authority, total livestock output in 2024 increased by £1.1 billion ($1.29 billion), reflecting a 5.6% rise from 2023 to reach £20.1 billion ($23.56 billion). Therefore, the expansion of industrialized livestock production is driving the growth of the feed yeast market.

Major companies operating in the feed yeast market are increasing their focus on introducing advanced probiotic yeast for poultry feed to gain a competitive edge in the market. Probiotic yeast is a type of feed additive used in poultry nutrition to promote gut health and improve overall bird performance. It is used to enhance digestion, nutrient absorption, and immune function in poultry. For instance, in January 2023, Phileo by Lesaffre, a France-based provider of animal welfare and performance solutions based on live yeasts, bacteria and yeast products, developed, and introduced Actisaf Sc 47 HR+ probiotic yeast for poultry feed. The unique Actisaf Sc 47 HR+ microspherule shape was developed to provide inherent resistance to combined temperature, friction, and moisture in pelleting feed without the requirement for foreign material coating. The launch of Actisaf Sc 47 HR+ in the poultry sector aims to support poultry producers in achieving better feed efficiency and growth, ultimately benefiting both the birds and the farmers' bottom line.

In October 2024, Lesaffre, a yeast manufacturer based in France, acquired BiOrigin for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to enhance Lesaffre's ability to produce yeast derivatives for savory ingredients and to meet the growing demand for natural solutions in the human food and animal nutrition markets. BiOrigin is a US-based company that manufactures specialty paper and tissue products, along with ingredients for both human food and animal nutrition.

Major companies operating in the feed yeast market are Associated British Foods PLC, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Alltech, Cargill Incorporated, Angel Yeast Co. Ltd., Chr. Hansen A/S, Lesaffre, Novus International Inc., Lallemand Inc., Leiber GmbH, Shandong Bio Sunkeen Co. Ltd., Shenyang Fada yeast Co. Ltd, Titan Biotech Ltd., Oriental Yeast Pvt. Ltd, Nutreco NV, Phibro Animal Health Corporation, DSM Nutritional Products AG, Biomin, Diamond V, Kemin Industries Inc., Lucta S. A., AB Vista, Evonik Industries AG, Pancosma SA, Danstar Ferment AG, Biorigin, Ohly, ICC Brazil, Biovet AD - Peshtera, Bioiberica, Novozymes A/S.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the feed yeast market in 2025. The regions covered in the feed yeast market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the feed yeast market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Tariffs have affected the feed yeast market by increasing costs of imported yeast strains, derivatives, and fermentation substrates, leading to higher product prices. The impact is most significant in probiotic yeast and specialty yeast segments, particularly in regions dependent on imports such as Asia-Pacific and Europe. However, tariffs have driven domestic yeast production, encouraged local sourcing, and supported innovation in low-cost fermentation processes, providing resilience to supply chains.

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The feed yeast refers to a by-product of alcoholic beverages and the fermentation industry. It is produced by reproducing yeast fungus on various substrates. The color of feed yeast ranges from pale yellow to light grey, and the smell is typical of yeast.

The main types of feed yeast include probiotic yeast, brewer’s yeast, specialty yeast, yeast derivatives. Probiotic yeast refers to live micro-organisms that confer a health benefit on the host. They derive from saccharomyces spp, kluyveromyces spp and are of forms that include fresh, instant, dry. These are of animal type that include ruminants, poultry, swine.

The feed yeast market consists of sales of brewers dried yeast, torula dried yeast, and whey yeast. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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