Cattle Feed & Feed Additives Global Market Report 2025

The cattle feed & feed additives market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $63.8 billion in 2024 to $66.71 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to population growth, income levels, urbanization, disease outbreaks.

The cattle feed & feed additives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $84.77 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainable practices, health and wellness trends, global trade policies, climate change concerns. Major trends in the forecast period include innovations in feed additives, alternative protein sources, digitalization in agriculture, consumer demand for transparency.

The forecast of 6.2% growth over the next five years reflects a slight reduction of 0.1% from the previous projection. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. New duties on trace‑mineral premixes containing zinc and manganese sourced from China will elevate ration costs, particularly in high‑density cattle operations. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The expanding livestock and animal husbandry industry is anticipated to drive the growth of the cattle feed and feed additives market in the future. Livestock encompasses animals such as cattle, sheep, horses, goats, and other domestic species typically raised on farms. Cattle feed and feed additives are utilized on farms to provide essential nutrients to livestock, promoting faster growth. For example, in May 2022, data from Eurostat, a European government agency, indicated that the EU had a substantial livestock population, including 142 million pigs, 76 million cattle, 60 million sheep, and 11 million goats. Therefore, the growth of the livestock and animal husbandry sectors is fueling the expansion of the cattle feed and feed additives market.

An increase in meat consumption is anticipated to drive the growth of the cattle feed and feed additive market in the coming years. Meat refers to the flesh of animals, primarily livestock and poultry, used as a food source. As demand for meat, particularly beef, rises, there is a heightened need for cattle feed to maintain animal health and ensure the production of high-quality meat. Feed additives are also employed to enhance cattle growth and overall health. This growing demand for meat leads to increased cattle production, which subsequently boosts the market for feed and additives that promote their nutrition and well-being. For instance, in July 2024, a report from the Food and Agriculture Organization, a specialized agency based in Italy, indicated that by 2033, global consumption of poultry, pig meat, beef, and sheep meat is projected to increase by 16%, 8%, 11%, and 16%, respectively. On a per capita basis, meat consumption is expected to grow by 2% during the same period. Therefore, the rising meat consumption is propelling the growth of the cattle feed and feed additive markets.

Major companies in the cattle feed and feed additives market are concentrating on the introduction of new technologies, such as feed additives for livestock, to enhance animal nutrition, improve growth performance, and increase overall productivity. Feed additives for livestock are substances incorporated into animal feed to boost its nutritional value, promote growth, and support health. For example, in June 2023, Evonik, a chemical company based in Germany, launched an updated version of its Biolys product, a primary source of L-lysine for animal feeds. This next-generation formulation features 62.4% L-lysine, up from the previous 60%, and is specifically designed to more effectively meet the nutritional requirements of livestock such as swine and poultry. The product is produced via fermentation, transforming dextrose from corn into L-lysine, and includes additional nutrients and energy that benefit the animals. The updated Biolys not only enhances the efficiency of amino acid delivery but also aligns with Evonik's strategy to address the rising global demand for high-quality animal protein while minimizing resource usage.

Cattle feed additives refer to the products that are used to increase cattle nutrition and are added to cattle feed to provide complete nutrition to farm cattle. These are ground, pelleted, crumbled, or mixed feed used for feeding cattle. These feeds are balanced for various nutrients as per cattle needs. Feed additives are compounds fed to cattle for reasons other than supplying nutrients, such as promoting good cattle health and improving their growth.

The main types of ingredients in cattle feed and feed additives are corn, soybean meal, wheat, oil seeds, grains, and others. Corn is used as livestock feed, biofuel, and raw material in the farm industry. Corn is a tall American cereal grass plant widely grown for its large ears of starchy grain, which come in wide varieties. The different products include antibiotics, vitamins, antioxidants, amino acids, feed enzymes, and acidifiers and involve various applications such as beef cattle, dairy cattle, calves and others.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a considerable impact on the veterinary healthcare sector, particularly in the supply of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and animal care products. Increased duties on imported veterinary medicines, diagnostic equipment, surgical tools, and pet care supplies have driven up operational costs for veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, and livestock health providers, forcing them to either raise service charges or absorb reduced profit margins. The livestock and agricultural industries are facing similar pressures, as tariffs on feed additives, vaccines, and breeding equipment push up production costs and complicate animal health management. Furthermore, retaliatory tariffs in major export markets have weakened demand for U.S.-manufactured veterinary products, adding to revenue challenges. To navigate these headwinds, the sector must now focus on local sourcing, preventive healthcare strategies, and digital veterinary solutions to control costs while continuing to deliver quality animal care.

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Major companies operating in the cattle feed additives market are developing strategic partnerships for the company and market development. In January 2023, Nutreco, a Netherlands-based animal nutrition company that also manufactures cattle feed additives, partnered with BiomEdit, a US-based microbiome research company, to enter into a long-term research and commercial partnership to produce novel feed additives. Through this partnership, they will combine BiomEdit’s microbiome science and bioinformatics platform with Nutreco’s feed to develop novel feed additives, providing benefits to animal feed in poultry, swine, cattle, and aquaculture. The collaboration is industry-first, focusing on the discovery, development, and commercialization of next-generation ultra-specialty feed additives called Biome-actives to address livestock producers’ health and sustainability challenges. By leveraging BiomEdit’s advanced microbiome discovery platform and Nutreco’s expertise and commercial deployment capabilities, the companies will launch novel feed additive products that address some of the most important problems in animal health, sustainability, and food security.

In February 2023, Adisseo, a French-based animal nutrition company, acquired Nor-Feed for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is part of the Adisseo Group’s strategy to become one of the world leaders in specialty ingredients for animal nutrition. Nor-Feed is a French-based animal nutrition additive manufacturer specializing in plant-based ingredients.

Major companies operating in the cattle feed & feed additives market include Bluestar AdisseoCompany, The Archer Daniels Midland company, BASF SE, Biomin Pte Ltd., Cargill Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Koninklijke DSM N. V., Solvay SA, Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Novozymes A/S, Chr. Hansen A/S, Nutreco N. V., Kemin Industries Inc., Alltech, Land O’Lakes Inc., Provimi, EWOS Group, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, ForFarmers NV, Tyson Foods Inc., Wens Foodstuff Group, BRF S. A., Cactus Feeders Inc., The Kent Nutrition Group, Ridley Corporation Limited, JBS Holdings Inc., The Mosaic Company, Nutriad International NV, Phibro Animal Health Corporation, Perdue Farms, Sanderson Farms, Smithfield Foods Inc., Southern States Cooperative, The Scoular Company, Viterra Inc., Wilbur-Ellis Company Inc., Zoetis Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the cattle feed and feed additive market in 2024. The regions covered in the cattle feed & feed additives market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the cattle feed & feed additives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

The cattle feed and feed additive market consists of sales of antibiotics, acidifiers, vitamins, and enzymes. 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).

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