Animal Feed Additives Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2023-2030 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)

The global animal feed additives market has witnessed remarkable growth in recent times, primarily driven by the increasing consumption of processed meat, poultry, and dairy products. However, the extensive use of antibiotics as additives poses significant health risks to animals and humans, prompting the market to seek healthier alternatives to fill nutritional gaps in animal diets. Moreover, the outbreak of livestock diseases and the global shift towards sustainable and natural food products have fueled the demand for high-quality, naturally sourced feed additives.

Key Findings from the Report

• In 2019, the animal feed additives market recorded revenue of approximately US$35 Bn, with expectations of steady growth in the near term.
  
• The antibiotic segment remains the leading segment, despite strict regulations limiting their usage due to health concerns.
  
• Key Asian markets, particularly China and India, lead the global animal feed additives market, being major producers of raw and processed meat.
  
• North America and Europe heavily rely on Asia Pacific for imports of meat, poultry, and aquatic products, boosting demand for animal feed additives in the region.
  

Driving Factors

The rise in demand for raw and processed meat, poultry, and fish products has led to substantial growth in the animal feed additives market. Increasing safety concerns due to outbreaks of diseases like swine flu and avian flu have further driven demand for feed additives to enhance companion animal health.

New Product Launches

Frequent introductions of new products in the market are a significant factor driving revenue for the animal feed additives market. Several companies have launched innovative feed additives, such as TruGro Animal Nutrition, plant-based sweeteners, and CBD and hemp products by Layn Corp. Ascus Biosciences introduced endomicrobials, beneficial microbes that enhance productivity and well-being, while NUQO offers natural ingredients using algae bioactives and encapsulation techniques.

Challenges

Government Regulations
Stringent government regulations regarding the use of antibiotics in livestock feeds, driven by concerns about their impact on human health, may hamper the performance of this segment in the long run. Regulatory guidelines, such as the European Union's 2018 law restricting antibiotic usage in animal husbandry, pose challenges to the animal feed additives market.

Shift Towards Veganism

The constant shift towards veganism among consumers may also present a roadblock to the animal feed additives market, impacting demand for animal-derived products.

Growth Opportunities Across Regions

China and India
Asia Pacific, particularly China and India, is estimated to hold a significant share in the global animal feed additives market. The fitness-oriented lifestyles of younger generations in these countries, characterized by higher protein consumption, will drive market growth.

Interdependence of Western and Asian Markets

North America and Europe heavily rely on Asian nations for imports of raw or processed meat and aquatic and poultry products. This interdependence will continue to boost demand for animal feed additives in Asia Pacific.

Competition Analysis

Key players driving the competition in the global animal feed additives market include BASF SE, Cargill Inc., Phibro Animal Health Corp., Danisco Animal Nutrition, Novozymes AS, Elanco Animal Health, Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM), Kemin Industries Inc., Beneo GmbH, Disseo SAS, and Lallemand Inc.