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Starter Feed Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2020-2030F- Product Image
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Starter Feed Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2020-2030F

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  • 180 Pages
  • November 2025
  • Region: Global
  • TechSci Research
  • ID: 5950458
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The Global Starter Feed Market, valued at USD 31.60 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 4.68% to reach USD 41.58 Billion by 2030. Starter feed is a specialized animal nutritional product designed for young livestock, such as poultry chicks, piglets, and calves, during their critical early growth stages to ensure optimal development and reduce mortality by providing essential nutrients. The global starter feed market is primarily driven by the escalating worldwide demand for animal protein, including meat, dairy, and eggs, alongside a heightened focus on enhancing feed efficiency and overall animal performance. Further impetus stems from continuous advancements in animal nutrition science and precision feeding technologies.

Key Market Drivers

The increasing global animal protein demand serves as a primary driver for the starter feed market. As the world population expands and economic prosperity rises in various regions, the consumption of meat, dairy, and eggs continues to escalate. This trend necessitates greater efficiency and output from commercial livestock operations, driving the need for optimized rearing practices from the initial stages of animal life.

Starter feeds are crucial in supporting the rapid and healthy development of young animals, thereby enabling them to achieve market weight or reproductive maturity more quickly. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization FAO, in November 2024, their 'Food Outlook' report forecasted global meat production to reach 373 million tonnes in 2024, reflecting a 1.4 percent increase from 2023, underscoring the continuous expansion of the animal protein sector. This growth mandates reliable early nutrition to maximize the viability and productivity of each animal.

Key Market Challenges

The challenging factor impacting the global starter feed market is the inherent volatility in raw material prices. These fluctuations, particularly for critical ingredients such as grains and protein meals, directly increase production costs for feed manufacturers. Such unpredictability makes strategic planning and budgeting difficult, often forcing manufacturers to absorb higher costs or pass them on to end-users. This direct impact on production costs significantly hampers the growth of the Global Starter Feed Market by eroding product affordability. When the cost of feed ingredients rises sharply, manufacturers are compelled to increase starter feed prices.

Key Market Trends

The shift toward the increased incorporation of probiotics, prebiotics, and essential amino acids represents a significant trend in the Global Starter Feed Market, driven by the industry's focus on enhancing animal health and performance through nutritional strategies. This approach aims to fortify young animals' immune systems, optimize gut microbiota balance, and improve overall nutrient utilization, thereby reducing the incidence of disease and lessening the need for therapeutic antibiotics. According to the European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC), in 2023, the EU-27 compound feed production included 4.8 million tons of minerals, additives, and vitamins, demonstrating the substantial scale of specialized additive integration within the regional feed sector.

Key Market Players Profiled:

  • ACI Limited
  • ADM Co.
  • Alltech Inc.
  • Associate British Foods plc.
  • BASF SE
  • Godrej Agrovet Limited
  • Janaki Group of Companies
  • Land O’Lakes, Inc.
  • Tyson Foods Inc.
  • Purina Animal Nutrition LLC

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Starter Feed Market has been segmented into the following categories:

By Type:

  • Medicated
  • Non-Medicated

By Ingredient:

  • Wheat
  • Corn
  • Soyabean
  • Oats
  • Barley

By Form:

  • Pellets
  • Crumbles
  • Others

By Livestock:

  • Ruminants
  • Swine
  • Poultry
  • Aquatic
  • Equine
  • Others

By Region:

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • South America
  • Middle East & Africa

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Starter Feed Market.

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
1.2.1. Markets Covered
1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Starter Feed Market Outlook
5.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Type (Medicated, Non-Medicated)
5.2.2. By Ingredient (Wheat, Corn, Soyabean, Oats, Barley)
5.2.3. By Form (Pellets, Crumbles, Others)
5.2.4. By Livestock (Ruminants, Swine, Poultry, Aquatic, Equine, Others)
5.2.5. By Region
5.2.6. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map
6. North America Starter Feed Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Type
6.2.2. By Ingredient
6.2.3. By Form
6.2.4. By Livestock
6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
6.3.1. United States Starter Feed Market Outlook
6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.1.1.1. By Value
6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.1.2.1. By Type
6.3.1.2.2. By Ingredient
6.3.1.2.3. By Form
6.3.1.2.4. By Livestock
6.3.2. Canada Starter Feed Market Outlook
6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.2.1.1. By Value
6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.2.2.1. By Type
6.3.2.2.2. By Ingredient
6.3.2.2.3. By Form
6.3.2.2.4. By Livestock
6.3.3. Mexico Starter Feed Market Outlook
6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.3.1.1. By Value
6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.3.2.1. By Type
6.3.3.2.2. By Ingredient
6.3.3.2.3. By Form
6.3.3.2.4. By Livestock
7. Europe Starter Feed Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Type
7.2.2. By Ingredient
7.2.3. By Form
7.2.4. By Livestock
7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
7.3.1. Germany Starter Feed Market Outlook
7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.1.1.1. By Value
7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.1.2.1. By Type
7.3.1.2.2. By Ingredient
7.3.1.2.3. By Form
7.3.1.2.4. By Livestock
7.3.2. France Starter Feed Market Outlook
7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.2.1.1. By Value
7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.2.2.1. By Type
7.3.2.2.2. By Ingredient
7.3.2.2.3. By Form
7.3.2.2.4. By Livestock
7.3.3. United Kingdom Starter Feed Market Outlook
7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.3.1.1. By Value
7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.3.2.1. By Type
7.3.3.2.2. By Ingredient
7.3.3.2.3. By Form
7.3.3.2.4. By Livestock
7.3.4. Italy Starter Feed Market Outlook
7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.4.1.1. By Value
7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.4.2.1. By Type
7.3.4.2.2. By Ingredient
7.3.4.2.3. By Form
7.3.4.2.4. By Livestock
7.3.5. Spain Starter Feed Market Outlook
7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.5.1.1. By Value
7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.5.2.1. By Type
7.3.5.2.2. By Ingredient
7.3.5.2.3. By Form
7.3.5.2.4. By Livestock
8. Asia-Pacific Starter Feed Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Type
8.2.2. By Ingredient
8.2.3. By Form
8.2.4. By Livestock
8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
8.3.1. China Starter Feed Market Outlook
8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.1.1.1. By Value
8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.1.2.1. By Type
8.3.1.2.2. By Ingredient
8.3.1.2.3. By Form
8.3.1.2.4. By Livestock
8.3.2. India Starter Feed Market Outlook
8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.2.1.1. By Value
8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.2.2.1. By Type
8.3.2.2.2. By Ingredient
8.3.2.2.3. By Form
8.3.2.2.4. By Livestock
8.3.3. Japan Starter Feed Market Outlook
8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.3.1.1. By Value
8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.3.2.1. By Type
8.3.3.2.2. By Ingredient
8.3.3.2.3. By Form
8.3.3.2.4. By Livestock
8.3.4. South Korea Starter Feed Market Outlook
8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.4.1.1. By Value
8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.4.2.1. By Type
8.3.4.2.2. By Ingredient
8.3.4.2.3. By Form
8.3.4.2.4. By Livestock
8.3.5. Australia Starter Feed Market Outlook
8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.5.1.1. By Value
8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.5.2.1. By Type
8.3.5.2.2. By Ingredient
8.3.5.2.3. By Form
8.3.5.2.4. By Livestock
9. Middle East & Africa Starter Feed Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Type
9.2.2. By Ingredient
9.2.3. By Form
9.2.4. By Livestock
9.2.5. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Starter Feed Market Outlook
9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.1.1.1. By Value
9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.1.2.1. By Type
9.3.1.2.2. By Ingredient
9.3.1.2.3. By Form
9.3.1.2.4. By Livestock
9.3.2. UAE Starter Feed Market Outlook
9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.2.1.1. By Value
9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.2.2.1. By Type
9.3.2.2.2. By Ingredient
9.3.2.2.3. By Form
9.3.2.2.4. By Livestock
9.3.3. South Africa Starter Feed Market Outlook
9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.3.1.1. By Value
9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.3.2.1. By Type
9.3.3.2.2. By Ingredient
9.3.3.2.3. By Form
9.3.3.2.4. By Livestock
10. South America Starter Feed Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Type
10.2.2. By Ingredient
10.2.3. By Form
10.2.4. By Livestock
10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
10.3.1. Brazil Starter Feed Market Outlook
10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.1.1.1. By Value
10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.1.2.1. By Type
10.3.1.2.2. By Ingredient
10.3.1.2.3. By Form
10.3.1.2.4. By Livestock
10.3.2. Colombia Starter Feed Market Outlook
10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.2.1.1. By Value
10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.2.2.1. By Type
10.3.2.2.2. By Ingredient
10.3.2.2.3. By Form
10.3.2.2.4. By Livestock
10.3.3. Argentina Starter Feed Market Outlook
10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.3.1.1. By Value
10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.3.2.1. By Type
10.3.3.2.2. By Ingredient
10.3.3.2.3. By Form
10.3.3.2.4. By Livestock
11. Market Dynamics
11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments
13. Global Starter Feed Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
15.1. ACI Limited
15.1.1. Business Overview
15.1.2. Products & Services
15.1.3. Recent Developments
15.1.4. Key Personnel
15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. ADM Co.
15.3. Alltech Inc.
15.4. Associate British Foods plc.
15.5. BASF SE
15.6. Godrej Agrovet Limited
15.7. Janaki Group of Companies
15.8. Land O’Lakes, Inc.
15.9. Tyson Foods Inc.
15.10. Purina Animal Nutrition LLC
16. Strategic Recommendations17. About the Publisher & Disclaimer

Companies Mentioned

The companies profiled in this Starter Feed market report include:
  • ACI Limited
  • ADM Co.
  • Alltech Inc.
  • Associate British Foods plc.
  • BASF SE
  • Godrej Agrovet Limited
  • Janaki Group of Companies
  • Land O’Lakes, Inc.
  • Tyson Foods Inc.
  • Purina Animal Nutrition LLC

Table Information

Report AttributeDetails
No. of Pages180
PublishedNovember 2025
Forecast Period2024 - 2030
Estimated Market Value ( USD ) in 2024 $ 31.6 Billion
Forecasted Market Value ( USD ) by 2030 $ 41.58 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate4.6%
Regions CoveredGlobal
No. of Companies Mentioned11

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