This Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles market report delivers an in-depth analysis of the market’s key characteristics, including size, growth potential, and segmentation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the market across major regions and leading countries, highlighting historical data and future growth projections. The report also examines the competitive landscape, market share insights, emerging trends, and strategic developments shaping the market.
The distillers dried grains with solubles market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $12.45 billion in 2024 to $13.39 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to introduction of renewable fuel standards, increasing ethanol production from corn, rising demand from dairy and beef cattle, rising focus on waste management, and agricultural subsidies.
The distillers dried grains with solubles market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $17.7 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for animal feed, expansion of biofuel production, government policies and incentives, increasing global population, and growing awareness of sustainable practices. Major trends in the forecast period include development of DDGS with improved nutritional profiles, adoption of sustainable and eco-friendly production methods, incorporation of functional additives, utilization of advanced processing technologies, and development of value-added DDGS products.
The growth in ethanol production is expected to drive the expansion of the distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS) market. Ethanol production, which involves fermenting sugars or starches with yeast or other microorganisms to produce ethanol for use as a biofuel, is supported by government policies and incentives aimed at promoting renewable fuel sources and bolstering energy security and agriculture. This process generates DDGS, a valuable and nutrient-rich animal feed. As ethanol production increases, so does the output of DDGS, which benefits from improved quality and nutrition due to advancements in production technologies. For example, in January 2024, the Energy Information Administration reported that U.S. fuel ethanol production reached about 15.4 billion gallons (0.4 billion barrels) in 2022. By January 2023, production facilities in 21 states had a combined capacity of approximately 17.7 billion gallons per year. Therefore, the growth in ethanol production is fueling the expansion of the DDGS market.
Leading companies in the distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) market are focusing on the development of grain-based ethanol to enhance their production processes, improve sustainability, and address the growing demand for renewable energy sources. Grain-based ethanol plays a significant role in the DDGS sector by optimizing fermentation processes, leading to higher ethanol yields and valuable by-products like DDGS, which are high in protein and fiber, making them essential for animal feed and supporting sustainable agricultural practices. For example, in May 2022, Eastern India Biofuels Private Limited, an energy and environment company based in India, launched the country's first greenfield grain-based ethanol plant. This facility aims to produce renewable fuel, thereby reducing reliance on fossil fuels and emissions. Equipped with advanced fermentation and distillation technologies for optimal efficiency, the plant will also generate valuable DDGS, boosting profitability while providing a high-protein option for animal feed.
In April 2024, United Cooperative, a US-based agriculture company, acquired an ethanol plant in Wisconsin from Marquis for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to incorporate the ethanol plant into United Cooperative’s operations, enhancing value for its members and broadening its offerings to strengthen economic resilience. The deal also aligns with United Cooperative’s objective to invest in agricultural infrastructure and improve market access for local corn producers. Marquis, a US-based ethanol producer, also produces distillers dried grains with solubles.
Major companies operating in the distillers dried grains with solubles market are Valero Energy Corporation, Archer Daniels Midland Company, CHS Inc., Green Plains Inc., CropEnergies AG, Poet LLC, MGP Ingredients Inc., Little Sioux Processors LLC, Cardinal Ethanol LLC, Globus Spirits Ltd., Greenfield Global Inc., Highwater Ethanol LLC, Gulshan Polyols Ltd., East Kansas Agri-Energy LLC, Absolute Energy L.L.C., Adkins Energy LLC, Kent Feeds Inc., Nugen Feeds, R.H. Rohrer & Sons Inc., Three Rivers Energy LLC, Nutrigo Feeds Inc.
North America was the largest region in the distillers dried grains with solubles market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the distillers dried grains with solubles market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the distillers dried grains with solubles market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) are a byproduct of the ethanol production process, derived from grains such as corn. This nutrient-dense feed ingredient is widely used in animal diets, offering protein, fiber, and energy. Its high nutritional content makes it a cost-effective alternative to traditional feed ingredients.
The main types of distillers dried grains with solubles include corn, wheat, rice, amino acids, blended grains, and others. Corn-based DDGS, produced during ethanol manufacturing, is a nutrient-rich byproduct that is dried and used as a protein and energy source in animal feed. It is available in various forms, such as pellets and powders, and is formulated based on crude protein, total amino acids, and true ileal digestibility. DDGS is utilized in multiple applications, including poultry, swine, aquaculture, cattle, and dairy cattle diets.
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The distillers dried grains with solubles market consists of sales of nutritional supplements, energy sources, sustainable products, and feed ingredients. 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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The distillers dried grains with solubles market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $12.45 billion in 2024 to $13.39 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to introduction of renewable fuel standards, increasing ethanol production from corn, rising demand from dairy and beef cattle, rising focus on waste management, and agricultural subsidies.
The distillers dried grains with solubles market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $17.7 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for animal feed, expansion of biofuel production, government policies and incentives, increasing global population, and growing awareness of sustainable practices. Major trends in the forecast period include development of DDGS with improved nutritional profiles, adoption of sustainable and eco-friendly production methods, incorporation of functional additives, utilization of advanced processing technologies, and development of value-added DDGS products.
The growth in ethanol production is expected to drive the expansion of the distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS) market. Ethanol production, which involves fermenting sugars or starches with yeast or other microorganisms to produce ethanol for use as a biofuel, is supported by government policies and incentives aimed at promoting renewable fuel sources and bolstering energy security and agriculture. This process generates DDGS, a valuable and nutrient-rich animal feed. As ethanol production increases, so does the output of DDGS, which benefits from improved quality and nutrition due to advancements in production technologies. For example, in January 2024, the Energy Information Administration reported that U.S. fuel ethanol production reached about 15.4 billion gallons (0.4 billion barrels) in 2022. By January 2023, production facilities in 21 states had a combined capacity of approximately 17.7 billion gallons per year. Therefore, the growth in ethanol production is fueling the expansion of the DDGS market.
Leading companies in the distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) market are focusing on the development of grain-based ethanol to enhance their production processes, improve sustainability, and address the growing demand for renewable energy sources. Grain-based ethanol plays a significant role in the DDGS sector by optimizing fermentation processes, leading to higher ethanol yields and valuable by-products like DDGS, which are high in protein and fiber, making them essential for animal feed and supporting sustainable agricultural practices. For example, in May 2022, Eastern India Biofuels Private Limited, an energy and environment company based in India, launched the country's first greenfield grain-based ethanol plant. This facility aims to produce renewable fuel, thereby reducing reliance on fossil fuels and emissions. Equipped with advanced fermentation and distillation technologies for optimal efficiency, the plant will also generate valuable DDGS, boosting profitability while providing a high-protein option for animal feed.
In April 2024, United Cooperative, a US-based agriculture company, acquired an ethanol plant in Wisconsin from Marquis for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to incorporate the ethanol plant into United Cooperative’s operations, enhancing value for its members and broadening its offerings to strengthen economic resilience. The deal also aligns with United Cooperative’s objective to invest in agricultural infrastructure and improve market access for local corn producers. Marquis, a US-based ethanol producer, also produces distillers dried grains with solubles.
Major companies operating in the distillers dried grains with solubles market are Valero Energy Corporation, Archer Daniels Midland Company, CHS Inc., Green Plains Inc., CropEnergies AG, Poet LLC, MGP Ingredients Inc., Little Sioux Processors LLC, Cardinal Ethanol LLC, Globus Spirits Ltd., Greenfield Global Inc., Highwater Ethanol LLC, Gulshan Polyols Ltd., East Kansas Agri-Energy LLC, Absolute Energy L.L.C., Adkins Energy LLC, Kent Feeds Inc., Nugen Feeds, R.H. Rohrer & Sons Inc., Three Rivers Energy LLC, Nutrigo Feeds Inc.
North America was the largest region in the distillers dried grains with solubles market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the distillers dried grains with solubles market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the distillers dried grains with solubles market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) are a byproduct of the ethanol production process, derived from grains such as corn. This nutrient-dense feed ingredient is widely used in animal diets, offering protein, fiber, and energy. Its high nutritional content makes it a cost-effective alternative to traditional feed ingredients.
The main types of distillers dried grains with solubles include corn, wheat, rice, amino acids, blended grains, and others. Corn-based DDGS, produced during ethanol manufacturing, is a nutrient-rich byproduct that is dried and used as a protein and energy source in animal feed. It is available in various forms, such as pellets and powders, and is formulated based on crude protein, total amino acids, and true ileal digestibility. DDGS is utilized in multiple applications, including poultry, swine, aquaculture, cattle, and dairy cattle diets.
The distillers dried grains with soluble market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides distillers dried grains with soluble market statistics, including distillers dried grains with soluble industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a distillers dried grains with soluble market share, detailed distillers dried grains with soluble market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the distillers dried grains with soluble industry. This distillers dried grains with soluble market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The distillers dried grains with solubles market consists of sales of nutritional supplements, energy sources, sustainable products, and feed ingredients. 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.
This product will be delivered within 3-5 business days.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market Characteristics3. Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market Trends and Strategies4. Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market - Macro Economic Scenario Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, and the Recovery from COVID-19 on the Market32. Global Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market34. Recent Developments in the Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market
5. Global Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market Segmentation
7. Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market
9. China Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market
10. India Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market
11. Japan Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market
12. Australia Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market
13. Indonesia Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market
14. South Korea Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market
15. Western Europe Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market
16. UK Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market
17. Germany Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market
18. France Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market
19. Italy Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market
20. Spain Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market
21. Eastern Europe Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market
22. Russia Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market
23. North America Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market
24. USA Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market
25. Canada Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market
26. South America Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market
27. Brazil Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market
28. Middle East Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market
29. Africa Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market
30. Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on distillers dried grains with solubles market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for distillers dried grains with solubles? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The distillers dried grains with solubles market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) by Type: Corn; Wheat; Rice; Amino Acids; Blended Grains; Other Types2) by Form: Pellets; Powder; Other Forms
3) by Formulation Method: Crude Protein Basis; Total Amino Acid Basis; True Ileal Digestibility Basis
4) by End-Use: Poultry Diet; Swine Diet; Aquaculture Diet; Cattle Diet; Dairy Cattle Diet
Subsegments:
1) by Corn: Yellow Corn DDGS; White Corn DDGS; Non-GMO Corn DDGS; Organic Corn DDGS2) by Wheat: Soft Wheat DDGS; Hard Wheat DDGS; High-Protein Wheat DDGS; Organic Wheat DDGS
3) by Rice: Brown Rice DDGS; White Rice DDGS; Specialty Rice DDGS
4) by Amino Acids: Lysine-Enriched DDGS; Threonine-Enriched DDGS; Methionine-Enriched DDGS
5) by Blended Grains: Corn-Wheat Blended DDGS; Corn-Rice Blended DDGS; Multi-Grain Blended DDGS
6) by Other Types: Barley DDGS; Sorghum DDGS; Oat DDGS; Millet DDGS
Key Companies Profiled: Valero Energy Corporation; Archer Daniels Midland Company; CHS Inc.; Green Plains Inc.; CropEnergies AG
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
The companies featured in this Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles market report include:- Valero Energy Corporation
- Archer Daniels Midland Company
- CHS Inc.
- Green Plains Inc.
- CropEnergies AG
- Poet LLC
- MGP Ingredients Inc.
- Little Sioux Processors LLC
- Cardinal Ethanol LLC
- Globus Spirits Ltd.
- Greenfield Global Inc.
- Highwater Ethanol LLC
- Gulshan Polyols Ltd.
- East Kansas Agri-Energy LLC
- Absolute Energy L.L.C.
- Adkins Energy LLC
- Kent Feeds Inc.
- Nugen Feeds
- R.H. Rohrer & Sons Inc.
- Three Rivers Energy LLC
- Nutrigo Feeds Inc.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 175 |
| Published | April 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 13.39 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 17.7 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 7.2% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 22 |
