Meat and Bone Meal (MBM) Market Report 2025

This Meat and Bone Meal (MBM) 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 meat and bone meal (MBM) market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $5.95 billion in 2024 to $6.23 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in demand for rendered products, growth in the biofuel industry, growth in commercial pig farming, increasing research and development, and increasing awareness of sustainable animal by-products.

The meat and bone meal (MBM) market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.38 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for sustainable animal feed solutions, rising advancements in protein extraction technologies, increasing global livestock populations, rising global meat consumption, and rising consumer preference for high-protein diets. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, eco-friendly feed solutions, swine nutrition programs, organic farming, and synthetic feed ingredients.

The increasing demand for animal feed is projected to boost the growth of the meat and bone meal market. Animal feeds are specialized food products designed to meet the nutritional needs of livestock, poultry, and other domesticated animals, supporting their growth, health, and productivity. Rising global consumption of meat, dairy products, and eggs, along with increased livestock production and the need for greater efficiency in animal farming, are driving the demand for animal feeds. Meat and bone meal is highly valued in animal nutrition for its protein and mineral content, as well as its cost-effectiveness, making it a popular ingredient in many animal feeds. For example, in July 2024, the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, a UK-based governmental agency, reported that the total volume of animal feed rose by 5.9%, from 29.3 million metric tons in 2022 to 31.1 million metric tons in 2023. This growing demand for animal feed is fueling the expansion of the meat and bone meal market.

Key players in the meat and bone meal market are focusing on developing innovative products such as cultivated meat to provide convenience and extend shelf life. Cultivated meat, also known as cultured or cell-based meat, is produced by growing animal cells in a controlled environment instead of raising and slaughtering animals. For instance, in March 2024, Meatly, a UK-based pet food manufacturer, introduced cultivated chicken pet food. This product is made through a unique three-step process beginning with a small sample of cells from a chicken egg. These cells are then provided with essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids and grown in a controlled environment that manages temperature and acidity.

In January 2024, Greater Omaha Packing Inc., a US-based beef supplier, acquired Heartland Proteins for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition represents a strategic move to innovate and excel in the evolving market, enhancing growth in the bovine product sector and expanding Greater Omaha's market presence. Heartland Proteins is a US-based manufacturer of meat and bone meal for the animal feed industry.

Major companies operating in the meat and bone meal (MBM) market are Scoular Company, Darling Ingredients Inc., SARIA Group, Pinnacle Foods Inc., Kemin Industries Inc., ForFarmers N.V., Sanimax, Kent Nutrition Group, Purina Animal Nutrition LLC, Baker Commodities Inc., Ridley Corporation Limited, TraceGains Inc., De Heus Animal Nutrition B.V., Farol S.A., Anandi Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., JG Pears Group Ltd., Seeds and Cereals Ltd., Maxland Group, Euroduna Rohstoffe GmbH, Akiolis Group, Ten Kate Holding B.V., Nugen Feeds Pvt. Ltd., Befriend Agro Product Pvt. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the meat and bone meal (MBM) market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the meat and bone meal (MBM) market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the meat and bone meal (MBM) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Meat and bone meal (MBM) is an animal feed composed of rendered remains from livestock and poultry. This product typically includes bones, flesh, and occasionally blood from animals, which are processed using heat treatment to eliminate pathogens and reduce moisture content. MBM is widely used as a high-protein component in animal feed, particularly for poultry, pigs, and fish, and is valued for its nutritional benefits, including essential amino acids, minerals, and energy.

The main types of meat and bone meal are those derived from cow and sheep sources and those from other animals. Cow and sheep ingredients specifically refer to by-products rendered from cattle and sheep, offering varying protein levels, such as 60% and 65% protein. These products are utilized in various applications including animal feed, fuel, fertilizer, and pet food.

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The meat and bone meal (MBM) market consists of sales of blood meal, feather meal, rendered animal fat and fish meal. 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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