Phytogenic Feed Additives Market Report 2026

The phytogenic feed additives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.17 billion in 2025 to $1.26 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to regulatory bans on antibiotic growth promoters, rising demand for animal protein, traditional use of herbs and spices in feed, expansion of commercial livestock farming, growing awareness of animal gut health.

The phytogenic feed additives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.71 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in sustainable animal farming, increasing demand for antibiotic-free meat, expansion of aquaculture feed applications, advancements in plant extract technologies, rising focus on animal welfare. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption as antibiotic alternatives in animal feed, increasing demand for natural growth promoters, rising use in poultry and livestock nutrition, expansion of organic and sustainable feed solutions, increasing focus on gut health and feed efficiency.

The expanding animal feed industry is expected to drive the growth of the phytogenic feed additives market in the coming years. The animal feed industry encompasses the production, processing, and distribution of feed products formulated to meet the nutritional needs of livestock, poultry, aquaculture, and other animals. Its growth is primarily driven by rising global demand for animal protein, fueled by population growth and changing dietary preferences. Phytogenic feed additives support the animal feed industry by providing natural, plant-based solutions that enhance animal health and performance. They promote gut health, strengthen immunity, and optimize growth, contributing to sustainable and efficient livestock production. For example, in July 2024, data from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, a UK-based government department, reported that total animal feed production reached 31,128 tonnes in 2023, up from 29,397 tonnes in 2022. Consequently, the growth of the animal feed industry is boosting the phytogenic feed additives market.

Major companies operating in the phytogenic feed additives market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as shrimp supplementation products, to improve growth, enhance immune health, and increase overall shrimp production efficiency. Shrimp supplementation products are feed additives or nutritional supplements specifically formulated to support the growth, health, immunity, and performance of shrimp in aquaculture. For example, in April 2023, Kemin AquaScience, a US-based biotechnology research company, launched Pathorol, a natural phytogenic feed additive designed to improve the health of farmed shrimp. The product supports the hepatopancreas, a key organ in shrimp digestion, enhances feed digestibility and growth performance, and reduces size variability, ultimately promoting healthy growth and higher productivity.

In November 2023, Anpario plc, a UK-based manufacturer of natural animal feed additives, partnered with Saife Vetmed India Pvt. Ltd. to expand the production and distribution of Orego-Stim in India. Through this collaboration, Anpario and Saife Vetmed aim to increase access to Orego-Stim, a 100% natural oregano essential oil feed additive, in a more affordable format for Indian customers, while accelerating sales across poultry, ruminant, swine, and aquaculture markets. Saife Vetmed India Pvt. Ltd. is an India-based company specializing in veterinary products and feed additives, with expertise in production and market distribution.

Major companies operating in the phytogenic feed additives market are Cargill Incorporated, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, BASF SE, SHV Holdings, DuPont de Nemours Inc., DSM-Firmenich AG, Land O’Lakes Inc., Alltech Inc., Kemin Industries Inc., Synthite Industries Private Limited, Natural Remedies Pvt. Ltd., Esseco Group, Biovet, Nutrex N.V, Camlin Fine Sciences Ltd, Phytobiotics Futterzusatzstoffe GmbH​, Growell India Private Limited, Indian Herbs Specialities Pvt. Ltd., Green Pharma, Phytosynthese S.A.S.

North America was the largest region in the phytogenic feed additives market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the phytogenic feed additives market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the phytogenic feed additives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Tariffs have influenced the phytogenic feed additives market by raising the cost of imported essential oils, oleoresins, and botanical extracts, which are critical raw materials for feed formulations. These cost increases have most affected essential oil and oleoresin segments as well as regions such as Asia-Pacific and Europe, where cross-border trade of herbal inputs is high. Animal feed and aquaculture industries have experienced pricing pressures due to higher formulation costs. However, tariffs have also encouraged local cultivation and extraction of herbs and spices, strengthening domestic supply chains and supporting sustainable sourcing.

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Phytogenic feed additives (PFAs) are natural compounds extracted from herbs, spices, essential oils, and other plant sources, used in animal nutrition. They are primarily intended to promote animal growth, enhance gut health, and improve feed efficiency. PFAs also provide antimicrobial and antioxidant benefits, serving as sustainable alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters.

The main types of phytogenic feed additives include essential oils, flavonoids, saponins, oleoresins, and other variants. Essential oils are concentrated, volatile plant extracts obtained through distillation or mechanical processes, containing the natural aroma and active compounds of the source plant. These additives are available in various forms such as powders, liquids, and granules, and are used for applications including antimicrobial activity, digestion improvement, growth promotion, and other purposes. They serve multiple end-use industries, including animal feed, pet food, and aquaculture.

The phytogenic feed additives market consists of sales of tannins, alkaloids, mucilages, terpenoids, and other plant extracts that are incorporated into animal feed to improve growth performance, enhance digestion, and support overall animal health. 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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