South Africa Animal Feed Market Size Analysis Report - Market Share, Forecast Trends and Outlook (2025-2034)

The South Africa animal feed market reached a volume of approximately 8.23 Million Tons in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.40% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a volume of around 10.43 Million Tons by 2034.

South Africa Animal Feed Market Growth

The animal feed market is set for substantial growth due to various factors such as increasing health consciousness, demand for protein-based products, and affordable nutrition solutions to enhance livestock production healthily and sustainably. For instance, the Shoprite Group feeds 3000 cattle daily with high-quality feed made by converting 1 000 tons of food waste into animal feed. The group's animal feed formula now includes dried commodities in addition to hominy chop, a byproduct of milling maize, such as rice, flour, pasta, chips, maize products, cereal products, snacks, and seeds. High-quality feed has been maintained as a result of this.

Moreover, there are ongoing technological innovations in feed manufacturing led by prominent players to meet the unique needs of farmers and livestock owners. For instance, InsectiPro in Kenya rears black soldier fly larvae by upcycling food waste to produce animal feed with high protein concentrations for fish and livestock. On the other hand, it also provides alternatives to plant-based protein and enhances food security. Also, the growing population and income level have accelerated the demand for dairy and meat products in the region and fueled market expansion.

South Africa Animal Feed Industry Segmentation

“South Africa Animal Feed Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Type:

• Fodder and Forage
• Compound Feed

Market Breakup by Livestock:

• Pork
• Aquatic Animal
• Cattle
• Poultry
• Others

Market Breakup by Raw Material:

• Soy
• Corn
• Others

South Africa Animal Feed Market Share

Based on livestock, the market is segmented into pork, aquatic animals, cattle, and poultry, among others. According to the South African Poultry Association (SAPA), poultry constitutes the largest segment in terms of market share, contributing over 20% to the country’s GDP and 43% to the GDP of animal products. On the other hand, pork constitutes a portion of 24%, followed by cattle and aquatic animals at 10% and 4% respectively.

Leading Companies in South Africa Animal Feed Market

Market players are continuously developing new technologies to increase livestock production and maintain animal health

• Alltech, Inc.
• Nutreco N.V.
• New Hope Liuhe Co., Ltd.
• Cargill, Incorporated
• De Heus Voeders BV
• BRF S.A.
• Country Bird Holdings (Limited)
• AFGRI Operations (Pty) Limited
• RCL FOODS Ltd.
• Nova Feeds
• Others