Palm Kernel Cake Market Report 2026

The palm kernel cake market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.01 billion in 2025 to $3.22 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased palm oil processing output, availability of low-cost feed alternatives, rising livestock production, traditional use of palm kernel cake in ruminant diets, growth in poultry and pig farming.

The palm kernel cake market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.22 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expanding commercial dairy and meat industries, rising demand for protein-enriched feed, adoption of pelletized feed formats, growth in aquaculture feed applications, increasing focus on sustainable feed inputs. Major trends in the forecast period include growing use of sustainable feed ingredients, increasing adoption of high-protein livestock feed solutions, rising preference for cost-effective feed substitutes, expansion of commercial animal husbandry practices, enhanced focus on nutrient-rich feed formulations.

The increasing global livestock production is expected to drive the growth of the palm kernel cake market going forward. Livestock production refers to the practice of raising animals for products such as meat, milk, eggs, wool, and other by-products while managing their breeding, feeding, and health. Global livestock production is expanding as the growing world population increases demand for animal-based proteins, encouraging farmers and producers to scale up operations to meet nutritional needs. Palm kernel cake serves as a valuable component in livestock production, providing a nutrient-rich feed ingredient that supports animal growth, enhances milk yield, and improves overall health, offering a cost-effective alternative to conventional feed sources. For instance, in July 2025, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, a UK-based government department, total meat production in 2024 rose by 2.6% to 4.16 million tons, while its value increased by 5.8% to £11.3 billion ($14,445 million). Meanwhile, the value of eggs for human consumption rose by 35% to £1.4 billion ($1.79 billion), with production increasing by 4.9% to 1.14 billion dozen. Therefore, the rising global livestock production is expected to create significant opportunities for the palm kernel cake market.

Key companies operating in the palm kernel cake market are focusing on policy shifts, such as revising export strategies, to strengthen domestic feed supply and address supply chain challenges. Policy shifts refer to changes in government regulations or export frameworks that companies must adapt to in order to secure domestic feed supply and optimize trade opportunities. For instance, in May 2023, Malaysia's Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities, a Malaysia-based government department, announced plans to review its PKC export policy to prioritize domestic poultry needs. This initiative aims to reduce dependence on imported feed, stabilize poultry supply, and lower feed costs. The ministry also plans to collaborate with stakeholders, government-linked companies, and research institutions to enhance PKC quality and availability for poultry feed. This strategic policy adjustment highlights the growing focus on leveraging local agricultural by-products to strengthen food security and promote economic resilience in the poultry industry.

In June 2024, Presco Plc, a Nigeria-based producer of crude palm oil, refined palm oil, and palm kernel products, acquired the Ghana Oil Palm Development Company (GOPDC) for $124.9 million. Through this acquisition, Presco aims to diversify its revenue base, reduce exposure to foreign exchange risks, and strategically expand its operational presence across West Africa. This move strengthens Presco’s position in the regional palm oil market while enhancing its production capacity to meet both local and export demand. Ghana Oil Palm Development Company (GOPDC), a Ghana-based operator of oil palm estates and processing facilities, produces palm kernel cake (PKC) as a by-product of its oil palm processing operations.

Major companies operating in the palm kernel cake market are Wilmar International Limited, Golden Agri-Resources Ltd., Musim Mas Group, Godrej Agrovet Limited, First Resources Ltd., Indofood Agri Resources Ltd., PT Amerta Agro Indonesia, Vaighai Agro Products Ltd, Sentini Comtrade India Pvt Ltd., Shree Gita Gining & Oil Industry, Future Prelude Sdn Bhd, Hari Ohm Enterprises, Prorich Agro Foods ltd., PT Agriutama Prima Nusa, Ashish Feeds, Jaya Sudha Traders, Mahalakshmi Oils Private Limited, Shree Muthaiah Exports, Subrahmanyeswara Agro Products Pvt Ltd., Winshri International.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on palm oil and by-products, including palm kernel cake, have raised import costs for feed manufacturers, particularly in regions relying heavily on Southeast Asian suppliers, affecting ruminant, poultry, and aquaculture feed segments. Markets in Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East experience the strongest pricing impacts due to high dependency on imports. However, tariffs can encourage local oilseed processing and feed production, creating opportunities for domestic value addition and reducing long-term reliance on global markets.

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Palm kernel cake is the fibrous, nutrient-rich solid residue left after extracting oil from the kernels of oil palm fruits, containing high levels of protein, fiber, and residual oil. It is widely used as a valuable feed ingredient that provides essential nutrients and energy for livestock and poultry across various animal husbandry practices.

The key types of palm kernel cake include mechanical pressing and solvent extraction. Mechanical pressing refers to the method where dried palm kernels are physically compressed to extract oil, leaving behind the solid cake. It is available in various product forms such as granulated, pelletized, and flaked palm kernel cake and is distributed through channels including direct sales, distributors, online platforms, and feed manufacturers. It is applied in ruminant, poultry, pig, and aquatic feed and is utilized by end-users such as agriculture, commercial animal breeders, food processors, and energy companies.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the palm kernel cake market in 2025. The regions covered in the palm kernel cake market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the palm kernel cake market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The palm kernel cake market consists of sales of palm kernel cake pellets, loose palm kernel cake, defatted palm kernel meals, high-fiber palm kernel cake, and palm kernel cake blocks. 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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