Livestock Cake and Meal Global Market Report 2025

The livestock cake and meal market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $68.28 billion in 2024 to $72.63 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing utilization of soybean meal, expansion in global meat consumption, growth in oilseed cultivation, rising livestock population, and dependence on imported feed ingredients.

The livestock cake and meal market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $91.76 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the shift toward sustainable feed sourcing, rising investments in domestic crushing capacity, increasing demand for aquaculture feed, government initiatives supporting feed self-sufficiency, and growing demand for animal protein. Key trends in the forecast period include adoption of precision nutrition technologies, partnerships with insect protein startups, innovation in extrusion and fermentation techniques, integration of traceability and certification within supply chains, and digital transformation in feed formulation processes.

The increasing demand for high-protein feed is expected to drive the growth of the livestock cake and meal market going forward. High-protein feed refers to animal feed with a high concentration of proteins that provide essential nutrients to support livestock growth, reproduction, and overall health. The demand for high-protein feed is rising as farmers increasingly adopt protein-rich livestock cakes and meals to promote animal growth and enhance milk and egg production. Livestock cakes and meals serve as affordable and nutrient-dense sources of protein that help improve livestock productivity. For instance, according to EIT Food, a Belgium-based organization, in May 2024, plant-based proteins accounted for 57% of total global protein consumption, and by 2050, the demand for conventional protein sources is projected to increase substantially, with meat consumption expected to rise by 57% and dairy consumption by 48%. Therefore, the increasing demand for high-protein feed is driving the growth of the livestock cake and meal market.

Key companies operating in the livestock cake and meal market are focusing on developing innovative formulations such as cattle feed supplements to improve nutritional efficiency, enhance livestock health, and boost productivity. Cattle feed supplements are concentrated products added to a cow’s regular diet to provide essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and proteins that support growth, milk production, immunity, and overall well-being. For instance, in August 2023, Gramik Pvt Ltd., an India-based agritech startup, introduced a new range of cattle feed supplements designed to improve livestock health and dairy productivity in India. The range includes Doodh Sagar, formulated to enhance milk yield in lactating cattle with vital nutrients; Heifer Mix, a mineral blend for young female cattle to support growth and weight gain; and Urja Pashu Poshak Aahar, developed to boost energy, reproductive health, and emotional balance in dairy animals. Through this launch, Gramik aims to provide farmers with accessible, high-quality nutritional solutions that address common feeding challenges and support overall dairy performance.

In October 2025, Royal De Heus, a Netherlands-based provider of animal nutrition and livestock feed, acquired CJ Feed and Care for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Royal De Heus seeks to expand its presence in the Asian animal feed and livestock market, strengthen its operations in key growth regions, and enhance its expertise in advanced feed formulation and digital farm management solutions. CJ Feed and Care is a South Korea-based provider of livestock feed products, including concentrated feed forms such as cakes and meals, as part of its comprehensive animal nutrition portfolio.

Major players in the livestock cake and meal market are Cargill Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Wilmar International Limited, Bunge India Private Limited, Viterra Inc., Louis Dreyfus Holding B.V., Olam Group Limited, COFCO International Freight SA, Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited, Haid Group, Muyuan Foodstuff Co. Ltd., J.R. Simplot Company, Scoular Company, Alfa Laval Group, Amaggi Group, New Hope Group Co. Ltd., Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition LLC, SODRUGESTVO Group, Perdue AgriBusiness LLC, White River Nutrition LLC, De Heus Animal Nutrition B.V., DHN International.

Middle East was the largest region in the livestock cake and meal market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in livestock cake and meal report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

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.

The accelerated imposition of U.S. tariffs and the emerging trade conflicts in spring 2025 are significantly influencing the agriculture sector by increasing input costs for seeds, fertilizers, and machinery parts sourced from abroad. Tariffs on imported agrochemicals and farm equipment have raised production expenses for growers, while retaliatory measures from key trading partners have reduced export opportunities for U.S. crops such as corn, wheat, and dairy products. As a result, many farmers are experiencing shrinking profit margins and heightened financial stress. In response, agricultural producers are diversifying crop portfolios, adopting precision farming technologies to reduce input waste, and advocating for government subsidies and market access relief.

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Livestock cake and meal are protein-rich by-products widely utilized as animal feed supplements. Cake refers to the solid residue remaining after oil is mechanically extracted from oilseeds such as groundnut, mustard, or sesame. It retains some residual oil, supplying both energy and protein for livestock such as cattle, sheep, and poultry. Meal, in contrast, is the finely ground material derived either after solvent extraction of oil from oilseeds or from animal sources such as fish, bones, or blood. It generally contains less oil but offers a higher protein content, serving as a concentrated feed ingredient that promotes animal growth, milk production, and overall productivity.

The key product types of livestock cake and meal include soybean meal, cottonseed meal, rapeseed meal, sunflower meal, palm kernel cake, and other oilseed meals or cakes. Soybean meal is a high-protein by-product obtained after extracting oil from soybeans. It is used for various livestock types such as poultry, ruminants, swine, aquaculture, and others and is distributed through direct sales from manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers.

The countries covered in the livestock cake and meal market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The livestock cake and meal market consists of sales of soybean cakes, groundnut meals, meat and bone meals, sesame cakes, and mustard meals. Values in this market are measured as ‘factory gate’ values, representing the worth of goods sold by manufacturers or producers, whether to other businesses (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to customers. The market value also includes related services provided by the producers alongside 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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