Saudi Arabia Feed Additives - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026-2031)

The saudi arabia feed additives market size is estimated to be USD 562.51 million in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 857.80 million by 2031, reflecting an 8.81% CAGR over the forecast period. This report is Segmented by Type (Acidifier, Amino Acids, Antibiotics, Antioxidants, Feed Binders, Enzymes, Flavors and Sweeteners, Minerals, Mycotoxin Detoxifiers, Pigments, Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Vitamins) and by Animal Type (Ruminant, Poultry, Aquaculture, Other Animal Types). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Saudi Arabia Feed Additives Market Trends and Insights

Rising Concern for Animal Health

Saudi poultry producers face increasing pressure to reduce morbidity as broiler production reached 1 million metric tons in 2024, a significant rise from negligible volumes a decade ago, with self-sufficiency climbing to 72%. A 2024 study conducted by King Saud University revealed that all 100 poultry feed samples tested contained mycotoxins, with aflatoxin B1 detected in 70%, fumonisin B1 in 56%, and deoxynivalenol in 38%. This has driven demand for mycotoxin binders and detoxifiers, such as Adisseo's Toxy-Nil and Kemin's Myco CURB. Enzyme cocktails like Rovabio Advance, tested at King Saud University, and Caplix multienzyme, evaluated at King Abdulaziz University, are being adopted to address nutrient variability in locally sourced barley and imported corn, which account for 4.85 million metric tons and 3.0 million metric tons of annual consumption, respectively.

Increasing Demand for Animal Protein

Per-capita meat and egg consumption continues to grow, driven by urbanization and rising disposable incomes. Saudi poultry production reached 558.0 thousand metric tons in the first half of 2024, reflecting a 9% year-over-year increase. Saudi Vision 2030 aims to achieve 80% broiler self-sufficiency by 2030, leading to an estimated SAR 17 billion (USD 4.5 billion) in cumulative investments across hatcheries, grow-out farms, and processing plants. These developments are projected to increase compound-feed volumes and additive penetration rates. Additionally, the government's planned ban on alfalfa cultivation by 2027 or 2028 to conserve water is shifting livestock producers toward imported green fodder and compound feeds enriched with vitamins, minerals, and protein concentrates. To support this transition, the Agricultural Development Fund is offering 12-month import guarantees to facilitate documentary-credit financing.

Challenging Regulatory Conditions

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) Animal Feed and Nutrition Registration system mandates detailed safety dossiers, including toxicology studies, residue data, and manufacturing-site audits. Approval timelines for novel additives not listed in GSO 2500/2022 or JECFA tables range from 12 to 18 months. Lab testing fees of approximately USD 1,333 per product and technical-visit inspection fees ranging from USD 4,667 to USD 8,800 result in high upfront costs. These expenses deter small and mid-tier importers from introducing niche products, such as probiotics or phytobiotics, thereby consolidating market share among multinational suppliers with dedicated regulatory affairs teams. Furthermore, ISO 9001:2015 certification is becoming an increasingly standard requirement for feed-plant licensing. Companies such as United Feed Company and Feedback Energy Distribution Company Limited (FEEDCO) emphasize their quality management systems as a competitive advantage in a market where regulatory enforcement is becoming stricter.

Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:

• Growing Production of Compound Feed
• Saudi Government Poultry-Expansion Programs
• Volatility in Raw-Material Prices

Segment Analysis

Amino acids captured 22.0% share of the Saudi Arabia feed additives market size in 2025, driven by the demand for lysine and methionine in broiler and layer rations. Evonik's Rhodimet methionine products and Ajinomoto's lysine HCl dominate this segment, although pricing volatility and reliance on imports present ongoing challenges. Vitamins also held a significant market share in 2024, with DSM-Firmenich's Microvit A and E and BASF's vitamin portfolio serving as key premix ingredients. In August 2024, a force majeure on BASF's vitamin A and E production led to spot shortages, increasing the market share of Chinese suppliers.

Probiotics are forecast to grow at a 12.6% CAGR through 2031, with Bacillus subtilis strains, such as Kemin's CloStat and Chr. Hansen's probiotic blends, increasingly replacing antibiotic growth promoters in broiler starter diets. Kemin's sciORIAN digital platform, marketed in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMENA) region, integrates feed formulation software with additive recommendation algorithms. This platform enables nutritionists to model enzyme and probiotic inclusion rates based on real-time ingredient costs and mycotoxin contamination data. Acidifiers, including Perstorp's ProSid and BASF's formic-acid products, are gaining renewed interest as producers reduce dietary buffering capacity to suppress pathogen proliferation in young birds. Additionally, antioxidants such as ethoxyquin and butylated hydroxytoluene remain niche but critical for stabilizing fish-oil-enriched aquaculture feeds.

Complete Report Scope:

• By Type
  • Acidifiers
  • Amino Acids
  • Antibiotics
  • Antioxidants
  • Feed Binders
  • Enzymes
  • Flavors and Sweeteners
  • Minerals
  • Mycotoxin Detoxifiers
  • Pigments
  • Prebiotics
  • Probiotics
  • Vitamins
• By Animal Type
  • Ruminant
  • Poultry
  • Aquaculture
  • Other Animal Types

List of Companies Covered in this Report:

• Cargill, Incorporated
• Evonik Industries AG
• Alltech, Inc.
• Arasco Feed and Food Company Ltd.
• Saudi Mix Feed Additives Company
• ADM
• DSM-Firmenich AG
• Kemin Industries, Inc.
• Novus International, Inc.
• Nutreco N.V. (SHV Holdings)
• BASF SE
• Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
• Lallemand Inc.
• Phibro Animal Health Corporation
• Adisseo France SAS

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