Global Starter Feed Market - 2023-2030

Overview

Global Starter Feed Market reached US$ 25.42 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 37.98 billion by 2030, growing with a CAGR of 5.15% during the forecast period 2023-2030.

The global starter feed market has witnessed significant growth, Swine, and poultry industries are highly adopting these starter feeds as a type of special formulation for young animals, as they provide all the essential nutrients, and proteins. They help in enhancing the growth and development of animals. Hence, such factors help drive the global starter feed market.

Furthermore, many manufacturing companies are launching innovative high quality products in order to attract larger consumers. For instance, in January 2020, Alltech Coppens launched an improved range of innovative starter feeds TOP fry feed for trout. This has an optimized ratio between digestible protein and digestible energy. This helps in better performance and improves feed efficiency. Hence, such products can help in increasing the adoption rate.

The pellets segment accounts for over half of the market share. Similarly, North America dominates the starter feed market, capturing the largest market share of over 1/3rd. The region's high population of cattle and high consumption rates of meat can help in increasing the market growth.

Dynamics

Raising Demand for Animal-Based Products

The demand for animal-based products is increasing. For instance, according to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry report of 2023, in Australia, the total value of poultry meat production to be $3.5 billion in 2022-23 and $3.6 billion in 2023-24. And pork meat production is 1.7 billion in 2022-23 and $1.8 billion in 2023-24.

Furthermore, as the demand for animal-based products is increasing farmers are highly adopting starter feeds in animal diets, as they provide a balanced nutrition protein, carbohydrates, fats, and others for younger animals and promote rapid and healthy growth and development in young animals, This also helps in enhancing the productivity rates in animals. hence, such factors can lead to an increase in market growth.

Raising in Demand for Nutritive Animal Feeds.

Farmers and poultry industries are highly seeking nutritive animal feeds, which increases the demand for starter feeds as they are formulated to provide all the essential nutrients to younger and enable them to adopt the solid feed and enhance the absorption of feed. They help enhance the growth, and productivity of young animals. Hence, such factors help in increasing the market growth.

Furthermore, many manufacturing companies are focusing on producing innovative high-quality products in order to attract larger consumer bases. For instance, Thaliyan Group company produces Grand Master, It is a balanced starter feed for pigs. It is fortified with Bioactive chromium, pro-biotic, biotin, and others. It enhances immunity, health, Faster weight gain, and heat regulation. Hence, such products help in increasing the adoption rate.

Less Awareness

The less awareness significantly affects the growth of the global starter feed market. Some farmers may not be aware of the benefits of starter feeds in younger animals and may opt for other alternatives, this could affect the adoption rate of starter feeds in animals, hence, it can lead to a decline in the growth of the global starter feed market.

Furthermore, the National Livestock Mission of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying(DAHD), Government of India, which commenced in 2021 training on all aspects of Animal Husbandry Practices including that of animal feed production has been included. Because of less awareness, many farmers couldn't opt for this which could affect the market growth.

Segment Analysis

The global starter feed market is segmented based on type, ingredients, distribution channel, form, livestock, nature, and region.

Increase in Demand for Effective Nutrition for Animals

The pellets segment holds the maximum share in the global starter feed market. Farmers are adopting these feeds as they provide balanced nutrition to younger animals, help improve their digestive health, and help in the absorption of nutrients more effectively, which helps in improving the growth and development of animals. Hence, it can help in increasing the market growth.

Furthermore, as the demand is increasing many key players are launching innovative high-quality products in order to attract larger consumers. For instance, in December 2021, Biomar company launched a new fish starter feed pellet Inicio Plus. This product has pellets of a diameter size of 0.35mm and is optimized for covering the nutritional requirements of the fry and for giving an "improved feeding experience. Hence, such products can help in increasing the adoption rate.

Geographical Penetration

High Population of Ruminants and High Consumption of meat

The Asia-Pacific region has been a dominant force in the global starter feed market, as the farmers in this region are highly adopting these starter feeds in animal diets as they provide all the essential nutrients and help younger animals to adopt the solid feeds, they also help in improving the digestive health and enhances the development of animals. Hence, such factors help in increasing the market in this region.

Furthermore, the cattle population is high in this region. For instance, according to a USDA report of 2023, there were 89.3 million head of cattle and calves on U.S. farms, and a total of 34.5 million calves are present in the U.S. Hence, the presence of a such large number of cattle in this region can help in increasing the usage of starter feed.

Additionally, the consumption of meat is high in this region, as consumers in this region are highly adopting protein-rich diets. For instance, according to a USDA report, the Pork Consumption per capita in the US was from 51.1 to 51.6 Pounds in 2022. Hence, such high consumption rates can help in increasing the adoption of nutritive feeds such as starter feed in this region.

Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the market include Thaliyan Group, Purina Animal Nutrition LLC, Cargill, Incorporated., Japfa, Noriture, Kalmbach Feeds, VITALAC, Lindner Show Feeds, Poulin Grain Inc., and Kent Nutrition Group.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges for industries worldwide including global starter feed market, many manufacturing companies were shut down due to government lockdown restrictions which have led to a decrease in the availability of products in the market, which has led to a decrease in the growth of global starter feed market.

By Type

• Medicated
• Non-Medicated

By Ingredient

• Wheat
• Corn
• Soybean
• Oats
• Barley
• Others

By Distribution Channel

• Company Stores
• E-Commerce
• Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
• Specialty Stores
• Others

By Form

• Pellets
• Crumbles
• Others

By Livestock

• Ruminants
• Swine
• Poultry
• Broiler
• Layer
• Breeder
• Aquatic
• Equine

By Nature

• Organic
• Conventional

By Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Middle East and Africa

Key Developments

• In June 2022, Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition acquired F.L. Emmert. A leading manufacturer and marketer of advanced nutritional solutions for the pets and livestock industries. The acquisition will expand our product and customer base in pet food with value-added products.
• In June 2022, Cargill and Continental Grain Company reached an agreement to acquire Sanderson Farms and merge it with Wayne Farms, a poultry integrator owned by Continental Grain.
• In June 2022, Cargill acquired Delacon a leading expert in plant-based phytogenic additives. The acquisition combines Cargill's global network and expertise in animal nutrition technologies with Delacon's pioneering knowledge and market experience in phytogenic feed additives, a category that uses a broad range of herbs, plants, and their extracts, such as essential oils, to improve livestock and aquaculture performance and promote animal health.

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Target Audience 2023

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