PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1702276
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1702276
Cattle Feed Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Ingredient, Type, Distribution Channel, and Region, 2025-2033
The global cattle feed market size was valued at USD 91.29 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 122.60 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 2.99% from 2025-2033. Asia Pacific currently dominates the market, holding a market share of over 38.9% in 2024. The increasing competition among livestock farmers, rising awareness about diseases that can affect livestock, and the growing number of online platforms for the direct purchase of farming supplies are some of the major factors propelling the cattle feed market share.
Cattle feed is the food given to cows and other bovine animals to meet their nutritional needs. It can consist of various types of molasses, mixers, grains, forages, oilseeds, protein cakes, and agro-industrial by-products, formulated to provide essential nutrients like carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, phosphorous, magnesium, omega-3, and fibers. It aids in protecting pellets against infestations caused by insects or molds, maintaining optimum body conditions, and preventing muscular disorders, including laminitis and azoturia. It also improves reproductive efficiency, enhances milk production with better fat content, and maintains a balanced diet.
The increasing competition among livestock farmers to produce higher yields and better-quality products is driving the adoption of advanced cattle feed formulations around the world. Moreover, the rising awareness about diseases that can affect livestock is catalyzing the use of specialized cattle feeds with added medications or supplements as preventive measures. In addition, the growing number of online platforms for the direct purchase of farming supplies that have made cattle feed more accessible to remote or small-scale farmers is influencing the market positively. Apart from this, the increasing influence of social media that helps shape consumer preferences and spread knowledge about ethical farming and animal welfare is contributing to the market growth. Furthermore, the rising popularity of agri-tourism, wherein visitors wish to see well-maintained, healthy livestock, is propelling the growth of the market.
Cattle Feed Market Trends/Drivers:
Increasing health awareness
There is an increase in the awareness about the health benefits of quality meat and dairy products among individuals. This awareness has led to rise in the number of people seeking out products from animals that are well-fed and raised in good conditions. In turn, this consumer demand is propelling cattle farmers to use high-quality, nutritious feed, thereby contributing to the market growth. The health-conscious consumers are becoming a key driver catalyzing the demand for premium cattle feed, designed to enhance both the health of the animal and the end-product.
Rise in environmental factors
Changes in environmental conditions are also causing a rise in the demand for cattle feed. Factors like droughts or floods can severely impact the natural availability of grazing fields for cattle. When natural foraging options are limited, farmers are compelled to depend more on formulated cattle feed to sustain their livestock. These environmental challenges have increased the need for reliable and nutritionally balanced cattle feed to ensure that cattle are receiving all the essential nutrients, thus driving up its demand.
Growing ethical farming practices
Ethical and sustainable farming practices are becoming more prevalent, driven by consumer demand for responsibly produced food. These practices often require specialized types of cattle feed that are organic or free from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). As consumers become more educated about the origins of their food, the demand for such specialized cattle feed options is on the rise. The need for environment friendly farming techniques directly correlates with increased demand for specific types of cattle feed.
Cattle Feed Industry Segmentation:
Breakup by Ingredient:
- Corn
- Soybean Meal
- Wheat
- Oilseeds
- Additives
- Others
Corn dominates the market
Soybean meal is a byproduct of soybean oil extraction that serves as a high-protein supplement in cattle feed. Rich in essential amino acids, it helps in the development of muscles, tissues, and enzymes in the cattle. It is particularly beneficial for younger animals that are still growing, and lactating cows that need additional protein to produce milk.
Breakup by Type:
- Dairy
- Beef
- Calf
- Others
Dairy holds the largest share in the market
Beef cattle feed is formulated to optimize growth and meat quality. It generally has a higher energy content, often supplied through corn, and less emphasis is placed on protein as compared to dairy cattle feed. The feed can also include additives like antibiotics or growth hormones, although this varies depending on local regulations and specific farming practices. Beef cattle diets are often adjusted during different stages of life like growing, finishing, or breeding to meet the changing nutritional needs.
Breakup by Distribution Channel:
- Offline
- Online
Offline dominates the market
The rise of e-commerce platforms has made it easier for farmers to access a wider variety of cattle feed options online. These platforms offer the convenience of home delivery, easy price comparisons, and often a broader range of products, including specialty feeds that is not available locally. Online channels also offer the advantage of customer reviews and detailed product descriptions, which aid in making more informed decisions.
Breakup by Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
Asia Pacific exhibits a clear dominance, accounting for the largest cattle feed market share
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific accounted for the largest market share.
The increasing adoption of more commercialized farming practices represents one of the primary factors bolstering the market growth in the Asia Pacific region. Moreover, the rising consumption of meat and dairy products is contributing to the market growth in the region. Besides this, the growing health-consciousness is influencing the market positively.
Competitive Landscape:
The leading companies are integrating artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), sensors, and the internet of things (IoT) that allows real time monitoring of feed intake and cattle health and helps in making timely adjustments to the feed formula. They are also enabling customized diet formulations that can be tailored to individual animal needs and maximize feed utilization, improve animal health, and minimize waste. Moreover, key players are using advanced genetic and breeding techniques to enhance the nutritional value of traditional feed crops like corn and soy, which can result in crops with higher levels of essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids that make the feed more beneficial for cattle health.
The report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include:
- Alltech
- Archer Daniels Midland Company
- BASF SE
- Cargill Inc.
- Chr. Hansen A/S (Chr Hansen Holding A/S)
- De Heus Animal Nutrition
- DSM N.V
- DuPont de Nemours Inc.
- Evonik Industries AG (RAG-Stiftung)
- Godrej Agrovet Ltd.
- J.R. Simplot Company
- Kemin Industries Inc.
- Kent Corporation
Key Questions Answered in This Report
- 1.How big is the cattle feed market?
- 2.What is the future outlook of cattle feed market?
- 3.What are the key factors driving the cattle feed market?
- 4.Which region accounts for the largest cattle feed market share?
- 5.Which are the leading companies in the global cattle feed market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Cattle Feed Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Ingredient
- 6.1 Corn
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 Soybean Meal
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
- 6.3 Wheat
- 6.3.1 Market Trends
- 6.3.2 Market Forecast
- 6.4 Oilseeds
- 6.4.1 Market Trends
- 6.4.2 Market Forecast
- 6.5 Additives
- 6.5.1 Market Trends
- 6.5.2 Market Forecast
- 6.6 Others
- 6.6.1 Market Trends
- 6.6.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Type
- 7.1 Dairy
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
- 7.2 Beef
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
- 7.3 Calf
- 7.3.1 Market Trends
- 7.3.2 Market Forecast
- 7.4 Others
- 7.4.1 Market Trends
- 7.4.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
- 8.1 Offline
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 Online
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Region
- 9.1 North America
- 9.1.1 United States
- 9.1.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.1.2 Canada
- 9.1.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.1.1 United States
- 9.2 Asia-Pacific
- 9.2.1 China
- 9.2.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.2 Japan
- 9.2.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.3 India
- 9.2.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.4 South Korea
- 9.2.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.5 Australia
- 9.2.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.6 Indonesia
- 9.2.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.7 Others
- 9.2.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.7.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.1 China
- 9.3 Europe
- 9.3.1 Germany
- 9.3.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.2 France
- 9.3.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.3 United Kingdom
- 9.3.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.4 Italy
- 9.3.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.5 Spain
- 9.3.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.6 Russia
- 9.3.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.7 Others
- 9.3.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.7.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.1 Germany
- 9.4 Latin America
- 9.4.1 Brazil
- 9.4.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.2 Mexico
- 9.4.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.3 Others
- 9.4.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.1 Brazil
- 9.5 Middle East and Africa
- 9.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
- 9.5.3 Market Forecast
10 SWOT Analysis
- 10.1 Overview
- 10.2 Strengths
- 10.3 Weaknesses
- 10.4 Opportunities
- 10.5 Threats
11 Value Chain Analysis
12 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.1 Overview
- 12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4 Degree of Competition
- 12.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.6 Threat of Substitutes
13 Price Analysis
14 Competitive Landscape
- 14.1 Market Structure
- 14.2 Key Players
- 14.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 14.3.1 Alltech
- 14.3.1.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.1.3 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.2 Archer Daniels Midland Company
- 14.3.2.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.2.3 Financials
- 14.3.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.3 BASF SE
- 14.3.3.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.3.3 Financials
- 14.3.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.4 Cargill Inc.
- 14.3.4.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.4.3 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.5 Chr. Hansen A/S (Chr Hansen Holding A/S)
- 14.3.5.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.6 De Heus Animal Nutrition
- 14.3.6.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.7 DSM N.V
- 14.3.7.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.7.3 Financials
- 14.3.7.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.8 DuPont de Nemours Inc.
- 14.3.8.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.8.3 Financials
- 14.3.8.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.9 Evonik Industries AG (RAG-Stiftung)
- 14.3.9.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.9.3 Financials
- 14.3.9.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.10 Godrej Agrovet Ltd.
- 14.3.10.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.10.3 Financials
- 14.3.10.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.11 J.R. Simplot Company
- 14.3.11.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.11.3 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.12 Kemin Industries Inc.
- 14.3.12.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.12.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.13 Kent Corporation
- 14.3.13.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.13.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.1 Alltech
List of Figures
- Figure 1: Global: Cattle Feed Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
- Figure 2: Global: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2019-2024
- Figure 3: Global: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 4: Global: Cattle Feed Market: Breakup by Ingredient (in %), 2024
- Figure 5: Global: Cattle Feed Market: Breakup by Type (in %), 2024
- Figure 6: Global: Cattle Feed Market: Breakup by Distribution Channel (in %), 2024
- Figure 7: Global: Cattle Feed Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
- Figure 8: Global: Cattle Feed (Corn) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 9: Global: Cattle Feed (Corn) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 10: Global: Cattle Feed (Soybean Meal) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 11: Global: Cattle Feed (Soybean Meal) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 12: Global: Cattle Feed (Wheat) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 13: Global: Cattle Feed (Wheat) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 14: Global: Cattle Feed (Oilseeds) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 15: Global: Cattle Feed (Oilseeds) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 16: Global: Cattle Feed (Additives) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 17: Global: Cattle Feed (Additives) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 18: Global: Cattle Feed (Other Ingredients) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 19: Global: Cattle Feed (Other Ingredients) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 20: Global: Cattle Feed (Dairy) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 21: Global: Cattle Feed (Dairy) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 22: Global: Cattle Feed (Beef) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 23: Global: Cattle Feed (Beef) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 24: Global: Cattle Feed (Calf) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 25: Global: Cattle Feed (Calf) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 26: Global: Cattle Feed (Other Types) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 27: Global: Cattle Feed (Other Types) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 28: Global: Cattle Feed (Offline) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 29: Global: Cattle Feed (Offline) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 30: Global: Cattle Feed (Online) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 31: Global: Cattle Feed (Online) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 32: North America: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 33: North America: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 34: United States: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 35: United States: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 36: Canada: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 37: Canada: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 38: Asia-Pacific: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 39: Asia-Pacific: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 40: China: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 41: China: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 42: Japan: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 43: Japan: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 44: India: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 45: India: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 46: South Korea: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 47: South Korea: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 48: Australia: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 49: Australia: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 50: Indonesia: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 51: Indonesia: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 52: Others: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 53: Others: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 54: Europe: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 55: Europe: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 56: Germany: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 57: Germany: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 58: France: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 59: France: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 60: United Kingdom: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 61: United Kingdom: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 62: Italy: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 63: Italy: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 64: Spain: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 65: Spain: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 66: Russia: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 67: Russia: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 68: Others: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 69: Others: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 70: Latin America: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 71: Latin America: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 72: Brazil: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 73: Brazil: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 74: Mexico: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 75: Mexico: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 76: Others: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 77: Others: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 78: Middle East and Africa: Cattle Feed Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 79: Middle East and Africa: Cattle Feed Market: Breakup by Country (in %), 2024
- Figure 80: Middle East and Africa: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 81: Global: Cattle Feed Industry: SWOT Analysis
- Figure 82: Global: Cattle Feed Industry: Value Chain Analysis
- Figure 83: Global: Cattle Feed Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
List of Tables
- Table 1: Global: Cattle Feed Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2024 and 2033
- Table 2: Global: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Breakup by Ingredient (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 3: Global: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Breakup by Type (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 4: Global: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Breakup by Distribution Channel (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 5: Global: Cattle Feed Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 6: Global: Cattle Feed Market: Competitive Structure
- Table 7: Global: Cattle Feed Market: Key Players
