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Liquid feed is a type of animal feed delivered in liquid form, composed of a blend of nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and additives aimed at improving the health and growth of livestock. It is utilized for cattle, pigs, and poultry and is typically made from by-products of the food and beverage industries, such as molasses or whey. Liquid feed provides advantages such as enhanced digestion and improved nutrient absorption for animals, making it a favored option in contemporary animal husbandry practices.
The primary categories of products found in liquid feeds encompass protein, minerals, vitamins, enzymes, and other essential elements. Protein sources include plant and animal-derived feeds with elevated protein content, encompassing prills, granules, corn, urea, wheat bran, and others. These liquid feeds find application in various livestock categories such as ruminants, poultry, swine, aquaculture, and more.
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The liquid feed market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $3.99 billion in 2024 to $4.13 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased demand for high-quality livestock and poultry products, convenience and ease of use in animal nutrition, rise in concerns for animal health and well-being, optimization of feed conversion ratios, availability of nutrient-dense liquid feed ingredients.
The liquid feed market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.65 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to focus on precision livestock farming practices, adoption of sustainable and eco-friendly feeding solutions, expansion of aquaculture and specialty livestock segments, increasing investment in research and development, regulatory support for quality and safety standards. Major trends in the forecast period include customized liquid feed formulations for different species, use of functional additives for animal health, integration of probiotics and prebiotics in liquid feeds, fortification with essential vitamins and minerals, incorporation of by-products and co-products in liquid feeds, application of enzymes for improved digestibility.
The liquid feed market is anticipated to experience growth, driven by the increasing demand for meat and meat products. Meat, derived from animals such as chickens, sheep, pigs, and cattle, is a staple food consumed globally. Liquid feed plays a crucial role in enhancing meat quality. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, global meat consumption is projected to reach 45.3 kg per capita by 2030. The escalating demand for meat and meat products is expected to be a key factor propelling the growth of the liquid feed market.
The rising demand for pet food is anticipated to drive the growth of the liquid feed market in the future. Pet food refers to a specialized diet designed for domestic animals that fulfills all their nutritional needs. Liquid feed includes taste modifiers that are commonly used to improve the palatability of animal feed, including pet foods. These modifiers help ensure that the feed is appealing and that the recommended intake is achieved. For example, in February 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture reported that pet foods worth $304 million were exported from the US to China in 2022. This represented a 200% increase in pet food exports, making up 50% of total imports. Consequently, the growing demand for pet food is influencing the growth of the feed flavor and sweetener ingredients market. Therefore, the increasing demand for pet food is expected to propel the growth of the liquid feed market.
Leading companies in the liquid feed market are concentrating on developing proactive solutions to manage cow health during a critical reproductive phase, aiming to enhance fertility, reduce stress, and ensure improved overall reproductive success, which ultimately boosts herd productivity and milk yield. Proactive solutions refer to specialized products designed for livestock, particularly cattle, that support rumen health and optimize digestion by combining the advantages of liquid sugars with a negative dietary cation-anion difference (DCAD). This innovative strategy aims to improve the health and productivity of dairy cows during the essential transition period leading up to calving. For instance, in May 2024, Westway Feed Products LLC, a US-based food production company, introduced RumaWAY, a proactive solution tailored for prefresh cows that integrates the benefits of liquid sugars with a negative dietary cation-anion difference (DCAD). RumaWAY utilizes liquid sugars to provide quick energy sources that support metabolic functions in fresh cows, helping to mitigate the risks of ketosis and other metabolic disorders typically encountered during this phase. As a liquid product, RumaWAY can be easily blended into feed or administered through water systems, offering convenience for farmers.
The liquid feed additives represent a key focus for major companies in the liquid feed market, aiming to enhance nutritional content and palatability for livestock, thereby gaining a competitive edge. Liquid feed additives, molasses-based supplements, offer added minerals, vitamins, protein, and energy in a convenient form for livestock. ADM, a US-based human and animal nutrition company, launched SUCRAM M'I Sweet and Specifeek in November 2022. These sweeteners are designed to improve feed palatability for young animals, particularly weanling pigs, providing an in-feed sweetening solution that enhances feed intake and producer efficiencies.
In April 2024, GrainCorp Limited, an Australia-based manufacturer of liquid feeds, acquired XF Australia Pty Ltd for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition allows GrainCorp to broaden its portfolio by leveraging XF Australia's expertise in producing liquid feeds. XF Australia Pty Ltd is also an Australia-based company that specializes in the manufacturing of liquid and loose lick animal feed supplements.
Major companies operating in the liquid feed market include Agridyne LLC., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Bundaberg Molasses, Cargill Inc., Cattle-Lac Liquids Inc., Dallas Keith Ltd., Graincorp Limited, Liquid Feeds International, Performance Seeds LLC., Quality Liquid Feeds Inc., Westway Feed Products LLC., BASF SE, Alliance Liquid Feeds Inc, Land O'lakes Inc., Ridley Corporation, Masterfeeds LP, Alltech Inc., Sugar Corporation of Malawi Limited, Industrias Bachoco S.A.B. de C.V., Kent Nutrition Group Inc., Nutreco N.V., Midwest Liquid Feeds LLC., BEC Feed Solutions Pty Ltd, Agri-King Inc., NutriSource Inc., Provimi Animal Nutrition India Private Limited, Nutra Blend LLC., Kay Dee Feed Company, Innovad SA, Vitfoss A/S
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the liquid feed market in 2024. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the liquid feed market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the liquid feed market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.
The liquid feed market consists of sales of butter, margarine, oil, cream, custard, and pudding. 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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