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Feed additives are products in animal nutrition designed to enhance the quality of animal food, as well as improve animal performance and health. They encompass a variety of chemicals, substances, or organisms aimed at increasing nutritional intake, absorption, and assimilation.
The primary types of feed additives include amino acids, phosphates, vitamins, acidifiers, carotenoids, enzymes, mycotoxin detoxifiers, flavors and sweeteners, antibiotics, and others. Amino acids are fundamental molecules that combine to form proteins. These additives are utilized in various livestock, such as poultry, ruminants, swine, aquatic animals, and others, and are available in both liquid and dry forms, derived from synthetic and natural sources.
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The feed additives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $20.22 billion in 2024 to $21.61 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to livestock production growth, disease prevention, efficiency in feed conversion, nutritional requirements, rising meat consumption.
The feed additives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $28.65 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to focus on animal welfare, sustainable and organic farming practices, precision livestock farming, regulatory changes, global population growth. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in feed additive production, nutrigenomics in feed formulation, strategic partnerships and collaborations, regulatory compliance and transparency, digitalization and precision livestock farming.
The anticipated surge in meat and dairy product consumption is expected to drive the growth of the feed additives market. Feed additives, which aid in meeting animals' nutritional requirements, play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of animal feed and, consequently, the production of meat and dairy products. For example, according to Statistique Canada, The availability of red meat increased by 1.2% in 2023, compared with 2022, to 32.7 kilograms (boneless weight) per person. This trend is a significant driver behind the expansion of the feed additives market.
The anticipated increase in feed production is expected to drive the growth of the feed additives market in the coming years. In the context of agriculture and animal husbandry, 'feed' refers to the food supplied to domesticated animals, particularly cattle, which is specifically formulated to meet the nutritional needs of various animals, thereby supporting their health, growth, and overall well-being. Feed additives are substances incorporated into animal feed to enhance its quality and nutritional value, as well as to improve the health and performance of the animals that consume it. For example, in March 2024, data from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, a UK-based levy board supported by farmers and growers, indicated that total animal feed production in Great Britain for the current season-to-date (July to January), including integrated poultry units (IPU), reached 7.81 million tonnes (Mt). This marks a 1.3% increase compared to the same period last year, when production was 7.71 Mt. Thus, the rising growth in feed production is fueling the demand for feed additives.
Leading companies in the feed additives market are concentrating on developing innovative products, including plant-based feed additives aimed at enhancing animal health, improving feed efficiency, and fostering sustainable farming practices. These plant-based feed additives can elevate the overall quality of animal products, such as meat and dairy, by boosting flavor and nutritional content. For example, in February 2023, Evonik, a Germany-based chemicals firm, introduced the PhytriCare IM feed additive. This product is formulated with carefully selected plant extracts rich in flavonoids, known for their anti-inflammatory properties. PhytriCare IM is specifically designed to mitigate excessive inflammatory responses in sows, laying hens, and dairy cows, and is widely available throughout the EU.
Major enterprises within the feed additives market are pursuing strategic collaborations to leverage microbiome technology for a transformative impact on their product offerings. This approach involves partnering to capitalize on each other's strengths and assets, aiming for mutual gains and accomplishments. As an illustration, Nutreco N.V., a Netherlands-based animal nutrition and fish feed manufacturer, revealed a long-term strategic alliance with BioMedIT, LLC, in January 2023. This partnership is geared toward the creation of innovative feed additives utilizing microbiome technology, addressing health and sustainability concerns in aquaculture, poultry, swine, and cattle farming. The agreement encompasses joint efforts in research, development, and commercialization of bioactives, utilizing BioMedIT's advanced microbiome research and bioinformatics platform, thus offering solutions that meet modern animal producers' needs.
In June 2022, Cargill Incorporated, a prominent US-based agribusiness and animal nutrition entity, successfully executed the acquisition of Delacon Biotechnik Ges.m.b.H. Although the financial specifics of the transaction remained undisclosed, this strategic move is anticipated to significantly enhance Cargill's product portfolio by integrating Delacon's expertise in feed additives. Through this acquisition, Cargill aims to strengthen its global presence and reinforce its commitment to producing more nutritious food. The integration of Delacon's capabilities is expected to amplify livestock and aquaculture performance while advancing animal health. Delacon Biotechnik Ges.m.b.H., based in Austria, specializes in manufacturing feed additives.
Major companies operating in the feed additives market include Cargill Incorporated, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Evonik Industries AG, BASF SE, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Novozymes A/S, Chr. Hansen A/S, Nutreco N.V., Kemin Industries Inc., Alltech Inc., Ajinomoto Co.Inc., Adisseo Co. Ltd., Tegasa, Palital Feed Additives B.V., Solvay S.A., Anpario plc, Biomin Holding GmbH, BioResource International Inc., Biovet JSC, Calysta Inc., Danisco Animal Nutrition, Devenish Nutrition, DSM Nutritional Products AG, Elanco Animal Health Inc., Enzyme Innovation, Feedworks USA Ltd., Global Animal Products Inc., Kalsec Inc., Lesaffre Group, Novus International Inc., Phibro Animal Health Corporation, QualiTech Inc., Wacker Chemie AG
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the feed additives market in 2024. The regions covered in the feed additives market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the feed additives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The feed additives market consists of sales of sensory feed additives, nutritional feed additives, zootechnical feed additives, and coccidiostats and histomonostats feed additives. 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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