Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market Size and Forecast 2021 - 2031, Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Form, Application, and Country

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The Europe defatted wheat germ market size was valued at US$ 33.70 million in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 53.45 million by 2031; it is expected to register a CAGR of 6.8% from 2025 to 2031.

Defatted wheat germ is readily available as a byproduct of the wheat germ oil industry. However, the utilization rate of defatted wheat is considerably less and most of it is treated as a waste. Recently, due to its high protein and fiber content and unique flavor, it is witnessing strong demand from the food & beverages industry. Moreover, it is also gaining traction as a substitute for corn and soybean meal in the animal feed industry.

The demand for defatted wheat germ in the animal feed industry in Europe is rising due to its nutritional benefits, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. The ingredients are rich in protein, fiber, and essential fatty acids and are increasingly being incorporated into livestock and pet feed formulations.

The shift toward more sustainable and nutritious animal feed ingredients is rising in the region. Defatted wheat germ is an excellent alternative to traditional protein sources such as soy and fishmeal, which are often more expensive and resource-intensive. As the cost of raw materials rises, defatted wheat germ offers a cost-effective solution while maintaining high protein content, which is essential for the growth and health of animals. The rising awareness of animal welfare and the shift toward plant-based feed further boost the requirement for defatted wheat germ in Europe. As per the European Feed Manufacturers' Federation, farm animals in the EU27 consumed an estimated 644 million tons of feed during 2021-2022, of which ~23% were produced by compound feed manufacturers. Thus, the growth of the animal nutrition industry drives the defatted wheat germ market.

As farmers and feed manufacturers in Europe prioritize sustainability and the reduction of environmental impact, defatted wheat germ, a byproduct of wheat milling, fits well within the circular economy model. It utilizes an otherwise underused resource, making it an eco-friendly choice in animal feed production. Therefore, the growing emphasis on cost-effective, sustainable, and nutritionally rich animal feed fuels the increased demand for defatted wheat germ in Europe.

Some of the key players operating in the Europe defatted wheat germ market are Calyx Commodities; Garuda International, Inc; PHM Brands; British Aqua Feeds c/o DNA Baits Ltd; Woodland Gourmet; KUNHUA BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.; and Casillo S.p.A. These players offer innovative products at affordable prices that attract a large number of consumers, opening new opportunities for them in the coming years.

The overall Europe defatted wheat germ market size has been derived using both primary and secondary sources. To begin the research process, exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information about the market. Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants to validate the data and gain analytical insights into the topic. Participants in this process include industry experts, such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultants, such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders, specializing in the Europe defatted wheat germ market.

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1. Introduction

1.1 The Insight Partners Research Report Guidance
1.2 Market Segmentation

2. Executive Summary

2.1 Key Market Insights
2.2 Market Attractiveness

3. Research Methodology

3.1 Secondary Research
3.2 Primary Research
- 3.2.1 Hypothesis formulation:
- 3.2.2 Macro-economic factor analysis:
- 3.2.3 Developing base number:
- 3.2.4 Data Triangulation:
- 3.2.5 Country level data:
- 3.2.6 Limitations and Assumptions:

4. Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market Landscape

4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.2.4 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
- 4.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
4.3 Ecosystem Analysis
- 4.3.1 Raw Materials
- 4.3.2 Manufacturing Process
- 4.3.3 Distributors/Suppliers:
- 4.3.4 End Users
- 4.3.5 List of Vendors in the Value Chain

5. Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market - Key Market Dynamics

5.1 Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market - Key Market Dynamics
5.2 Market Drivers
- 5.2.1 Growing Demand for Defatted Wheat Germ in Food and Beverage Industry
- 5.2.2 Growth of Animal Nutrition Industry in Europe
5.3 Market Restraints
- 5.3.1 Supply Chain Constraints and Unavailability of Raw Materials
5.4 Market Opportunities
- 5.4.1 Growth of Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Industry
5.5 Future Trends
- 5.5.1 Surging Popularity of Plant-based Diet and Veganism
5.6 Impact of Drivers and Restraints:

6. Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market Analysis

6.1 Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market Revenue (US$ Thousand), 2021-2031
6.2 Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market Forecast and Analysis

7. Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market Analysis - by Form

7.1 Powder
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Powder: Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Thousand)
7.2 Flakes
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Flakes: Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Thousand)
7.3 Granular
- 7.3.1 Overview
- 7.3.2 Granular: Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Thousand)

8. Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market Analysis - by Application

8.1 Food and Beverages
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Food and Beverages: Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Thousand)
8.2 Animal Nutrition
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Animal Nutrition: Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Thousand)
8.3 Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals
- 8.3.1 Overview
- 8.3.2 Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals: Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Thousand)

9. Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market - Country Analysis

9.1 Europe
- 9.1.1 Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market Breakdown by Countries
- 9.1.2 Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market Revenue and Forecast and Analysis - by Country
  - 9.1.2.1 Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market Revenue and Forecast and Analysis - by Country
  - 9.1.2.2 Germany: Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Thousand)
    - 9.1.2.2.1 Germany: Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market Breakdown by Form
    - 9.1.2.2.2 Germany: Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market Breakdown by Application
  - 9.1.2.3 France: Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Thousand)
    - 9.1.2.3.1 France: Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market Breakdown by Form
    - 9.1.2.3.2 France: Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market Breakdown by Application
  - 9.1.2.4 Italy: Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Thousand)
    - 9.1.2.4.1 Italy: Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market Breakdown by Form
    - 9.1.2.4.2 Italy: Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market Breakdown by Application
  - 9.1.2.5 Spain: Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Thousand)
    - 9.1.2.5.1 Spain: Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market Breakdown by Form
    - 9.1.2.5.2 Spain: Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market Breakdown by Application
  - 9.1.2.6 United Kingdom: Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Thousand)
    - 9.1.2.6.1 United Kingdom: Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market Breakdown by Form
    - 9.1.2.6.2 United Kingdom: Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market Breakdown by Application
  - 9.1.2.7 Rest of Europe: Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Thousand)
    - 9.1.2.7.1 Rest of Europe: Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market Breakdown by Form
    - 9.1.2.7.2 Rest of Europe: Europe Defatted Wheat Germ Market Breakdown by Application

10. Competitive Landscape

10.1 Heat Map Analysis
10.2 Company Positioning and Concentration

11. Company Profiles

11.1 Calyx Commodities
- 11.1.1 Key Facts
- 11.1.2 Business Description
- 11.1.3 Products and Services
- 11.1.4 Financial Overview
- 11.1.5 SWOT Analysis
- 11.1.6 Key Developments
11.2 Garuda International, Inc
- 11.2.1 Key Facts
- 11.2.2 Business Description
- 11.2.3 Products and Services
- 11.2.4 Financial Overview
- 11.2.5 SWOT Analysis
- 11.2.6 Key Developments
11.3 PHM Brands
- 11.3.1 Key Facts
- 11.3.2 Business Description
- 11.3.3 Products and Services
- 11.3.4 Financial Overview
- 11.3.5 SWOT Analysis
- 11.3.6 Key Developments
11.4 British Aqua Feeds c/o DNA Baits Ltd
- 11.4.1 Key Facts
- 11.4.2 Business Description
- 11.4.3 Products and Services
- 11.4.4 Financial Overview
- 11.4.5 SWOT Analysis
- 11.4.6 Key Developments
11.5 Woodland Gourmet
- 11.5.1 Key Facts
- 11.5.2 Business Description
- 11.5.3 Products and Services
- 11.5.4 Financial Overview
- 11.5.5 SWOT Analysis
- 11.5.6 Key Developments
11.6 KUNHUA BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
- 11.6.1 Key Facts
- 11.6.2 Business Description
- 11.6.3 Products and Services
- 11.6.4 Financial Overview
- 11.6.5 SWOT Analysis
- 11.6.6 Key Developments
11.7 Casillo S.p.A
- 11.7.1 Key Facts
- 11.7.2 Business Description
- 11.7.3 Products and Services
- 11.7.4 Financial Overview
- 11.7.5 SWOT Analysis
- 11.7.6 Key Developments

12. Appendix

12.1 About The Insight Partners