Asia-pacific Feed Amino Acids - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts 2017 - 2029

• Asia-Pacific holds a significant share of the global feed additives market, with amino acids accounting for 21.4% of the total market value in 2022. Lysine and methionine are the most important amino acids required for animal growth and maintenance. In 2022, these two amino acids together accounted for 65.5% of the feed amino acids market in terms of value in the region.
• Poultry is the largest animal type in the Asia-Pacific feed amino acid market, accounting for 46.8% of the total market value in 2022, mainly attributed to the 6.6% increase in poultry headcount between 2017 and 2022. The market is projected to record a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period.
• China is the largest country in Asia-Pacific with respect to the feed amino acids market, holding a market share of 32.7%, by value, in 2022. This high share was associated with the country's higher feed production, which reached 243.2 million metric tons in 2022, marking a 20.1% increase from 2017 to 2022.
• Methionine is the fastest-growing segment in the Asia-Pacific feed amino acids market, and it is expected to record an annual growth rate of 5.3% during the forecast period. Its importance in protein synthesis and animal growth is the primary reason for the high growth rate. In 2022, the market value of methionine was USD 716.6 million due to its efficiency characteristics, such as regulating metabolic processes, improving gut health, and easy digestion in animals.
• Overall, the importance of amino acids in animal nutrition and the growing animal feed production in the region are the factors expected to drive the growth of the Asia-Pacific feed amino acids market, with a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period.

• Asia-Pacific is one of the most important regions with respect to the feed amino acids market. China, India, and Japan are the major countries that dominate the market. In 2022, these countries accounted for almost half of the total market value of feed amino acids in the region. China is the region's largest consumer of feed amino acids, valued at USD 722.8 million in 2022, which is expected to reach USD 1,034.5 million in 2029, registering a CAGR of 5.3%. The high usage of feed amino acids in China is mainly due to the presence of a large livestock population. In 2022, China accounted for 78% of the total swine population in the region.
• Australia's total feed production increased from 7.5 million metric tons to 8.0 million metric tons between 2017 and 2022. Poultry feed was the most widely produced feed, accounting for 3.2 million metric tons in 2022, which was a 35.4% increase from 2017. The increase in feed production is expected to lead to a rise in the demand for feed amino acids in the country during the forecast period.
• Thailand and Indonesia are the fastest-growing countries with respect to the feed amino acids market in the Asia-Pacific region. Both countries are expected to witness a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period due to the increased livestock population. The poultry population in Thailand and Indonesia increased by 7.4% and 7.7%, respectively, between 2017 and 2022.
• The total feed production in the Asia-Pacific region increased by 30.3% from 2017 to 2022. With the rise in feed production and the increase in the animal population, the market for feed amino acids in the region is expected to register a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period.

Asia-pacific Feed Amino Acids Market Trends

The growing disposable income in developing countries of Asia-Pacific and government support schemes for poultry industry, and China is largest producer of eggs are helping in growth of poultry population in the region

• The Asia-Pacific region dominates the global agricultural sector, with poultry being the largest segment, accounting for 42.4% of global poultry production in 2022. This increase in poultry consumption was driven by a rise in popularity, rapid urbanization, and growing disposable incomes in developing countries such as India and Vietnam, which recorded a 37.3% increase in poultry population in 2021 from 2017.
• In 2021, China, Indonesia, and India held a significant share of the poultry market in the region, with a market share of 39.7%, 25.3%, and 5.7%, respectively. This growth in demand for poultry products can be attributed to the increase in demand for eggs and meat and government schemes that support the poultry industry. For instance, the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairy in India is introducing capital fund schemes to support poultry businesses and educate farmers on improving their yield quality, thus boosting the market's growth.
• China is the largest producer of eggs in the world, with consumption and production accounting for over 40% of global production. With over 900 million stock-laying hens and the country's largest layer poultry farming center hatching 60 million chicks annually, the country's layer farming has recorded significant growth.
• Broiler production in the region is also rapidly growing due to the increased consumer demand for chicken meat. For instance, the Philippines recorded a 2.2% increase in chicken meat production in 2021 from 2017. The region's poultry production is expected to increase further, driven by a shift in consumer preferences toward poultry meat and the rapid development of the poultry industry. This growth in poultry production is expected to lead to an increase in demand for feed additives.

Improvement in fish farming technologies, expansion in number of feed mills and Indian government initiatives are helping in increasing the aquaculture feed production

• Asia-Pacific is a major player in the global aquaculture feed production market, with fish and shrimp being the primary products. In 2021, the region produced 37.6 million metric tons of aquaculture feed, which accounted for 8.7% of the region's total feed production. Several countries in the region are focusing on expanding their aquaculture production and intensification through technological advancements and increased feed use to meet the growing demand.
• For instance, India increased its budget allocation to the Department of Fisheries to boost fish production. Fish has a significant share of aquaculture feed, accounting for 31.1 million metric tons in 2022, an increase from 66% compared to 2017. This growth was due to the conversion of agricultural land to aquaculture ponds, the improvement of fish farming technologies, and the intensification of production.
• Shrimp feed production accounted for 4.2% of the aquafeed production in the region in 2022, and it is expected to increase rapidly during the forecast period as some countries in the region have started implementing a self-sufficient aquaculture system through several government initiatives to increase the production of certified sustainable seafood.
• China dominates the Asia-Pacific aquafeed market, accounting for 51.2% of the market share in 2022 due to an increase in the number of feed mills with higher capacities. For instance, AB Agri opened its ninth feed mill in China, a plant with an annual capacity of 240,000 metric tons. Factors such as an increase in aquaculture production, expansion of aqua farming, and rise in feed consumption are expected to drive the growth of aquafeed production in the region during the forecast period.

Asia-pacific Feed Amino Acids Industry Overview

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