Organic Dried Distiller's Grain Feed Market Report 2026

The organic dried distiller’s grain feed market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $14.82 billion in 2025 to $15.75 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of ethanol production from organic corn, rising demand for protein-rich livestock feed, growth of organic livestock farming, increased availability of distillers grains, adoption of organic certification standards.

The organic dried distiller’s grain feed market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $20.8 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for organic animal products, expansion of sustainable livestock practices, growing focus on circular bioeconomy models, increasing investments in organic feed processing, rising adoption of traceability technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing utilization of organic ethanol by-products, rising demand for high-protein organic feed ingredients, expansion of certified organic feed supply chains, growing adoption of traceable feed sourcing, enhanced focus on nutritional consistency.

Increasing consumer preferences for healthy ingredients is a key driver of the organic dried distiller’s grain feed market. Health-conscious consumers increasingly seek products with recognizable, minimally processed ingredients, avoiding additives and favoring options that support their dietary goals. This trend drives demand for organic dried distiller's grain, as consumers look for nutritionally rich and natural components in their diets. For example, in August 2024, the International Food Information Council (IFIC), a US-based nonprofit, reported in its 2024 Food and Health Survey that 71% of Americans were trying to consume more protein, up from 67% in 2023 and 59% in 2022, highlighting the growing focus on protein as a “healthy ingredient.” Consequently, the rising preference for healthy ingredients is fueling growth in the organic dried distiller’s grain feed market.

Major players in the organic dried distiller’s grain feed market are pioneering innovative solutions, exemplified by the establishment of grain-based ethanol distilleries to contribute to India's energy future and the biofuel landscape. Ethanol distilleries, where ethanol is produced through grain fermentation and distillation, are integral to this initiative. For example, in September 2023, Modi Naturals Limited (MNL), an India-based food processing company, launched a grain-based ethanol distillery spanning 24 acres with a capacity of 110 KLPD (Kiloliters per day). This strategic move represents a significant step towards India's energy independence and biofuel development.

In May 2023, Innovad, a Belgium-based research and development firm specializing in producing food products for the livestock industry, completed the acquisition of Herbonis Animal Health GmbH, a Switzerland-based animal feed company. The acquisition, the financial details of which were undisclosed, was aimed at fortifying Innovad's array of natural specialty feed ingredients. This strategic move not only bolsters Innovad's core ingredient expansion strategy but also aligns with its objective of enhancing its portfolio with healthy and natural solutions for animal nutrition offered by Herbonis Animal Health GmbH.

Major companies operating in the organic dried distiller’s grain feed market are Archer Daniels Midland Company, CHS Inc, Green Plains Inc, Poet LLC, Valero Energy Corporation, CropEnergies AG, Flint Hills Resources LP, Pacific Ethanol Inc, Big River Resources LLC, Greenfield Global Inc, Cargill Inc, The Andersons Inc, United Ethanol LLC, Western Plains Energy LLC, Sweetwater Energy Inc, Al‑Corn Clean Fuels, Absolute Energy LLC, Cardinal Ethanol LLC, Dakota Ethanol LLC, Carbon Green BioEnergy LLC, Amber Wave, Bushmills Ethanol Inc.

North America was the largest region in the organic dried distiller’s grain feed market in 2025.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global organic dried distiller's grain feed market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the organic dried distiller’s grain feed market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the organic dried distiller’s grain feed market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The organic dried distiller's grain feed market consists of sales of field peas, flax meal, sunflower seeds, and alfalfa pellets. 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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