Liquid Feed Market Report 2026

The liquid feed market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $4.11 billion in 2025 to $4.23 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in commercial livestock farming, availability of food industry by-products, increasing focus on animal nutrition optimization, expansion of dairy and swine production, rising adoption of formulated feeds.

The liquid feed market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.76 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable animal nutrition, rising integration of precision livestock feeding, expansion of aquaculture feed usage, growing investments in feed formulation technologies, increasing focus on animal health and productivity. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of nutrient-enriched liquid feed, rising use of by-product-based feed solutions, growing demand for improved livestock digestibility, expansion of automated liquid feeding systems, enhanced focus on feed preservation and shelf life.

The rising demand for pet food is anticipated to drive the growth of the liquid feed market in the coming years. Pet food is a specially formulated diet for domestic animals that fulfills their complete nutritional needs. Liquid feed consists of flavor enhancers that are commonly used to improve the taste and acceptability of animal feed, including pet food. These additives help ensure that feed is appealing and that animals consume the recommended intake. For example, in June 2025, according to the European Pet Food Industry, a Belgium-based industry trade association, annual pet food sales reached €29.2 billion, with total volumes of around 9.1 million tonnes. As a result, the rising demand for pet food is contributing to the expansion of the feed flavor and sweetener ingredients market. Consequently, the growing demand for pet food is expected to fuel 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.

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 are Agridyne LLC, Bundaberg Molasses, Cargill Inc., Cattle-Lac Liquids Inc., Liquid Feeds International, Quality Liquid Feeds Inc., Westway Feed Products LLC., Alliance Liquid Feeds Inc., Land O’Lakes Inc., Ridley Corporation, Masterfeeds LP, Alltech Inc., Sugar Corporation of Malawi Limited, Kent Nutrition Group Inc., Nutreco N.V., Midwest Liquid Feeds LLC., BEC Feed Solutions Pty Ltd, Agri-King 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 2025. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the liquid 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 liquid feed market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

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.

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