Compound Feed Market Report 2025

The compound feed market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $479.84 billion in 2024 to $499 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to livestock production growth, increased meat consumption, poultry industry expansion, aquaculture development, efficiency in feed conversion, government support.

The compound feed market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $561.83 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to population growth, urbanization, consumer preferences, environmental regulations, animal welfare standards. Major trends in the forecast period include precision feeding technologies, customized feed solutions for livestock, antibiotic-free and hormone-free feeds, digitalization of supply chain management, collaboration for research and innovation.

An anticipated rise in the demand for meat and aquaculture products is expected to drive the growth of the compound feed market in the future. Meat products are intended for human consumption and consist of flesh from animals such as cattle, buffalo, goats, sheep, pigs, and poultry, while aquaculture involves the commercial, recreational, and scientific breeding and management of aquatic plants, animals, and other species. Compound feed provides all the essential nutrients needed to keep farmed fish healthy, thereby boosting the demand for meat and aquaculture products. For example, in July 2024, Carlisle Technology, a Canada-based hardware and software solutions provider in the meat industry, reported that per capita chicken consumption in the U.S. was 98.9 pounds in 2022, projected to rise to 107.5 pounds by 2033. Additionally, a report from the Food and Agriculture Organization, an Italy-based agency of the United Nations, published in March 2022, indicated that the aquaculture sector is expected to lead the growth in global fisheries and aquaculture production, surpassing 100 million metric tons for the first time in 2027 and reaching 106 million metric tons by 2030. Thus, the increasing demand for meat and aquaculture products is propelling the growth of the compound feed market.

The growing livestock population is expected to drive the growth of the compound feed market in the future. The livestock population refers to the total number of domesticated animals raised by humans for various purposes, including food, fiber, labor, and other products. Compound feed is utilized to meet the specific nutritional needs of different livestock species at various life stages, such as growth, reproduction, and lactation. For instance, according to the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, a UK-based ministerial department, in March 2024, the number of hens and pullets laying eggs for consumption increased from 40.44 million in 2022 to 41.07 million in 2023, while the breeding flock grew from 52.46 million to 53.79 million during the same period. Therefore, the rising livestock population is contributing to the growth of the compound feed market in the coming years.

Product innovation is a significant trend gaining traction in the compound feed market. Leading companies in this sector are actively seeking new products with distinct features to enhance their competitive edge. For example, in May 2022, Anitox Corporation, a US-based chemical company, introduced “Fortrol,” a feed additive designed to control Salmonella in feed ingredients and finished products. This additive can serve as a flush treatment to reduce pathogen colonization within feed ingredient processing facilities and feed mills, and it is effective at variable inclusion rates ranging from 2 to 8 kg/MT, depending on risk.

Key companies in the compound feed market are concentrating on natural alternatives to antibiotics, including anticoccidial drugs. Natural anticoccidial drugs are compounds derived from nature that help prevent or manage coccidia infections. For instance, in April 2022, Amlan International, a US-based animal health company, launched two new natural products, Phylox Feed and NeutraPath. Phylox Feed serves as a natural substitute for anticoccidial drugs and vaccines, featuring a synergistic blend of bioactive phytochemicals that disrupt the cell structure of Eimeria (the species responsible for Coccidiosis) and enhance immunity. Phylox is suitable for use in broilers, egg layers, and broiler breeders.

In February 2023, Bluestar Adisseo, a China-based animal nutrition company, acquired Nor-Feed for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is part of Adisseo Group's strategy to establish a leading position in specialty ingredients for animal nutrition. Nor-Feed, based in France, specializes in producing plant-based ingredients and extracts for animal nutrition.

Major companies operating in the compound feed market include Cargill Inc., The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Tyson Foods, New Hope Liuhe Co. Ltd, Charoen Pokphand Food, CP Group, Land O'Lakes Inc, Smithfield Foods, Guangdong Haid Group Co Ltd, DuPont de Nemours Inc, Wen's Food Group, Nutreco N.V, Elanco Animal Health Incorporated, De Heus Vietnam LLC, Forfarmers NV, Alltech Inc., J. D. Heiskell & Company Inc, Hubbard Feeds, The Maschhoffs, Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd., DeKalb Feeds, Purina Animal Nutrition LLC., United Animal Health, Kent Nutrition Group, Prestage Farms, Hi-Pro Feeds, Heiskell & Co., Feed One Co. Ltd, Brookside Agra, Weston Milling Animal Nutrition, Provimi, Aller Aqua Group.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the compound feed market in 2024. South America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the compound feed market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the compound feed market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Compound feed is utilized for the oral feeding and nutrition of animals. It refers to a complete or complementary feed consisting of at least two feed components along with feed additives. This mixture comprises basic materials and supplements provided to livestock, sourced from plants, animals, organic or inorganic substances, or through industrial processing.

Compound feed primarily comprises cereals, cakes, meals, byproducts, and supplements. Cereal grains, known for their high starch content, serve as an energy source for animals within this feed. Available in solid and liquid forms, compound feed sources stem from both plant and animal origins. This feed is tailored for various animal types such as cattle, swine, poultry, aquaculture species, and other animals to meet their nutritional needs.

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The compound feed market consists of sales of grains, brans, protein meals and cakes, chunnies, agro-industrial by-products. 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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