The feed additives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $20.22 billion in 2024 to $21.61 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to livestock production growth, disease prevention, efficiency in feed conversion, nutritional requirements, rising meat consumption.
The feed additives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $28.65 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to focus on animal welfare, sustainable and organic farming practices, precision livestock farming, regulatory changes, global population growth. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in feed additive production, nutrigenomics in feed formulation, strategic partnerships and collaborations, regulatory compliance and transparency, digitalization and precision livestock farming.
The anticipated surge in meat and dairy product consumption is expected to drive the growth of the feed additives market. Feed additives, which aid in meeting animals' nutritional requirements, play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of animal feed and, consequently, the production of meat and dairy products. For example, according to Statistique Canada, The availability of red meat increased by 1.2% in 2023, compared with 2022, to 32.7 kilograms (boneless weight) per person. This trend is a significant driver behind the expansion of the feed additives market.
The anticipated increase in feed production is expected to drive the growth of the feed additives market in the coming years. In the context of agriculture and animal husbandry, 'feed' refers to the food supplied to domesticated animals, particularly cattle, which is specifically formulated to meet the nutritional needs of various animals, thereby supporting their health, growth, and overall well-being. Feed additives are substances incorporated into animal feed to enhance its quality and nutritional value, as well as to improve the health and performance of the animals that consume it. For example, in March 2024, data from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, a UK-based levy board supported by farmers and growers, indicated that total animal feed production in Great Britain for the current season-to-date (July to January), including integrated poultry units (IPU), reached 7.81 million tonnes (Mt). This marks a 1.3% increase compared to the same period last year, when production was 7.71 Mt. Thus, the rising growth in feed production is fueling the demand for feed additives.
Leading companies in the feed additives market are concentrating on developing innovative products, including plant-based feed additives aimed at enhancing animal health, improving feed efficiency, and fostering sustainable farming practices. These plant-based feed additives can elevate the overall quality of animal products, such as meat and dairy, by boosting flavor and nutritional content. For example, in February 2023, Evonik, a Germany-based chemicals firm, introduced the PhytriCare IM feed additive. This product is formulated with carefully selected plant extracts rich in flavonoids, known for their anti-inflammatory properties. PhytriCare IM is specifically designed to mitigate excessive inflammatory responses in sows, laying hens, and dairy cows, and is widely available throughout the EU.
Major enterprises within the feed additives market are pursuing strategic collaborations to leverage microbiome technology for a transformative impact on their product offerings. This approach involves partnering to capitalize on each other's strengths and assets, aiming for mutual gains and accomplishments. As an illustration, Nutreco N.V., a Netherlands-based animal nutrition and fish feed manufacturer, revealed a long-term strategic alliance with BioMedIT, LLC, in January 2023. This partnership is geared toward the creation of innovative feed additives utilizing microbiome technology, addressing health and sustainability concerns in aquaculture, poultry, swine, and cattle farming. The agreement encompasses joint efforts in research, development, and commercialization of bioactives, utilizing BioMedIT's advanced microbiome research and bioinformatics platform, thus offering solutions that meet modern animal producers' needs.
In June 2022, Cargill Incorporated, a prominent US-based agribusiness and animal nutrition entity, successfully executed the acquisition of Delacon Biotechnik Ges.m.b.H. Although the financial specifics of the transaction remained undisclosed, this strategic move is anticipated to significantly enhance Cargill's product portfolio by integrating Delacon's expertise in feed additives. Through this acquisition, Cargill aims to strengthen its global presence and reinforce its commitment to producing more nutritious food. The integration of Delacon's capabilities is expected to amplify livestock and aquaculture performance while advancing animal health. Delacon Biotechnik Ges.m.b.H., based in Austria, specializes in manufacturing feed additives.
Major companies operating in the feed additives market include Cargill Incorporated, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Evonik Industries AG, BASF SE, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Novozymes A/S, Chr. Hansen A/S, Nutreco N.V., Kemin Industries Inc., Alltech Inc., Ajinomoto Co.Inc., Adisseo Co. Ltd., Tegasa, Palital Feed Additives B.V., Solvay S.A., Anpario plc, Biomin Holding GmbH, BioResource International Inc., Biovet JSC, Calysta Inc., Danisco Animal Nutrition, Devenish Nutrition, DSM Nutritional Products AG, Elanco Animal Health Inc., Enzyme Innovation, Feedworks USA Ltd., Global Animal Products Inc., Kalsec Inc., Lesaffre Group, Novus International Inc., Phibro Animal Health Corporation, QualiTech Inc., Wacker Chemie AG.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the feed additives market in 2024. The regions covered in the feed additives market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the feed additives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Feed additives are products in animal nutrition designed to enhance the quality of animal food, as well as improve animal performance and health. They encompass a variety of chemicals, substances, or organisms aimed at increasing nutritional intake, absorption, and assimilation.
The primary types of feed additives include amino acids, phosphates, vitamins, acidifiers, carotenoids, enzymes, mycotoxin detoxifiers, flavors and sweeteners, antibiotics, and others. Amino acids are fundamental molecules that combine to form proteins. These additives are utilized in various livestock, such as poultry, ruminants, swine, aquatic animals, and others, and are available in both liquid and dry forms, derived from synthetic and natural sources.
The feed additives market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides feed additives market statistics, including feed additives industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with feed additives market share, detailed feed additives market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the feed additives industry. This feed additives market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The feed additives market consists of sales of sensory feed additives, nutritional feed additives, zootechnical feed additives, and coccidiostats and histomonostats feed additives. 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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The feed additives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $28.65 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to focus on animal welfare, sustainable and organic farming practices, precision livestock farming, regulatory changes, global population growth. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in feed additive production, nutrigenomics in feed formulation, strategic partnerships and collaborations, regulatory compliance and transparency, digitalization and precision livestock farming.
The anticipated surge in meat and dairy product consumption is expected to drive the growth of the feed additives market. Feed additives, which aid in meeting animals' nutritional requirements, play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of animal feed and, consequently, the production of meat and dairy products. For example, according to Statistique Canada, The availability of red meat increased by 1.2% in 2023, compared with 2022, to 32.7 kilograms (boneless weight) per person. This trend is a significant driver behind the expansion of the feed additives market.
The anticipated increase in feed production is expected to drive the growth of the feed additives market in the coming years. In the context of agriculture and animal husbandry, 'feed' refers to the food supplied to domesticated animals, particularly cattle, which is specifically formulated to meet the nutritional needs of various animals, thereby supporting their health, growth, and overall well-being. Feed additives are substances incorporated into animal feed to enhance its quality and nutritional value, as well as to improve the health and performance of the animals that consume it. For example, in March 2024, data from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, a UK-based levy board supported by farmers and growers, indicated that total animal feed production in Great Britain for the current season-to-date (July to January), including integrated poultry units (IPU), reached 7.81 million tonnes (Mt). This marks a 1.3% increase compared to the same period last year, when production was 7.71 Mt. Thus, the rising growth in feed production is fueling the demand for feed additives.
Leading companies in the feed additives market are concentrating on developing innovative products, including plant-based feed additives aimed at enhancing animal health, improving feed efficiency, and fostering sustainable farming practices. These plant-based feed additives can elevate the overall quality of animal products, such as meat and dairy, by boosting flavor and nutritional content. For example, in February 2023, Evonik, a Germany-based chemicals firm, introduced the PhytriCare IM feed additive. This product is formulated with carefully selected plant extracts rich in flavonoids, known for their anti-inflammatory properties. PhytriCare IM is specifically designed to mitigate excessive inflammatory responses in sows, laying hens, and dairy cows, and is widely available throughout the EU.
Major enterprises within the feed additives market are pursuing strategic collaborations to leverage microbiome technology for a transformative impact on their product offerings. This approach involves partnering to capitalize on each other's strengths and assets, aiming for mutual gains and accomplishments. As an illustration, Nutreco N.V., a Netherlands-based animal nutrition and fish feed manufacturer, revealed a long-term strategic alliance with BioMedIT, LLC, in January 2023. This partnership is geared toward the creation of innovative feed additives utilizing microbiome technology, addressing health and sustainability concerns in aquaculture, poultry, swine, and cattle farming. The agreement encompasses joint efforts in research, development, and commercialization of bioactives, utilizing BioMedIT's advanced microbiome research and bioinformatics platform, thus offering solutions that meet modern animal producers' needs.
In June 2022, Cargill Incorporated, a prominent US-based agribusiness and animal nutrition entity, successfully executed the acquisition of Delacon Biotechnik Ges.m.b.H. Although the financial specifics of the transaction remained undisclosed, this strategic move is anticipated to significantly enhance Cargill's product portfolio by integrating Delacon's expertise in feed additives. Through this acquisition, Cargill aims to strengthen its global presence and reinforce its commitment to producing more nutritious food. The integration of Delacon's capabilities is expected to amplify livestock and aquaculture performance while advancing animal health. Delacon Biotechnik Ges.m.b.H., based in Austria, specializes in manufacturing feed additives.
Major companies operating in the feed additives market include Cargill Incorporated, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Evonik Industries AG, BASF SE, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Novozymes A/S, Chr. Hansen A/S, Nutreco N.V., Kemin Industries Inc., Alltech Inc., Ajinomoto Co.Inc., Adisseo Co. Ltd., Tegasa, Palital Feed Additives B.V., Solvay S.A., Anpario plc, Biomin Holding GmbH, BioResource International Inc., Biovet JSC, Calysta Inc., Danisco Animal Nutrition, Devenish Nutrition, DSM Nutritional Products AG, Elanco Animal Health Inc., Enzyme Innovation, Feedworks USA Ltd., Global Animal Products Inc., Kalsec Inc., Lesaffre Group, Novus International Inc., Phibro Animal Health Corporation, QualiTech Inc., Wacker Chemie AG.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the feed additives market in 2024. The regions covered in the feed additives market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the feed additives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Feed additives are products in animal nutrition designed to enhance the quality of animal food, as well as improve animal performance and health. They encompass a variety of chemicals, substances, or organisms aimed at increasing nutritional intake, absorption, and assimilation.
The primary types of feed additives include amino acids, phosphates, vitamins, acidifiers, carotenoids, enzymes, mycotoxin detoxifiers, flavors and sweeteners, antibiotics, and others. Amino acids are fundamental molecules that combine to form proteins. These additives are utilized in various livestock, such as poultry, ruminants, swine, aquatic animals, and others, and are available in both liquid and dry forms, derived from synthetic and natural sources.
The feed additives market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides feed additives market statistics, including feed additives industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with feed additives market share, detailed feed additives market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the feed additives industry. This feed additives market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The feed additives market consists of sales of sensory feed additives, nutritional feed additives, zootechnical feed additives, and coccidiostats and histomonostats feed additives. 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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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Feed Additives Market Characteristics3. Feed Additives Market Trends and Strategies4. Feed Additives Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, and the Recovery from COVID-19 on the Market32. Global Feed Additives Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Feed Additives Market34. Recent Developments in the Feed Additives Market
5. Global Feed Additives Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Feed Additives Market Segmentation
7. Feed Additives Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Feed Additives Market
9. China Feed Additives Market
10. India Feed Additives Market
11. Japan Feed Additives Market
12. Australia Feed Additives Market
13. Indonesia Feed Additives Market
14. South Korea Feed Additives Market
15. Western Europe Feed Additives Market
16. UK Feed Additives Market
17. Germany Feed Additives Market
18. France Feed Additives Market
19. Italy Feed Additives Market
20. Spain Feed Additives Market
21. Eastern Europe Feed Additives Market
22. Russia Feed Additives Market
23. North America Feed Additives Market
24. USA Feed Additives Market
25. Canada Feed Additives Market
26. South America Feed Additives Market
27. Brazil Feed Additives Market
28. Middle East Feed Additives Market
29. Africa Feed Additives Market
30. Feed Additives Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Feed Additives Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Feed Additives Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Feed Additives Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on feed additives market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for feed additives ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The feed additives market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- the market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- the market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- the forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- the forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- the regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- the competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- the trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) by Product Type: Amino Acids; Phosphates; Vitamins; Acidifiers; Carotenoids; Enzymes; Mycotoxin Detoxifiers; Flavors and Sweeteners; Antibiotics; Other Products2) by Livestock: Poultry; Ruminants; Swine; Aquatic Animals; Other livestocks
3) by on Source Type: Synthetic; Natural
4) by Form: Liquid; Dry
Subsegments:
1) by Amino Acids: L-Lysine; L-Threonine; L-Tryptophan; Methionine; Other Amino Acids2) by Phosphates: Dicalcium Phosphate; Monocalcium Phosphate; Tricalcium Phosphate; Other Phosphates
3) by Vitamins: Vitamin a; Vitamin D; Vitamin E; B-Vitamins; Other Vitamins
4) by Acidifiers: Organic Acidifiers; Inorganic Acidifiers; Blend of Acidifiers
5) by Carotenoids: Beta-Carotene; Lutein; Astaxanthin; Other Carotenoids
6) by Enzymes: Proteases; Amylases; Phytases; Cellulases; Other Enzymes
7) by Mycotoxin Detoxifiers: Adsorbents; Biochemical Detoxifiers; Other Detoxifiers
8) by Flavors and Sweeteners: Natural Flavors; Artificial Flavors; Sweeteners
9) by Antibiotics: Tetracyclines; Penicillins; Macrolides; Other Antibiotics
10) by Other Products: Probiotics; Prebiotics; Phytogenics; Other Additives
Key Companies Mentioned: Cargill Incorporated; Archer-Daniels-Midland Company; DuPont de Nemours Inc.; Evonik Industries AG; BASF SE
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
Some of the major companies featured in this Feed Additives market report include:- Cargill Incorporated
- Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
- DuPont de Nemours Inc.
- Evonik Industries AG
- BASF SE
- Koninklijke DSM N.V.
- Novozymes A/S
- Chr. Hansen A/S
- Nutreco N.V.
- Kemin Industries Inc.
- Alltech Inc.
- Ajinomoto Co.Inc.
- Adisseo Co. Ltd.
- Tegasa
- Palital Feed Additives B.V.
- Solvay S.A.
- Anpario plc
- Biomin Holding GmbH
- BioResource International Inc.
- Biovet JSC
- Calysta Inc.
- Danisco Animal Nutrition
- Devenish Nutrition
- DSM Nutritional Products AG
- Elanco Animal Health Inc.
- Enzyme Innovation
- Feedworks USA Ltd.
- Global Animal Products Inc.
- Kalsec Inc.
- Lesaffre Group
- Novus International Inc.
- Phibro Animal Health Corporation
- QualiTech Inc.
- Wacker Chemie AG
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Published | February 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 21.61 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 28.65 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 7.3% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 35 |
